‘Concern’ and ‘Disappointment’ Over Urgent Safety Works at Birmingham School Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham lindsworth firesafety schoolrepairs roofreplacement education maintenance safety council infrastructure Opposition councillors at Birmingham Council have voiced strong concerns and disappointment following approval of urgent repair works at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton. The school, which supports children with social, … Read More
Vacuum filling and fighting a general election - what Dudley political leaders say on rise of Reform Wednesday, April 29, 2026 reform dudley elections politics conservative labour localgovernment blackcountry libdems greens Opinion polls suggest Reform UK is poised for significant gains in May’s local elections, and their presence is noticeably shaking up Dudley’s political scene. With 25 council seats up for grabs and candidates in every ward, … Read More
£117 Energy Bill Discount Erased as UK Households Face £220 Tax Hit Tuesday, April 28, 2026 tax income energy discount labour liberaldemocrats thresholds wages uk households UK households expecting relief from a £117 energy bill discount are instead facing a financial blow as frozen income tax thresholds force many into higher tax brackets. New analysis by the House of Commons Library reveals … Read More
New 12-Metre High Aqua Slide Near Birmingham Promises Thrills for Adrenaline Junkies Tuesday, April 28, 2026 xtower aqualand clifflakes inflatableslide waterpark tamworth adrenaline slides familyfun midlands Get ready for an adrenaline rush like no other with The X Tower, a colossal inflatable aqua slide standing 12 metres tall, making it double the height of any other inflatable slide in the UK. Opening at Aqualand, Cliff Lakes … Read More
Millions Waiting for £800 Car Finance Compensation Face Delays Amid Legal Challenge Tuesday, April 28, 2026 carfinance compensation fca consumervoice redress legalchallenge consumerprotection finance motorists payouts Millions of consumers awaiting compensation payouts of around £800 each in a car finance scandal now face significant delays due to a legal challenge against the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) current compensation … Read More
Birmingham Mum Moves to Better Temporary Housing After Two Years in Shared Accommodation Hell Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham housing council temporaryhousing safeguarding family accommodation complaints antisocialbehavior relocation A Birmingham mother of three has shared a significant update after enduring nearly two years in challenging temporary housing conditions. The mum, who had been squeezing her partner and three young children—aged two, four, … Read More