Parents Urged to Stay Vigilant as Police Investigate Rising TikTok-Related Crimes Against Children Under 13 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 tiktok crime children westmidlands violence sexualassault cybersafety socialmedia police under13 New data exposes a troubling rise in TikTok-related crimes targeting children in the West Midlands, prompting urgent warnings for parents and guardians to remain alert. Between 2023 and 2025, West Midlands Police recorded … Read More
Dudley Council to Cover Funding Gap for Holiday Food Programme Supporting Low-Income Families Tuesday, June 16, 2026 dudley council funding holiday food children lowincome support programme education Dudley Council is set to address a funding shortfall in its Holiday Food Activities Programme (HAF) by allocating money from its own resources. The programme, which supports over 13,000 children eligible for free school … Read More
New Maternity Leave Rules in England Highlight Financial Challenges for Working Mothers Tuesday, June 16, 2026 maternity pay leave income parents financial family employment law children A new set of maternity leave and pay regulations came into effect on 6 April 2026, bringing a slight rise in statutory pay rates but also shedding light on the substantial financial challenges many working mothers continue to … Read More
Morrisons Introduces Refund for Returned Delivery Bags Across 420 Stores Monday, June 15, 2026 morrisons bags delivery recycling sustainability refund carrierbags oranges football children sport Morrisons has announced a new initiative across 420 stores, allowing shoppers to reclaim the 10p charge on delivery carrier bags simply by returning them to the delivery driver. This move reinforces Morrisons’ commitment to … Read More
Bowling Alley Investigates After Mum’s Angry Claim That Son’s Birthday Party Was ‘Ruined’ Sunday, June 14, 2026 party birthday bowling food service complaint investigation manager children celebration A popular bowling venue in the Midlands is conducting an investigation following a frustrated mother’s claim that her son’s birthday party was “ruined” due to a food service mix-up and an allegedly unhelpful manager. Hayley … Read More
Measles Outbreak in England: Mapping the Spread of the Virus Thursday, June 11, 2026 measles vaccination ukhsa outbreak england publichealth children mmr immunization epidemiology The measles virus has made a concerning comeback across England, as revealed by BirminghamLive’s newly published map tracking the outbreak. This resurgence accompanies declining vaccination rates and has sadly resulted in the … Read More