Concerns Raised Over Cancer and A&E Waiting Times in Birmingham and Black Country Wednesday, July 15, 2026 nhs cancer aewaitingtimes birmingham blackcountry healthcare performance diagnosis treatment nhsperformance NHS leaders in Birmingham and the Black Country have expressed concerns about the region’s performance in critical healthcare areas, particularly cancer treatment and A&E waiting times. These issues were highlighted … Read More
Birmingham Secondary Schools Achieve Near-Perfect Scores in Latest League Table Monday, July 13, 2026 birmingham secondary schools education leaguetable grammar comprehensive examresults ranking performance Birmingham’s secondary schools have shone brightly in the latest national league tables, with several institutions earning near-perfect scores that highlight their exceptional standards. The rankings, compiled by The … Read More
Sceptics 'a nightmare for security' as crowds evacuated from Birmingham theatre Wednesday, June 17, 2026 derrenbrown birmingham hippodrome evacuation sceptics theatre security falsealarm audience performance On Friday, June 12, Derren Brown’s performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome was unexpectedly interrupted when the entire audience was asked to evacuate due to a potential emergency. The historic theatre, packed with … Read More
All Birmingham Secondary Schools Rated 'Well Below Average' in New National League Table Sunday, June 14, 2026 birmingham schools education league-table performance ranking secondary exam-results ofsted scores A recent league table ranking nearly 3,500 secondary schools across the country has highlighted several Birmingham schools performing poorly, with a handful labelled ‘well below average’ by education experts. The … Read More
West Midlands Police Achieve Major Breakthrough in 999 Call Response Times Sunday, May 31, 2026 westmidlands police emergencycalls 999 101service callresponse publicsafety recruitment technology performance West Midlands Police has made significant strides in reducing the time it takes to answer emergency 999 calls, reflecting a strong commitment to improving public safety and service. A recent report presented to the West … Read More
'Trailblazing' Birmingham School Recognized for Outstanding Attendance Monday, May 11, 2026 birmingham education attendance ofsted behaviour academy secondary performance schools westmidlands E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington, Birmingham, has been praised for its exceptional attendance rates, placing it among the top-performing secondary schools in the city and beyond. Leaders at the school have been … Read More