New £200 Cost-of-Living Payments to Help Struggling Households Starting April Sunday, March 22, 2026 costofliving crisisfund emergencypayments government lowincome grants support localcouncils financialaid households Starting this April, the Government is rolling out a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) aimed at supporting low-income households facing financial difficulties. This initiative will provide emergency payments directly to … Read More
New 25-Year-Old Restaurant Owner Refuses to Give Up on Birmingham’s Culinary Scene Sunday, March 22, 2026 birmingham restaurant italian cuisine springere hospitality entrepreneurship youngchef resilience islingtonrow At just 25 years old, Karan Rai is taking a bold step in Birmingham’s restaurant industry with the opening of Springere, an Italian restaurant serving authentic Roman-style dishes. Located on Islington Row Middleway, … Read More
Kings Heath Community Centre Saved by Hundreds in Inspiring Collective Effort Sunday, March 22, 2026 kingsheath community cooperative crowdfunding revitalization diversity inclusion sustainability localbusiness resilience In a remarkable show of community spirit, over 650 residents and organisations in Kings Heath have come together to become co-owners of the local community centre on Heathfield Road, revitalising a cherished local hub that … Read More
HMP Oakwood Inmate High on Spice Attacks Female Officer After TV Dispute Sunday, March 22, 2026 prison assault inmate spice hmpoakwood schizophrenia violence prisonofficer sentencing trauma A female prison officer at HMP Oakwood was violently attacked by inmate Carl Moses, who was under the influence of the synthetic drug spice, after she attempted to get him a new television, a court has heard. Carl Moses, 53, … Read More
Five Top-Ranked Schools in Sutton Coldfield Make National Best Schools List Sunday, March 22, 2026 suttoncoldfield education schools birmingham grammarschools primaryschools sundaytimes rankings westmidlands families For parents searching for outstanding educational opportunities, Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham stands out as an excellent choice. This leafy town is home to several of the country’s top-performing schools, making it a highly … Read More
'Selfish' Birmingham driver condemned as 'disgrace' for blocking pavement and forcing mum into road Sunday, March 22, 2026 parking birmingham bordesleygreen illegal complaints safety pavement community drivers accessibility A Birmingham driver has sparked outrage after illegally parking on a pavement in Bordesley Green, forcing a mother to take her children into the road to pass the obstructing vehicle. The white BMW was photographed blocking … Read More