A leaked plan detailing Andy Burnham’s approach to reforming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and tackling the welfare bill has surfaced as he prepares to become the Labour Party’s next Prime Minister. Burnham, …
Sapphire Nottingham, a 25-year-old woman from Aston, Birmingham, has courageously shared her battle with endometriosis and adenomyosis — conditions that caused her debilitating pain and distressing symptoms for years before …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement a new “last resort” debt recovery measure beginning in October 2026. This legislation aims to help the DWP recover outstanding debts more efficiently while …
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set to invest more than £18 million in a pilot Supported Housing Funding Programme aimed at tackling homelessness in Birmingham and Coventry. These two cities were chosen by the …
Recent data highlights the most stolen car models across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region, with Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes featuring prominently on the list. Last year, thousands of vehicles were stolen from …
Moat Farm Junior, a primary school in the Black Country, has been recognized as one of the region’s best for attendance and behaviour, earning the highest possible praise from Ofsted. Following a recent inspection, the school …
Alexander Webb, a former teacher at a Stafford school, has been permanently banned from the teaching profession after engaging in a disturbing sexual relationship with a pupil that involved almost 40,000 messages over six …
E-ACT Heartlands Academy in Birmingham has been honoured as Secondary School of the Year at the TES Awards 2026, recognizing its outstanding achievements in educating young people from some of England’s most disadvantaged …
A Birmingham mother is fighting for justice after her son’s killer fled the country and avoided serving his prison sentence. Jack Ryan’s family has launched a campaign urging that individuals accused of serious crimes be …
A West Midlands Police officer has been spared dismissal despite committing a “serious” breach by accessing sensitive policing information without proper authority. Detective Constable Moloney admitted to deliberately …
Sean Egan, a manager at the Morrisons store in Aldridge, was recently terminated after intervening to apprehend a notorious shoplifter. The individual had a history of repeated offenses and, during the confrontation, spat …
House prices in a prominent Midland city have surged by an impressive £85,000, marking one of the most significant rises in the UK. This steep increase matches the growth seen in Manchester, highlighting a trend of rapidly …
West Midlands Police continue to seek suspects who have managed to evade capture despite public appeals launched months ago. These individuals are wanted for serious offences including robbery and assault. Public appeals have …
Rob Parnham, a 42-year-old father from Birmingham, recently received a shock diagnosis of stage 3 bowel cancer after initially attributing his extreme tiredness to a hectic lifestyle balancing construction work, exercise, and …
A heated argument erupted in the Lichfield B&M store at Imperial Retail Park amid accusations that a dog had been left inside a vehicle during the recent heatwave. The incident took place on Wednesday, June 24, when …