Full List of West Midlands Schools Offering Free Breakfast as 84 New Clubs Launch Sunday, February 1, 2026 westmidlands breakfastclubs freemeals education dfe schoolprograms childwellbeing attendance government parentsupport Thousands of children across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region will soon enjoy free breakfasts at school, thanks to the launch of 84 new breakfast clubs. According to the Department for Education (DfE), around … Read More
21 English Counties Prepare for Snowfall as West Midlands Faces Winter Verdict Sunday, February 1, 2026 snowfall england midlands westmidlands winter weather forecast metoffice february cold Weather forecasts indicate that up to 21 counties across England may experience snow on Friday, February 6. A widespread snow cover extending roughly 245 miles is predicted to affect various regions, with particular attention … Read More
Midlands Drivers Fined for Speeding Under 30mph in 20mph Zones Sunday, February 1, 2026 midlands speeding 20mph zones fines drivers westmidlands safety enforcement residential Drivers across the West Midlands have been surprised to find speeding fines in the post despite travelling at speeds under 30mph. Many were caught exceeding the 20mph limits set in certain zones, particularly residential … Read More
Midlands Towns Where Your Postcode Influences Life Expectancy Sunday, February 1, 2026 lifespan westmidlands bromsgrove sandwell wolverhampton ons postcode health longevity statistics New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights significant differences in average life expectancy across towns in the West Midlands. The analysis shows that where you live can have a major impact on how … Read More
Birmingham Police Officer Dismissed for Assaulting Boyfriend During Domestic Dispute Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham police officer assault domestic violence grossmisconduct dismissal protectionorder westmidlands A Birmingham police officer has been dismissed without notice after she punched her boyfriend and grabbed his throat during a heated argument at his home. PC Furlong, who was off-duty and had been drinking, momentarily lost … Read More
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets: Where Serious Crimes Are Most Frequent Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham crime violence lozells aston police offences handsworth southyardley westmidlands Recent analysis of West Midlands Police crime data for 2025 has identified Birmingham’s most dangerous streets, highlighting where the highest numbers of serious crimes occur. These offenses include severe acts such as … Read More