Inside School Trust’s Missing Millions: Parents Question ‘Staff Trips to Dubai and iPads for All’ Saturday, January 31, 2026 education finance strikes birmingham schools atlp debt redundancies ipads professionaldevelopment The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), a Birmingham-based multi-academy trust operating 24 schools across the West Midlands, has reached an agreement with the National Education Union (NEU) to end strikes triggered by … Read More
Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets: Where Serious Crimes Are Most Frequent Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham crime violence lozells aston police offences handsworth southyardley westmidlands Recent analysis of West Midlands Police crime data for 2025 has identified Birmingham’s most dangerous streets, highlighting where the highest numbers of serious crimes occur. These offenses include severe acts such as … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face New 30mph Speed Limits and Fines on Key Routes Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety traffic enforcement speedcameras driving fines council transportation sport Drivers in Birmingham are being urged to stay alert to new 30mph speed limits introduced on over two dozen of the city’s busiest roads. This is part of Birmingham City Council’s ongoing efforts to improve road … Read More
Birmingham Expands Average Speed Camera Network to Enhance Road Safety Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham roads speeding cameras roadsafety traffic enforcement council speedlimits transport Birmingham is stepping up its efforts to improve road safety by expanding the network of average speed cameras across the city. In a bid to crackdown on speeding and reduce traffic-related incidents, the city council has … Read More
Birmingham Bin Workers Prepare Legal Action Amid Ongoing Dispute Friday, January 30, 2026 birmingham binworkers unite strike legalaction council dispute paycuts equalpay consultation Up to 400 legal claims are being prepared against Birmingham City Council by bin workers engaged in a prolonged 13-month dispute, marking a new phase in the conflict over job roles and pay. Unite the union reports its members … Read More