Solihull Mums' Mental Health Walk Draws 100 Participants in Park Saturday, May 9, 2026 solihull mentalhealth women community support wellbeing walk outdoors awareness stridesquad Keeley Skelding established the Solihull Women’s Stride Squad to create a supportive community for women experiencing mental health struggles. Motivated by her personal difficulties and the lack of accessible support, … Read More
Birmingham Sees Surge in LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Amid New Legal Protections Saturday, May 9, 2026 birmingham hatecrime lgbtq+ legislation disability protection incidents community safety inclusion Birmingham has witnessed a concerning increase in hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community, with 634 recorded incidents in 2025 alone. This rise comes as new legislation aimed at providing equal protections to victims of … Read More
Walsall School Excels Amidst High Deprivation and Crime in the Midlands Saturday, May 9, 2026 walsall education ofsted achievement leadership deprivation primaryschool westmidlands reedswood community A primary school in Walsall has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming one of the first in the Midlands to receive ‘exceptional’ ratings under Ofsted’s new inspection framework. This achievement stands out, particularly … Read More
Pharmacy's Attempt to Purchase Sedgley Green Space Denied Saturday, May 9, 2026 sedgley pharmacy coronationgardens greenspace development dudleycouncil community planning historic rejection An application by Ridgeway Pharmacy to purchase Coronation Gardens, a beloved green space in Sedgley town centre, has been refused by Dudley Council. Michael Brereton, the council’s director of development and regeneration, … Read More
Get Golf Ltd Seeks Late Night Alcohol Licence in Tamworth Saturday, May 9, 2026 tamworth licensing alcohol beauchamp industrialestate latenight refreshment getgolf licensingauthority community sport Get Golf Ltd has submitted an application for a premises licence at 16 Beauchamp Industrial Estate, Tamworth, B77 5BZ, seeking permission to sell alcohol and provide late-night refreshments. The application was announced in a … Read More
Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Seeks Licence for Late-Night Hot Food Service in Small Heath Friday, May 8, 2026 licence late-night refreshment smallheath birmingham coventryroad community consultation licensing foodservice Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd, located at 430 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, has submitted an application for a premises licence to serve late night refreshment indoors until 1am every day. This request, formally … Read More