DVSA Removes 1,809 Vehicles in Crackdown on Rising Ghost MOT Fraud Monday, April 27, 2026 dvsa mot ghostmot fraud vehiclesafety roguegarages halfords inspection drivers uk 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 … Read More
Birmingham School First in Midlands to Earn New Exceptional Grade from Ofsted Monday, April 27, 2026 ofsted birmingham education secondary attendance behavior inspection academy westmidlands exceptional 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 … Read More
Popular Birmingham Thai Chain Sabai Sabai Ordered to Improve Hygiene After Inspection Fail Saturday, April 18, 2026 hygiene food-safety restaurant sabaisabai birmingham inspection cleanliness allergens compliance health 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 … Read More
Rejected Seven-Bed HMO Proposal in Elmdon Heads to Appeal Monday, April 13, 2026 hmo elmdon planning appeal solihull neolux inspection development changeofuse government 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 … Read More
West Midlands School Becomes First to Achieve Three 'Exceptional' Ofsted Ratings Thursday, April 9, 2026 ofsted education reedswood walsall inspection achievement leadership primary school ratings 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 … Read More
Wolverhampton's Calif Bar Faces Licence Review After Hiring Illegal Worker to Boost Profits Tuesday, March 31, 2026 wolverhampton califbar illegalworker licencereview immigration foodsafety hygiene inspection fines nightclub 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 … Read More