Varanasi, a popular Indian restaurant in Birmingham once frequented by actor Johnny Depp, has faced renewed scrutiny after receiving a poor hygiene rating, less than a year following a council apology over rating errors. In …
Shire Oak Academy in Walsall, once rated among the worst secondary schools in the West Midlands, is showing clear signs of improvement following a recent Ofsted inspection. The school, which has around 1,300 pupils, was …
Morrisons has been fined a total of £750,000 following a damning inspection of its bakery at the Cwmbran branch. Originally set at £1.1 million, the fine was reduced to £737,000 due to an early guilty plea. Additional costs …
A Birmingham city centre branch of the Tortilla Mexican Grill chain has failed a hygiene inspection due to evidence of pest activity, including mouse droppings found in multiple areas. The Grand Central Tortilla location …
Many schools across the West Midlands have recently discovered their latest Ofsted inspection outcomes following visits from inspectors. The education watchdog has released a fresh set of reports, presenting headteachers with …
A Chinese takeaway in Birmingham, Sea Garden located in Perry Barr, was awarded a zero hygiene rating after an inspection found several shortcomings. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) uses a scale where any rating below three …
Drivers across the UK are being warned about a growing scam involving ghost MOTs—fake certificates issued without any actual vehicle inspection. While MOT tests are carried out at 23,000 accredited garages nationwide, this …
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington has become the first secondary school in the West Midlands to receive the newly introduced ‘exceptional’ grade from Ofsted. The education watchdog recently overhauled its inspection …
Sabai Sabai, a well-known Thai restaurant chain with several locations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, has been instructed to improve its hygiene practices after receiving a substandard food hygiene rating at its …
A controversial plan to convert a house in Elmdon into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been rejected by Solihull planners and is now set for review by a government planning inspector. The property in …
Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy in Walsall has made history as the first school in the Midlands to receive three ‘exceptional’ ratings under Ofsted’s newly overhauled inspection framework. Following the introduction of a more …
Calif Bar, a popular restaurant and nightclub on Stafford Street in Wolverhampton, is under scrutiny and faces a potential licensing review following the employment of an illegal worker. The City of Wolverhampton Council will …
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has downgraded the urgent and emergency services at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital from ‘good’ to ‘requires improvement’, citing significant issues that could jeopardize patient safety. …
Chargoz, a popular dining spot in Star City, recently underwent a food hygiene inspection and received a worrying score of one out of five. This rating signifies that significant improvements are required to meet the health …
A recent hygiene inspection has exposed serious cleanliness and pest control issues at the Tim Hortons branch in Birmingham city centre. On December 16, the coffee shop was awarded a score of just one out of five by local …