‘I Can’t Go Out on My Own Anymore – How a Birmingham Charity is Making a Huge Difference’ Saturday, February 21, 2026 charity disability sightloss harborne birmingham community support autism wellbeing inclusion In the heart of Harborne, a Birmingham-based charity named Focus is dedicated to brightening the days of people with disabilities, visual impairments, and complex needs. Focus works tirelessly to improve the lives of those … Read More
St Paul’s School for Girls Named Best Comprehensive in the Midlands Wednesday, February 18, 2026 comprehensive education stpauls midlands birmingham ofsted outstanding school leadership inclusion St Paul’s School for Girls, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been named the best comprehensive school in the Midlands. The accolade comes from the highly respected Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, where the school … Read More
Hundreds Gather in Moseley to Witness Removal of British Flags from Lampposts Sunday, February 8, 2026 moseley flags community patriotism inclusion division residents unity diversity protest Hundreds of Moseley residents braved the chilly weather to witness the removal of British flags that had been placed on lampposts earlier in the week. The flags, installed by the group Raise The Colours on Wednesday, aimed to … Read More
School Becomes First in Midlands to Receive 'Exceptional' Rating Under Ofsted's New Inspection System Sunday, February 1, 2026 ofsted education inspection primary inclusion governance wellbeing achievement leadership walsall Goldsmith Primary Academy in Walsall has made history by becoming the first school in the West Midlands to earn an ‘exceptional’ rating under Ofsted’s newly overhauled inspection system. This transformation … Read More
DWP Provides Key Update on the Future of PIP Payments for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Friday, January 30, 2026 dwp pip disability arthritis musculoskeletal review welfare disabilityrights assessment inclusion The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant update regarding the future of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for two prevalent health conditions: arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. … Read More
Dismay as Key Disability Access Upgrades Axed at Birmingham’s Small Heath Station Tuesday, January 20, 2026 disability accessibility birmingham railway smallheath rnib transport inclusion government funding Campaigners have expressed strong disappointment after a crucial disability access scheme at Birmingham’s Small Heath railway station was cancelled due to budget constraints. The station had been included among 50 locations … Read More