Walsall Council Approves Former Midland Hotel Conversion into 14-Bed Homeless Shelter Monday, April 27, 2026 homeless walsall midlandhotel housing council accommodation hmo temporary support planning Walsall Council has greenlit plans to transform the former Midland Hotel on Station Street into a 14-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) dedicated to helping homeless people in the borough. The council acquired the … Read More
The Uncontested Election in New Frankley Amid Birmingham’s Fierce Council Race Monday, April 27, 2026 birmingham election newfrankley parishcouncil uncontested localgovernment councillors politics suttoncoldfield citycouncil Next month, Birmingham faces a crucial and highly competitive city council election, with hundreds of candidates vying for 101 seats. This race has expanded beyond the traditional three-party contest, now featuring up to six … Read More
How E-ACT North Birmingham Academy Transformed into an Ofsted 'Exceptional' School Monday, April 27, 2026 ofsted birmingham education attendance behaviour schoolculture leadership inclusion transformation support E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington, Birmingham, has achieved a rare ‘exceptional’ rating from Ofsted after a dramatic transformation in behaviour, attendance, and school culture. Just a few years ago, the academy … Read More
Birmingham School First in Midlands to Earn New Exceptional Grade from Ofsted Monday, April 27, 2026 ofsted birmingham education secondary attendance behavior inspection academy westmidlands exceptional E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington has become the first secondary school in the West Midlands to receive the newly introduced ‘exceptional’ grade from Ofsted. The education watchdog recently overhauled … Read More
Prolific Shoplifter with Over 100 Crimes Warned to Stop After Latest £2,000 Theft Spree Monday, April 27, 2026 shoplifting theft crime rehabilitation addiction court sentencing bullring recovery probation Matthew Cavill, a 44-year-old from Solihull, has been sternly warned by a judge to end his repeated shoplifting after racking up over 100 offences. Cavill recently stole more than £2,000 worth of items—including Lego sets and … Read More
The Top 10 Midlands GP Surgeries Praised by Patients Monday, April 27, 2026 gp midlands healthcare patients survey satisfaction surgery birmingham wolverhampton arden As the 2026 GP Patient Survey results approach, patients’ opinions once again shine a light on the best and worst GP surgeries across the Midlands. The annual national survey captures patients’ experiences and satisfaction … Read More