Smethwick Food Trailer Car Park Proposal Rejected After Government Inspector's Review Saturday, February 21, 2026 smethwick parking safety foodtrailer planning council appeal pedestrian inspection carpark A proposal to keep a food trailer stationed in a Smethwick car park has been denied following the dismissal of an appeal by a government planning inspector. Sandwell Council had previously rejected a request for temporary … Read More
Coffee Chain Tim Hortons Fails Hygiene Inspection in Birmingham Tuesday, February 17, 2026 timhortons birmingham hygiene safety inspection foodstandards coffee cleanliness newstreet fail Tim Hortons, a well-known coffee chain, has come under scrutiny after its Birmingham New Street branch received a failing hygiene inspection. On December 16, the store was rated just one out of five in an assessment conducted … Read More
Latest Midlands Ofsted Ratings Reveal New 'Exceptional' Grade as Inspection System Overhauled Saturday, February 14, 2026 ofsted midlands education inspection schools grades exceptional westmidlands primary standards Schools across the West Midlands have recently received updated ratings under Ofsted’s revamped inspection system, marking a significant change in how educational standards are assessed. Moving away from the traditional … Read More
Halfords Issues Warning to 1.2 Million UK Drivers Risking £1,000 Fine and Licence Points Thursday, February 12, 2026 halfords mot drivers uk finance fines safety vehicle licence inspection Halfords has raised serious concerns for over 1.2 million drivers in the UK who could face a £1,000 fine and six points on their driving licence for driving without a valid MOT. This alarming figure highlights a significant … Read More
Ofsted Issues Update Following Visit to Birmingham’s Beaufort Special School Saturday, February 7, 2026 ofsted birmingham education school inspection specialschool leadership curriculum improvement students Ofsted inspectors have recently conducted a follow-up visit to Beaufort Special School in Hodge Hill, Birmingham, which has been rated inadequate in every category since June 2023. This rating marks the lowest possible score … Read More
'Heart of the Community' Birmingham Cafe Bounces Back After Mice Fine and Zero Hygiene Rating Tuesday, February 3, 2026 birmingham cafe hygiene ratings kingsheath mice foodsafety community recovery inspection The owner of Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham has revealed how her cafe recovered quickly after being closed and fined for a mice infestation last year—but a council computer glitch meant customers couldn’t see its new … Read More