Midland Schools to Close on Nine Strike Days as Teachers Protest Redundancies Wednesday, January 7, 2026 schools strike teachers redundancies arthurterry neu westmidlands education industrialaction atlp Teachers at 20 schools managed by the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) in the West Midlands are set to strike on nine days this month amid concerns over planned redundancies. The National Education Union (NEU) members … Read More
Key Birmingham Road Closed for Two Days as Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead Wednesday, January 7, 2026 birmingham coventryroad a45 roadclosure traffic diversions sprintbus publictransport transportforwestmidlands infrastructure sport A vital section of Birmingham’s Coventry Road (A45) will be closed this weekend to facilitate important public transport improvements. From 11pm on Friday, January 9, until Sunday, January 11, the A45 will be closed at … Read More
‘Cosy’ New Wine Bar Opens in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter This Week Wednesday, January 7, 2026 birmingham jeweleryquarter vietnamese coffee wine bar tranquil1992 afterhours local community Tranquil 1992, the popular Vietnamese coffee shop that has won hearts in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter since late 2023, is launching a new evening concept this week. On Thursday, January 8, it will open Tranquil 1992 After … Read More
Kieran Dowell Poised for Championship Return After Struggling at Rangers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 kierandowell rangers hullcity birminghamcity championship loan transfer football midfielder promotion sport Kieran Dowell, who impressed during a loan stint at Birmingham City last season, is on the verge of returning to the Championship with Hull City. The 28-year-old midfielder shone for Birmingham, netting five goals and … Read More
Government Unveils Ambitious Road Safety Plan to Slash Child Road Deaths by 70% in Ten Years Wednesday, January 7, 2026 roadsafety children drinkdriving youngdrivers elderlydrivers roaddeaths government vehicletechnology motorcyclists enforcement The Government has announced a comprehensive new road safety strategy aimed at dramatically reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Britain’s roads over the next decade. The plan sets a target to cut overall road deaths … Read More
Police Warn Public About Surge in Fake Cash Fraud in Staffordshire Tuesday, January 6, 2026 staffordshire police fraud counterfeit cash currency crime alert warning safety Staffordshire Police have issued a warning following the discovery of a significant number of counterfeit banknotes in circulation. Officers urge businesses and the public to remain vigilant and carefully check cash payments … Read More