Inside Midland’s ‘Dreary’ HMP Featherstone: Struggling with Poor Living Conditions Tuesday, January 13, 2026 prison inspection hmpfeatherstone conditions maintenance selfharm overcrowding segregration drugrecovery rehabilitation An inspection report has revealed troubling conditions inside HMP Featherstone, a Midlands prison described as ‘dreary’ with substandard living environments. While the prison benefits from committed leadership, the HM … Read More
Solihull Council Children's Services Inspection Outcome Expected Next Week Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull ofsted inspection children services council safeguarding improvement commission report The outcome of a crucial full inspection of Solihull Council’s children’s services is anticipated next week, according to council leader Karen Grinsell. Solihull’s children’s services came under national scrutiny following … Read More
Touchwood Solihull Joe & The Juice Receives Zero Hygiene Rating Amid Chain's Assurance Tuesday, January 6, 2026 joeandthejuice hygiene solihull foodsafety inspection touchwood ratings uk compliance foodstandards Joe & The Juice’s Solihull store, located inside Touchwood shopping centre, has been handed a zero hygiene rating following an inspection on October 15 last year. This rating, issued by the Food Standards Agency, … Read More
Birmingham GP Surgery Suspended Over Serious Safety Failings Wednesday, December 31, 2025 suspension healthcare safety gp cqc oversight medication inspection birmingham specialmeasures The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has suspended Naseby Medical Centre, a GP surgery in Saltley, Birmingham, for six months following the discovery of significant safety and care failures. The suspension aims to protect … Read More
Birmingham's Top Primary Schools Earn ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Ratings Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ofsted outstanding primary schools birmingham education applications inspection teaching admissions A select number of primary schools across Birmingham have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, placing them among the very best educational institutions in the region. This prestigious rating reflects exceptional standards in … Read More
Closure Order Upheld for Bilston Children's Home Following Council Enforcement Wednesday, December 17, 2025 children care healthcare enforcement planning dudley bilston inspection noise community A Dudley Council enforcement notice ordering a children’s home in Bilston to stop operating has been upheld following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The property, a two-story semi-detached house on Maslin Drive, had … Read More