Birmingham Snow Forecast: Freezing Temperatures and Wintry Weather Expected Monday, November 17, 2025 birmingham snow midlands freezing weather forecast cold metoffice frost winter Snow is expected to fall across the Midlands this week as a cold front moves through the UK, bringing freezing temperatures and wintry conditions. Forecasters warn that parts of the country, including areas as far south as … Read More
Residents Warned of Potential Increase in Odours from Midlands Landfill in December Saturday, November 15, 2025 landfill odour emissions environment gas telford midlands waste disposal monitoring Residents near the Granville Landfill site in Priorslee, Telford, have been advised to prepare for a temporary rise in unpleasant odours in the coming weeks. The Midlands landfill, operated by Potters (Midlands), is … Read More
Midlands Faces Growing Drought Threat Amid Persistent Dry Conditions Friday, November 14, 2025 drought midlands rainfall environmentagency waterconservation climatechange agriculture heatwave metoffice watercrisis The Midlands is confronting the very real possibility of widespread drought next year unless the region experiences sustained heavy rainfall this winter, the Environment Agency has warned. This caution comes on the heels of … Read More
Stunned Midland Parent 'Can't Believe I Didn't Realise Child Was Being Groomed Online' Thursday, November 13, 2025 grooming onlineabuse childprotection nspcc childline midlands sexualcommunication technology safeguarding mentalhealth A parent from the Midlands has spoken out, deeply shaken after discovering their daughter was groomed online. The child, who had sent photos to someone she met over the internet, was left feeling it was her fault and … Read More
Midlands' Top Secondary Schools Where Nearly All Pupils Achieve Excellence Wednesday, November 12, 2025 midlands secondaryschools gcse education grammarschools examresults academicexcellence warwickshire birmingham topgrades A new league table has identified the West Midlands secondary schools where almost every student attains top grades in English and maths GCSE exams. These schools are predominantly selective grammar or prestigious private … Read More
Tory Defections to Reform UK Draw Criticism from Dudley Council Leader Tuesday, November 11, 2025 dudley reformuk conservative defections council politics elections midlands byelection councillors Dudley Council has witnessed a growing presence of Reform UK as two more Conservative councillors, Cllr James Clinton and Cllr Jason Thorne from Pedmore ward, officially joined the party on November 9. This move boosts Reform … Read More