Unai Emery Fires ‘Never Give Up’ Rallying Cry as Aston Villa Chase Premier League Glory Friday, February 20, 2026 astonvilla unaiemery premierleague football villapark championsleague arsenal mancity soccer leadership sport Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is defiantly optimistic as his side sits proudly in third place in the Premier League, with just 12 matches left in the season. Despite some recent setbacks, Emery insists that Villa’s strong … Read More
St Paul’s School for Girls Named Best Comprehensive in the Midlands Wednesday, February 18, 2026 comprehensive education stpauls midlands birmingham ofsted outstanding school leadership inclusion St Paul’s School for Girls, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been named the best comprehensive school in the Midlands. The accolade comes from the highly respected Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, where the school … Read More
Top Midlands Comprehensive Schools Recognised in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 Sunday, February 15, 2026 midlands comprehensive education schools parentpower westmidlands stpauls ardenacademy challenges leadership The Midlands' leading comprehensive schools, known for consistently outperforming expectations, have been highlighted in the prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. These schools deserve recognition for their … Read More
‘Ballsy’ Birmingham Needs to Own Its Brilliance, City Leader Urges Thursday, February 12, 2026 birmingham business investment citycentre development collaboration regeneration lifesciences culture leadership Birmingham’s business, civic, and cultural leaders are calling for a bold new attitude—a shift away from self-deprecation toward confidently celebrating the city’s vibrant future. At a high-profile gathering at Birmingham … 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
West Midlands Police Commit to Investigate Every Hate Crime Following Maccabi Fan Ban Controversy Wednesday, February 4, 2026 westmidlands police hatecrime maccabi astonvilla accountability antisemitism trust leadership policing West Midlands Police leadership have reiterated their commitment to restoring public trust after the contentious decision to ban Israeli football supporters from a match in Birmingham. Police and Crime Commissioner Simon … Read More