Inside the Rag Market Rave – Birmingham’s Underground Woodstock Tuesday, May 5, 2026 rave birmingham ecstasy music 1991 underground woodstock youth culture djs On May 5, 1991, Birmingham’s Rag Market transformed into the epicenter of a seismic cultural shift. Dubbed Birmingham’s Woodstock, this legendary rave gathered 7,000 pulsating, brightly clad partygoers ready to lose … Read More
Birmingham Primary School Named Midlands School of the Year and Among Top 10 Nationally Tuesday, May 5, 2026 leaforest birmingham primaryschool education ofsted schooloftheyear midlands sundaytimes kittsgreen excellence Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham has been honored as the Midlands School of the Year in the Sunday Times' coveted school rankings, placing it among the top 10 primary schools out of approximately 20,000 nationwide. … Read More
DWP Urged to Tackle PIP Issues Amid Welfare Cap Concerns Tuesday, May 5, 2026 dwp pip welfare benefits cap exemptions labour conservative reform costs The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces increasing pressure to address significant challenges surrounding Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and the broader welfare benefits system. Critics argue that the current … Read More
Headteacher Reveals Heartbreaking Reality of Child Poverty in Birmingham Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham childpoverty education freeschoolmeals packedlunch costofliving workingfamilies safeguarding headteacher primaryschool Tania Yasmin, executive headteacher at Greet Primary School in Sparkhill, Birmingham, has revealed some of the most distressing examples of child poverty she has witnessed throughout her 30-year career. Speaking with … Read More
State Pensioners Born After 1951 to Receive Minimum £312 Increase from DWP Tuesday, May 5, 2026 pension statepension dwp tripplelock retirement nationalinsurance benefits increase welfare labour State pensioners on the new rate set by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can expect to receive at least an additional £312 over the next year. This update comes as the Labour government confirms the continuation of … Read More
Green Party pitch to Birmingham voters: 'We bring hope for real change' Tuesday, May 5, 2026 green birmingham elections council community housing environment politics waste change For the first time in its history, the Green Party is fielding candidates in every one of Birmingham’s 101 wards. This milestone reflects a surge in support and membership, fueled in part by the national profile of the … Read More