At Least 25 Birmingham Families Caught Falsifying Addresses to Secure School Places Sunday, November 30, 2025 birmingham schools fraud admissions families education investigation council catchment grammar A recent investigation by Birmingham City Council’s counter fraud team has revealed that at least 25 families were caught submitting false information to gain admission for their children into preferred schools. These … Read More
Doctors' Strike in Birmingham and Solihull Results in Minimal Service Disruption Sunday, November 30, 2025 strike doctors birmingham solihull nhs pay training industrialaction healthcare bma Resident doctors in Birmingham and Solihull took industrial action between November 14 and 19, with up to 75% participating in a dispute over pay and training opportunities. Despite the high strike participation, NHS leaders … Read More
Major Road Changes Coming to Birmingham: New 30mph Limits and Speed Cameras Announced Sunday, November 30, 2025 birmingham roadsafety speedlimits trafficcameras speedreduction citycouncil drivinglaws accidentprevention roadchanges trafficenforcement Significant transformations are set to reshape Birmingham’s road network starting in 2026, as city officials announce sweeping new measures designed to slow traffic and improve safety. The key change will see speed limits … Read More
Inside the Historic Birmingham Library Frozen in Time That 'Will Never Reopen' Sunday, November 30, 2025 library birmingham heritage preservation victorian community closure education poverty council Three years after its closure, Birmingham’s historic Spring Hill Library remains perfectly preserved yet eerily frozen in time. Once a bustling community hub, the Grade II-listed Victorian building adjacent to Tesco on Spring … Read More
The Twinkling Village Near Birmingham That Transports You to a Magical Christmas Past Saturday, November 29, 2025 christmas birmingham village festival festive tradition winter lights decorations holiday Nestled just outside Birmingham, this enchanting village transforms into a winter wonderland each year, capturing the spirit of Christmas like nowhere else. As dusk falls, thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the streets, … Read More
West Midlands Rent Soars: Some Areas Top £1,000 Per Month Amid Rising Bills Saturday, November 29, 2025 rent westmidlands solihull birmingham housing inflation ons rentalprices tenants costofliving Rent prices across the West Midlands are climbing rapidly, with some areas now seeing average rents exceed £1,000 per month, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Leading the surge is … Read More