Solihull Riding Club Plans Major Expansion to Serve Growing Knowle Community Saturday, June 6, 2026 solihull knowle ridingclub expansion sportsfacility pickleball tennis badminton community development sport Solihull Riding Club, a well-established equestrian club in Knowle with a history spanning over 75 years, is aiming to grow alongside the village’s rapid development. The club, recognized nationwide for accommodating riders … Read More
Headteacher Reflects on Progress at Birmingham’s Star King Solomon Academy Following Ofsted Visit Saturday, June 6, 2026 education ofsted birmingham schools improvement attendance leadership behaviour inspection progress Star King Solomon Academy, previously among Birmingham’s lowest-rated schools, is making encouraging strides forward, according to a recent Ofsted monitoring visit. Eighteen months ago, the school faced serious challenges, … Read More
Former Tory Councillor Awarded £187,000 in Landmark Racial Discrimination Case Saturday, June 6, 2026 discrimination victimisation politics walsall conservative law racism faith judiciary councillor Mohammed Arif, a former Conservative councillor from Walsall, has been awarded £187,000 after winning a landmark racial discrimination and victimisation case against the now-defunct Walsall Conservative Federation. The … Read More
Decision Pending on Demolition of Cradley Heath Factories to Make Way for Nearly 100 New Homes Saturday, June 6, 2026 cradleyheath redevelopment housing demolition factories sandwellcouncil affordablehomes heritage urbanplanning residential A crucial decision is imminent regarding the demolition of several old factories in Cradley Heath to accommodate nearly 100 new homes. The site, formerly home to F. & L. Smout & Sons along Woods Lane, is proposed to … Read More
Can Taking a Holiday Abroad Affect Your Universal Credit Claim? Saturday, June 6, 2026 universalcredit holiday claimantcommitment workrequirements dwp sanctions appointments jobsearch workcoaches reporting If you’re receiving Universal Credit and planning a holiday abroad, you might be wondering how your trip could affect your claim. Many claimants have similar concerns about whether they need to notify the Department for … Read More
Ofsted Awards 'Strong Standard' Ratings to Birmingham and West Midlands Schools Saturday, June 6, 2026 ofsted birmingham westmidlands education schools inspection standards primary secondary achievement Ofsted has recently completed inspections across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region, awarding a number of schools with the distinguished ‘strong standard’ rating. This recognition highlights the … Read More