Dad Launches App to Help Families Find Best Pubs with Playgrounds Around Birmingham Sunday, July 19, 2026 playgrounds pubs birmingham families children app westmidlands playareas restaurants childfriendly Finding a pub that welcomes kids and offers a play area can be a challenge, especially during school holidays. Dad-of-two Alistair Duncan found a solution by creating an app that helps families locate pubs with playgrounds, … Read More
New School Summer Holiday Proposal in England Could See Holidays Start a Week Earlier Saturday, July 18, 2026 summer holiday education essex schools families prices reform children council Over 200,000 pupils in Essex could benefit from an earlier start to their summer holidays under a proposal being considered by Essex County Council. The council, led by Reform UK, is exploring whether moving the summer break … Read More
Leafy Market Town Near Birmingham Named Among England’s Best Places to Live Sunday, July 12, 2026 bromsgrove commuter markettown families worcestershire countryside birmingham schools outdoors community Bromsgrove, a charming market town on the outskirts of Birmingham, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in England. Known for its blend of vibrant community life and scenic surroundings, Bromsgrove is an … Read More
Labour Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Offer 30 Hours Free Childcare to All Benefit Claimants Thursday, July 9, 2026 childcare benefits labour welfare education poverty policy government families economy Labour is facing criticism over its bold plan to provide 30 hours of free childcare each week to all families receiving benefits. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for extending government-funded childcare … Read More
West Midlands Baby Banks Support 8,000 Families Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Saturday, July 4, 2026 babybanks westmidlands costofliving poverty families children birmingham charity childcare essentials The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has left thousands of families in the West Midlands relying on baby banks to meet their children’s basic needs. Over the past year, 8,000 families and 12,000 children were assisted by … Read More
The Midlands’ Best Kept Secret: Little Land of Play Wins Top Award and Expands Saturday, June 27, 2026 softplay awardwinning cannock playcafe families sensoryplay toddlerfriendly community childcare midlands Hidden away in Cannock, Little Land of Play has quietly become the Midlands’ premier soft play café — and it’s just been crowned the best children’s business in the region at the prestigious Muddy Stilettos 2026 awards. Since … Read More