Renewed Hope for Solihull Special School as Funding Decision Remains Pending Saturday, April 18, 2026 solihull specialschool funding send education dfe shirley council autism disabilities Plans for a new 150-place special school in Solihull may not be dead after all, as recent updates signal a potential revival. The proposal for the school, intended to serve pupils aged 11 to 19 with specialist needs, was … Read More
Discovering The Potting Shed Café: A Charming Garden Centre Retreat Just Off the M5 Saturday, April 18, 2026 garden cafe motorway bromsgrove food nursery family lunch travel restaurant During a recent day out, we wanted a break but weren’t keen on the usual Frankley motorway services. Instead, we exited at junction 4 and headed to Singletons Nurseries in Bromsgrove, a destination I’d heard great things … Read More
New High Value Council Tax Surcharge Introduced for Homes Worth Over £2 Million in England Saturday, April 18, 2026 counciltax tax surcharge mansiontax homes property government borrowing finance valuation Starting in April 2028, approximately 165,000 homeowners in England will be subject to a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “Mansion Tax,” introduced by HMRC under the Labour Party … 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
When You Can Visit the Stunning Confetti Flower Fields Near Birmingham This Summer Saturday, April 18, 2026 confetti flowers fields worcestershire wyke pershore summer events concerts ferriswheel This summer, the breathtaking Confetti Flower Fields in Worcestershire will be open to the public for a limited time—just 15 days. The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company has announced that their famed Confetti Flower Field, … Read More
Dudley Council to Review Disability Grants After MND Patients Face Nearly Year-Long Wait for Support Saturday, April 18, 2026 dudley mnd disability grant healthcare support terminal adaptations council delay Dudley Council has agreed to review the Disabled Facilities Grant process following concerns that vulnerable residents, including those with motor neurone disease (MND), are waiting nearly a year for critical home support. … Read More