Storm Goretti brings West Midlands to a standstill
Hundreds of schools closed and transport networks were crippled as Storm Goretti's heavy snow hit Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full impact and latest updates.
Hundreds of schools closed and transport networks were crippled as Storm Goretti's heavy snow hit Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full impact and latest updates.
Storm Goretti's snow has forced the closure of the vast majority of Birmingham's secondary schools. See the full list of confirmed closures and remote learning plans.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow brings Birmingham and the West Midlands to a standstill, forcing dozens of school closures and major transport disruption. See the stunning pictures.
Key West Midlands attractions are shut after heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. Get the latest on closures, travel disruption, and the amber weather warning.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti forces widespread school closures across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Get the latest list of affected schools and travel updates.
An Arctic blast has brought Birmingham to a standstill with 10cm of snow. Schools are closed, transport is halted, and an Amber warning is in force. Check the latest updates and travel advice here.
An amber weather warning for snow and ice threatens widespread disruption across the West Midlands on Friday, January 9. Check if your child's school is closed using the official government tool.
Dozens of schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed on Friday, January 9, 2026, due to heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. Check the full list of closures and delayed openings here.
Amber snow warning in force. Get the latest on school closures, rail disruption, and safety advice as Storm Goretti hits Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Multiple schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed Friday due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. Get the latest list of closures and safety updates here.
Key attractions across Birmingham and the West Midlands have closed as Storm Goretti brings an amber snow warning. Up to 30cm of snow is expected, causing travel disruption. Check for updates.
Amber snow warning issued as Storm Goretti batters Birmingham. Key attractions close, schools shut, and travel is disrupted. Check the latest updates and safety advice here.
NEU members at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirm nine days of strike action in January 2026, affecting 20 schools. Parents warned of disruption and possible closures.
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, due to severe snow and ice. Check the full list of closures in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England.
Storm Goretti threatens more UK school closures after 1,000+ shut Tuesday. Check if your child's school in Birmingham is affected with our guide.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Birmingham faces severe snow and ice disruption with a Met Office warning in force. Schools close, travel is hit, and temperatures are set to plummet to -5C overnight. Full details.
Birmingham wakes up to more snow and freezing temperatures on Tuesday 6 January, leading to school closures and travel disruption. Get the latest updates and send in your reports.
Hundreds of UK schools are closed as snow and ice warnings cause disruption. Check if your child's school in Birmingham is affected using the Government site.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 16 branches across the UK in January 2026, accelerating its move to digital services. See the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Poundland begins 2026 with 12 store closures this January, part of a plan to shut over 100 shops. Full list of locations and dates inside.
Santander's £2.65bn acquisition of TSB could see the familiar bank name disappear, triggering substantial branch closures and job losses. Find out what this means for millions of UK customers.
River Island will shut its Gracechurch Centre branch in Sutton Coldfield on January 18. All stock is now on sale. Discover the new retailers set to move into the area in 2026.
The first major snow of 2026 has hit the West Midlands, closing schools and causing travel chaos. A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is in force. Stay safe and check our latest updates.
Snowfall in Birmingham forces Uplands Manor Primary School to shut and disrupts transport across the West Midlands. Get the latest travel updates and weather warnings here.
Fashion retailer River Island is shutting 33 high street stores across the UK in January as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of closures.
Lloyds Banking Group will shut more high street branches in 2026, citing a major decline in counter transactions. Midlands locations affected. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 16 branch closures in January, with 55 more to follow by 2026. Find out which locations are affected and why this shift is happening.
Disability charity Scope announces closure of 77 high street shops, putting 200 staff roles and 2,000 volunteers at risk. See the full list of affected stores.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.