Liberal Democrat Leader Set to Become Birmingham City Council Head Amid Coalition Talks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham council politics coalition liberaldemocrats greens leadership localgovernment negotiations harmer The Liberal Democrat group leader on Birmingham City Council is emerging as the frontrunner to become the city’s next council leader, as talks continue behind closed doors to form a left-leaning coalition. Discussions between … Read More
Ofsted Reports Positive Progress at Jewellery Quarter Academy Following Earlier 'Inadequate' Rating Tuesday, May 26, 2026 ofsted birmingham education schools inspection attendance behaviour leadership improvement send Ofsted inspectors have provided an encouraging update after revisiting Jewellery Quarter Academy, one of Birmingham’s previously lowest-rated secondary schools. The school, which serves approximately 500 students, was rated … Read More
Wolverhampton Council Leader’s Allowance Set to Increase by Over £1,100 Sunday, May 24, 2026 wolverhampton council allowance leadership opposition remuneration governance councillors politics localgovernment The leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, Cllr Stephen Simkins, is set to receive an increase of over £1,100 in his allowance this year. As the leader of the Labour-run council, Cllr Simkins will now earn a special … Read More
England's Post-Ashes Reset Begins Amid Leadership Shifts Wednesday, May 20, 2026 england mccullum stokes cricket ashes coaching bazball nutrition leadership fielding sport England’s cricket team embarks on its post-Ashes chapter with a three-Test series against New Zealand starting June 4, marking the transition into what some dub Bazball 2.0—or perhaps 3.0 or 4.0. Despite the shake-up, the … Read More
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