Over Half of West Midlands Teachers Report Homeless Children in Their Schools Sunday, December 28, 2025 homelessness education children westmidlands shelter teachers childwelfare housingcrisis mentalhealth socialservices More than half of teachers in the West Midlands have worked at schools where at least one pupil was homeless in the past 12 months, according to new research by the charity Shelter. Out of 7,127 surveyed state school teachers … Read More
Universal Credit Claimants Can Earn Up to £1,200 Bonus Through HMRC’s Help to Save Scheme Sunday, December 28, 2025 universalcredit hmrc helptosave savings bonus dwp government budget finance benefits Universal Credit claimants have the opportunity to receive up to £1,200 in bonus payments through HMRC’s Help to Save scheme, as confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the recent Labour Party Autumn Budget. Originally … Read More
Nike's £60 Revolution 7 Road Running Trainers: The Comfort You Can't Ignore Sunday, December 28, 2025 nike running trainers revolution7 comfort cushioning footwear sportswear roadrunning next sport If you’re eager to kickstart your fitness journey without waiting for the New Year, upgrading your running gear might be just the motivation you need. The Nike Revolution 7 Road Running Trainers, priced at £60 and available … Read More
Former One Direction Security Guard Faces Leg Amputation, Fundraises £30k for Operation Sunday, December 28, 2025 fundraising surgery health security onedirection amputation artery nhs gofundme prestonmahon Preston Mahon, a former security guard who worked with high-profile acts like One Direction, Leona Lewis, Westlife, and Boyzone, is now facing a critical health crisis. After years of dedication to his demanding job, Preston … Read More
Birmingham’s Morris Centre Swimming Pool to Close Amid Serious Safety Concerns Sunday, December 28, 2025 birmingham swimmingpool morriscentre nhs safety closure repairs queenelizabethhospital community wellbeing The Morris Centre swimming pool, located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site in Selly Oak, Birmingham, is set to close indefinitely on December 31 due to significant safety and structural concerns. The facility, which serves … Read More
Alleged Sex Abuse Victim 'Dumbfounded' as Trial Adjourned Until 2027 Sunday, December 28, 2025 sexualabuse justice trial backlog court victims delay prosecution reform westmercia A man from the West Midlands, who alleges he was sexually abused as a child in the 1980s, has spoken out about his frustration and anguish after his trial was adjourned until 2027. The complainant, who cannot be named for … Read More