Birmingham School Kitchen Receives Zero Hygiene Rating, Parents Uninformed for Over a Month Tuesday, March 17, 2026 birmingham school foodhygiene warrenfarm cityserve hygienerating inspection appeal catering parents Warren Farm Primary School in Kingstanding, Birmingham, faced scrutiny after its kitchen was awarded a zero-star hygiene rating on January 26—signifying “urgent improvement necessary” according to the Food … Read More
The Silent Struggle: The Crushing Loneliness Many Parents Face Monday, March 16, 2026 parenting loneliness motherhood support isolation mentalhealth community wellbeing englishheritage parents Kate Brown* once shared a simple, yet profound moment: a funny thought crossed her mind, prompting a soft chuckle—only to realize she couldn’t remember the last time she’d truly laughed out loud. This revelation opened her … Read More
HMRC Increases Child Benefit Payments for Parents of Children Born After 2010 Sunday, February 22, 2026 hmrc childbenefit parents pensions nationalinsurance benefits taxyear2027 education claim childcare HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is set to increase Child Benefit payments for parents with children born after 2010. For the tax year ending 5 April 2027, the Child Benefit rate will rise to £27.05 per week for the first or … Read More
Seven Asda and Hobbycraft Products Recalled Over Asbestos Concerns Wednesday, February 18, 2026 recall asbestos asda hobbycraft toys safety parents warning crafts contamination Seven products from Asda and Hobbycraft have been recalled across the UK due to fears they may contain traces of asbestos. Both retailers have emphasized the importance of stopping use immediately and taking protective … Read More
Parents at Birmingham School Urged to Slow Down Amid Safety Concerns Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham parents schoolsafety driving parking westmidlandspolice oasisacademy speeding fines community Parents at Oasis Academy Short Heath, a primary school in Birmingham, have been urged to slow down amid growing concerns about dangerous driving and illegal parking during school drop-off and pick-up times. West Midlands … Read More
City Centre Dispersal Order Launches This Weekend in Response to Rising Yob Behaviour Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dispersal police youth antisocial lichfield crime order safety community parents Staffordshire Police are set to implement a dispersal order in Lichfield city centre from 3pm on Friday, February 6, through to 3pm on Sunday, February 8, aimed at tackling escalating anti-social behaviour among young groups. … Read More