NEC Approved for Seasonal Outdoor Cinema and Children’s Play Area Saturday, April 4, 2026 nec outdoorcinema playarea solihull marquee seasonal planning leisure children pendigolake The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has secured approval to introduce a seasonal outdoor cinema and children’s play area on its landscaped lawns adjacent to Pendigo Lake. In December, the NEC Group submitted a planning … Read More
Birmingham Teacher Reveals Hidden Signs of Child Poverty in Schools Tuesday, March 31, 2026 poverty education children birmingham uniforms lunches health glasses support schools A primary school teacher from Great Barr, Birmingham, has opened up about the often overlooked signs of child poverty she has encountered over her decade-long career. Speaking anonymously to BirminghamLive, the teacher … Read More
Midlands Children as Young as 11 Arrested in Serious Crime Investigations Friday, March 20, 2026 midlands police arrests children crime murder rape juvenile investigation youth West Midlands Police have recently made a series of arrests involving children as young as 11 years old in connection with serious criminal activities. These include a murder plot and allegations of rape among other serious … Read More
British Passport Fees Increase from April 8 – Not Everyone Affected Thursday, March 19, 2026 passport fees uk homeoffice travel concessionary application children premium government sport Starting April 8, 2024, UK passport fees will increase, marking a significant change for millions of travellers. For the first time, the cost of a standard adult passport applied for online within the UK will exceed £100, … Read More
Birmingham’s New Soft Play Centre Set to Open in April, Parents Excited Thursday, March 19, 2026 softplay birmingham erdington partyplay kids playground family children indoor birthday Birmingham families have something to look forward to this spring as Party & Play prepares to open an exciting new soft play centre at the Swannies Centre in Erdington. Covering 700 square metres and spread across two … Read More
Decision on Turning Solihull Five-Bedroom Home into Children’s Care Facility Expected This Week Tuesday, March 10, 2026 solihull kinghurst planning children carehome willow residential council campaign objections A decision on whether to convert a five-bedroom house in Chester Road, Solihull, into a children’s care home is expected this week, as campaigners await the planning committee’s verdict. Willow Children’s Home has applied to … Read More