Teacher banned for life after school trip sex assault
Kevin Davies, 60, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil. Read the full report on the TRA ruling.
Kevin Davies, 60, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil. Read the full report on the TRA ruling.
Fed-up parents in Birmingham launch petition as teacher strikes over redundancies disrupt education for thousands of pupils. They urge the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership to resolve the dispute now.
Simon Taylor, 43, a former soldier turned teacher, has been sentenced to four years and six months for sexually assaulting and grooming a pupil. Read the full court report.
The Met Office confirms an end to disruptive snow in the West Midlands. Find out the detailed forecast for milder temperatures, heavy showers, and strong winds next week.
The Met Office has issued an 8-hour yellow warning for ice across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Disruption is expected on Sunday morning as rain and snow hit frozen surfaces.
A Netherton-based streamer and card trader was targeted by burglars who stole a box of autographed football cards worth £20,000. Sam Hemus believes the thieves were viewers who knew his movements.
Discover the top 23 hidden gems and day-out spots in Birmingham and the West Midlands for your 2026 travel plans, from galleries to the Balti Triangle.
Weather maps predict the deepest snow in the Midlands this Sunday, with Cheadle near Stoke forecast for 3.1cm. A Met Office yellow ice warning is in effect. Get the latest travel updates.
The West Midlands and Staffordshire are set for more snowfall this Sunday, with Cheadle predicted to be worst-hit. Get the latest travel updates and weather alerts.
Severe weather disrupts over 80 National Express West Midlands bus services. Check the full list of suspensions and route changes for Friday, January 9.
Temperatures set to plunge below zero across the Midlands, triggering £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments for eligible households. See the full list of affected postcodes.
Storm Goretti, a 'multi-hazard event,' brings record 99mph winds and the worst Midlands snowfall in 10 years, halting flights and rail services. See the full impact.
National Express West Midlands suspends all services as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and 'difficult' road conditions. See the full list of affected routes and latest updates.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow brings Midlands travel to a standstill. National Express West Midlands suspends all buses until at least 8:30am. Check latest updates.
Storm Goretti brings heavy snow, causing travel chaos. National Express West Midlands diverts dozens of bus services. Check the full list of affected routes and latest travel advice.
Peter Jenkins, a former teacher from Solihull jailed for sickening sex attacks on young girls, has been banned from the profession for life. Read the full report.
Dozens of schools across the West Midlands are closed Thursday as Storm Goretti triggers an amber snow warning. Up to 30cm of snow could fall, causing major travel disruption. Check if your child's school is affected.
The Midlands faces significant disruption as an amber Met Office snow warning is issued. Up to 4.6 inches of snow is forecast to hit towns including Birmingham and Wolverhampton from 8pm Thursday. Stay informed.
OpenTable reveals the West Midlands' most-booked restaurants for January 2026. Discover the top spots in Birmingham and beyond for fantastic cuisine and popularity.
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.
Exclusive: Over 150 teachers barred for sexual misconduct since 2015, yet none have lost their taxpayer-funded pensions. Calls grow for urgent government action.
A National Express bus driver suffered potentially serious injuries in a crash with a van at a Birmingham roundabout. Two passengers were also hospitalised. Read the latest traffic and safety update.
Fresh snowfall is forecast to hit the Midlands from Wednesday, following Monday's wintry conditions. Check our interactive map for local forecasts.
Explore Saltwells National Nature Reserve, home to the Midlands' largest free sculpture trail, ancient woodland, and a family-friendly pub, just opposite the Merry Hill shopping centre.
MPs will debate a petition signed by thousands demanding a four-day school week to tackle teacher burnout. The government opposes the move, citing childcare and economic impacts.
A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is in force for parts of the West Midlands and Wales from Sunday, threatening travel chaos. Up to 8cm could fall.
Drayton Manor Park announces closure for Sunday, January 4, 2026, citing guest safety amid Met Office snow warnings. Bookings rescheduled for February half term.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker outlines major 2026 projects: five new railway stations opening, 5,000 new homes, and a fund to revive high streets. He also addresses potential political challenges.
From Black Sabbath's historic Freedom of Birmingham to A-level triumphs and community acts of kindness, discover the uplifting Midlands stories that defined 2025.
Five teachers from Birmingham and the West Midlands have been indefinitely banned from the classroom following proven misconduct, including inappropriate contact with pupils. Read the full details.