The 2026 GP Patient Survey provides an insightful overview of how GP surgeries across the West Midlands are performing and how patients perceive their care. This annual survey gathers feedback from thousands of patients, …
Recent food hygiene inspections have revealed that seven Birmingham schools are failing to meet required standards. Conducted by local authorities and published on the Food Standards Agency website, these inspections assess …
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 …
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 …
A number of restaurants and takeaways across Birmingham have been issued urgent warnings to improve their hygiene standards after failing recent inspections. Hygiene ratings are scored on a scale from 0 to 5, with 0 …
Aston Villa booked their place in the Europa League quarter-finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over Lille at Villa Park, sealing a 3-0 aggregate victory. John McGinn opened the scoring with his first goal since overcoming a …
Schools in the West Midlands are among the first to receive inspection ratings under Ofsted’s newly revamped grading system. The education watchdog has replaced its previous ratings—such as ‘outstanding’ and ‘requires …
The owner of Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham has revealed how her cafe recovered quickly after being closed and fined for a mice infestation last year—but a council computer glitch meant customers couldn’t see its new top …
The West Midlands has seen some of the first schools inspected under Ofsted’s newly launched grading system, marking a significant shift in how educational quality is assessed. The long-awaited revamp replaces traditional …
In recent weeks, a significant number of food establishments across Birmingham have been assigned the lowest possible hygiene ratings. This includes a wide range of businesses such as restaurants, takeaways, sandwich shops, …
Ofsted has overhauled its school inspection process in England, replacing the familiar one-word grading system with a comprehensive ‘report card’ model starting in 2026. This move aims to provide a clearer and more nuanced …
Joe & The Juice’s Solihull store, located inside Touchwood shopping centre, has been handed a zero hygiene rating following an inspection on October 15 last year. This rating, issued by the Food Standards Agency, indicates …
Across England, patients are once again invited to evaluate their local GP surgeries through the annual GP Patient Survey. This vital questionnaire captures the opinions of those who matter most—the patients—on the quality …
A B&M store at The Fort shopping park near Erdington, Birmingham, has been handed a zero hygiene rating, signaling urgent need for improvement. The rating was awarded on October 27 following a thorough inspection by hygiene …
Birmingham Uber passengers have been warned over their low ratings, as the city ranks third worst in the UK for rider scores. Recent data reveals that Bristol holds the lowest average passenger rating at 4.73, followed by …