A recent analysis by the campaign group Britain Remade highlights how Birmingham and the West Midlands are falling behind their French twin city, Lyon, in public transport infrastructure. The group is urging the UK government …
Nicholas Saxon, a former science teacher at The Wordsley School in Stourbridge, has been permanently banned from teaching after admitting to sex offences involving a child. Saxon, aged 29, was arrested by West Midlands Police …
Since its launch on February 9, Birmingham City Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) has issued more than 3,100 penalty charge notices to motorists illegally parked across the city. Known as the “spy car,” the MEV …
A shopkeeper in Birmingham was violently attacked and robbed after stepping in to assist a neighboring business on Queens Head Road in Handsworth. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Saturday, April 4. The …
Fly-tippers are recklessly endangering motorists by turning a busy Birmingham road into a dumping ground. Over the past month, rubbish has repeatedly been left along the Collector Road in Castle Bromwich, heading towards …
Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy in Walsall has made history as the first school in the Midlands to receive three ‘exceptional’ ratings under Ofsted’s newly overhauled inspection framework. Following the introduction of a more …
A good gravy can truly elevate a meal, especially in our home. While my husband prefers to craft his gravy from scratch, blending flavors to perfection, I often rely on gravy granules when time is tight. Though Bisto has long …
In March 2026, UK house prices experienced their first monthly decline of the year, slipping by 0.5% after modest gains in January and February. However, the West Midlands stood out as a bright spot, with average home values …
This week marks the introduction of three significant changes to Universal Credit, affecting millions of claimants across the UK. The Labour Party government has launched these reforms to tackle the rising welfare bill and …
The 2026 County Championship kicked off quietly over Easter weekend, but beneath the surface, the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a tumultuous Ashes series that left question marks over England’s lineup and strategy, the …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure to introduce flexibility into the state pension age, potentially allowing some individuals to access their pension earlier. Labour Party minister Torsten …
Antonia Medlicott, founder and managing director of the investment guidance group Investing Insiders, has issued a timely warning for state pensioners regarding the future of the triple lock pension guarantee. Medlicott …
Birmingham is evolving, but not without loss. Over recent years, many residents have felt an increasing sense of frustration and worry as key parts of the city’s history and identity slip away. Despite differing opinions and …
Wetherspoons chairman Sir Tim Martin has criticized the increasing use of QR codes for ordering food and drinks, arguing that it undermines the social experience at the bar. The 70-year-old pub boss suggested he may even veto …
Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is launching a special initiative this weekend with the introduction of limited edition Park & Pause bays across ten of its stores. Beginning Saturday, April 11, customers who use …