Police Investigate After Family of Birmingham City Council Candidate Targeted Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham politics election council independent candidate investigation northfield safety harassment Police have launched an investigation following reports that the family of Paul Smith, an independent candidate for the Allens Cross ward in Birmingham’s Northfield area, has been targeted. Smith, who is campaigning ahead of … Read More
Ofsted Unveils New Inspection Ratings as Midlands Schools Receive Updated Assessments Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ofsted midlands schools inspection education ratings exceptional improvement performance academy Many schools across the West Midlands have recently discovered their latest Ofsted inspection outcomes following visits from inspectors. The education watchdog has released a fresh set of reports, presenting headteachers with … Read More
Ex-Birmingham Binman: Council 'Should Have Acted a Year Ago' as Strike Resolution Nears Tuesday, April 28, 2026 strike birmingham binmen unite labour negotiations council redundancy pay dispute A former Birmingham binman has voiced frustration at the protracted strike, saying the city council “should have done this 12 months ago” following news that an end to the bin strike is now “within … Read More
Criminals Adopt New Tactics to Quickly Empty Bank Accounts via Mobile Phone Thefts Tuesday, April 28, 2026 theft crime security mobilephones fraud banking police safety personaldata digitalwallet Police have issued a warning about a new method criminals are using to rapidly empty bank accounts through mobile phone thefts, signaling a shift in their tactics. Previously, thieves targeted mobile phones primarily to sell … Read More
Birmingham Chinese Takeaway Receives Zero Hygiene Rating Due to Language Barrier Tuesday, April 28, 2026 hygiene takeaway birmingham seagarden inspection languages foodsafety cleaning training compliance A Chinese takeaway in Birmingham, Sea Garden located in Perry Barr, was awarded a zero hygiene rating after an inspection found several shortcomings. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) uses a scale where any rating below three … Read More
'It’s Been a Pleasure' – Solihull Business Closes After Nearly 50 Years Tuesday, April 28, 2026 business closure solihull mahoneys building materials family staff customers legacy After serving the Solihull community for nearly 50 years, Mahoney’s DIY has closed its doors on Old Lode Lane, marking the end of an era for the family-run building materials business. The closure follows the sale of the … Read More