Northfield mum transforms career to support Birmingham families through baby signing Thursday, June 4, 2026 northfield birmingham tinytalk babysigning parenting motherhood entrepreneurship support community family Julie Hetherington, a mother from Northfield, made a bold career change from accountant to entrepreneur when she launched a TinyTalk baby signing franchise in Birmingham in 2010. Her decision was inspired by her own … Read More
Drink-Driver Banned for 40 Months Following M42 Crash Thursday, June 4, 2026 drinkdriver m42 crash ban birmingham magistrates alcohol offence motorway safety A drink-driver has been banned from driving for 40 months after crashing his vehicle on the M42 motorway. The driver was found to be over twice the legal alcohol limit at the time of the incident. At Birmingham Magistrates' … Read More
Digbeth Venue Voices Frustration Over Ongoing Metro Extension Delays Thursday, June 4, 2026 digbeth birmingham metro construction disruption businesses nortons transport regeneration mma Business owners in Birmingham’s Digbeth area are raising urgent concerns over prolonged tram line construction that has significantly impacted local trade. Peter Connolly, owner of Nortons, a popular music venue, describes … Read More
DWP Confirms No New Assessments for Eight Benefits Claimant Groups Under 'Right to Try' Rules Thursday, June 4, 2026 dwp pip universalcredit esa righttotry disability benefits workcapability volunteering assessment The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified the application of the new ‘Right to Try’ regulations, assuring claimants that beginning paid work or volunteering will no longer automatically result in … Read More
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s drivers could save £468 annually on fuel Thursday, June 4, 2026 fuel petrol supermarkets cma savings prices drivers wholesale competition motorway Drivers who fill up their cars at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Asda could save as much as £468 a year by filling up once a week at these supermarkets, according to the latest analysis from the Competition and Markets … Read More
Two Common Prescription Medications Become ‘Impossible to Source’ Amid England’s NHS Drug Shortage Crisis Thursday, June 4, 2026 nhs shortage medications diabetes parkinson’s pharmacies supplychain healthcare england insulin Two essential prescription medications—used by patients with diabetes and Parkinson’s disease—are becoming nearly impossible to find in England, as the nation grapples with unprecedented NHS drug shortages. The supply crisis … Read More