HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a crucial reminder to parents earning under £80,000 to review their eligibility for Child Benefit, a payment that could significantly ease family finances. Despite over 1.4 million …
Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 became law, there remains no statutory requirement for UK employers to support employees experiencing domestic abuse. However, domestic abuse survivors and charities are urging …
UK residents using illegal fire sticks to stream TV programs and live Premier League matches are now under serious scrutiny. Authorities are ramping up efforts to identify and prosecute individuals using these devices, …
Rising petrol prices are pushing a growing number of drivers to consider switching to electric vehicles (EVs). New research reveals that 70% of non-EV drivers are now more likely to explore electric cars, with …
Birmingham is home to 29 designated Conservation Areas, including iconic neighbourhoods like George Cadbury’s picturesque village of Bournville and the Jewellery Quarter, which boasts the largest surviving cluster of …
The historic Old Stags Head pub, a cherished landmark in Penn, Wolverhampton, is moving closer to reopening after being closed for nearly six years. Once threatened with conversion into residential homes, this 200-year-old …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging working parents earning under £100,000 annually to explore the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, which can provide up to £2,000 per year in savings per child. This initiative aims to ease the …
A fresh and inviting wine bar is coming to Solihull, promising an atmosphere that feels just like “visiting your nan’s kitchen.” The Brownie & Bake Company, run by husband and wife duo Rachael Vitins and Dave Walker, is …
The Royal Oak, a former pub on Oxford Street in Walsall that has been vacant since the pandemic, is once again under consideration for redevelopment into housing. Laxmi Properties has submitted a new proposal to convert the …
A mother is uncertain about going ahead with a planned play date after coming across disturbing social media posts made by another parent who opposes same-sex adoption. The incident came to light on Mumsnet, where the user …
Independent secondary schools across the Midlands have earned top spots among England’s most elite educational institutions in the latest national league tables. These schools, which include both private and grammar …
Ian Shires, a bowel cancer survivor and longtime public servant, is making a heartfelt appeal for people to prioritize early testing, emphasizing that “survival shouldn’t come down to luck.” Mr. Shires, who served as a …
As quintessentially Brummie as the Bullring bull, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Rotunda, Birmingham’s famous National Express West Midlands No.11 bus route is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, April 26. Established in …
The Lad in the Lane, one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs with origins around 1400, stands at a crossroads. This Grade II-listed historic landmark in Erdington has remained vacant since 2019, prompting discussions about its future …
Over 30 pubs from Birmingham and the Black Country are featured in the evocative new book Happy Hours – A Great British Pub Diary, authored by Mike Critchley. This captivating tribute chronicles a 42-year adventure through …