I Can't Think of a Better Guy to Take My Place in Aston Villa History Sunday, May 17, 2026 astonvilla andytownsend johnmcginn captain europaleague football leadership leaguecup villahistory trophy sport Andy Townsend warmly embraces the idea of losing his unique place in Aston Villa’s history—being the last captain to lift a major trophy—if it means a new hero emerges. The former midfielder, now 62, famously captained Villa … Read More
Ofsted Confirms Outstanding Rating for Prestigious Old Swinford Hospital School in Stourbridge Tuesday, May 12, 2026 ofsted boarding education inspection excellence stourbridge school pupils mentoring leadership Ofsted has completed a fresh inspection of Old Swinford Hospital School, one of the West Midlands’ most esteemed and academically accomplished institutions. Located in Stourbridge, this fee-paying boarding school draws some … Read More
Ofsted Reports Positive Changes at Shire Oak Academy in West Midlands Sunday, May 10, 2026 ofsted education attendance behaviour leadership inspection schools improvement westmidlands walsall 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 … 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
DWP Faces Pressure Over Welfare Payments to Over 625,000 Households Tuesday, May 5, 2026 welfare benefits dwp reform labour conservatives payments taxes universalcredit leadership Recent findings from a Conservative Party survey have triggered intense debate over welfare spending in the UK, revealing that 625,618 households received welfare payments exceeding £32,200 last year—the equivalent of an … Read More
'Stick with us or risk chaos with others,' says Solihull Council Conservative leader Sunday, May 3, 2026 solihull conservatives localelections council infrastructure regeneration socialcare budget community leadership As Solihull prepares for its local elections on May 4, all council seats are up for grabs, and voters face a crucial decision. Councillor Karen Grinsell, leader of the Solihull Council Conservatives and head of a majority … Read More