Solihull Children's Services Inspection Outcome Due
The findings of a crucial Ofsted inspection into Solihull's children's services are expected imminently. Council leaders await the report following a 'thorough' October assessment.
The findings of a crucial Ofsted inspection into Solihull's children's services are expected imminently. Council leaders await the report following a 'thorough' October assessment.
Coventry City Council approves a landmark scheme to transform a former golf course into the West Midlands' largest nature reserve, funded for 30 years via Biodiversity Net Gain. Discover the ambitious '30 by 30' climate goal driving this change.
Explore Uffmoor Wood, an 85-hectare West Midlands woodland with Ice Age origins and links to King Offa. Discover its trails, wildlife, and seasonal magic just 26 minutes from Birmingham.
Comedian Alan Carr opens up about his struggle with trust and why he remains single four years after his split from ex-husband Paul Drayton. Read his candid revelations.
BBC's Amanda Holden confesses heartbreak after leaving her and Alan Carr's most challenging property renovation yet in Corfu. The 'worst' house lacked floors and windows.
A Birmingham McDonald's branch introduces a one-hour parking restriction to free up spaces. Delivery drivers had been causing congestion. Find out how customers can request an extension.
A major new report links domestic wood burning to serious health issues. Banning non-essential use could save lives and millions for the NHS. Discover the findings and calls for action.
Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' Valin Blake, found dead in Birmingham home with no heating or toilet. Family demands investigation into why he wasn't sectioned.
Parents claim a seven-year-old was pushed by a staff member at Stokes Wood Primary in Leicester, leaving the child with a head injury. The school's investigation concluded safeguards were followed.
Households across the UK face fines up to £300 for using wood burners incorrectly in smoke control zones. Learn the rules on authorised fuels and Defra-exempt appliances to avoid penalties.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals the one plant he'd never have in his garden: purple ornamental kale. Discover his winter alternative, hellebores, and get planting tips. Read more.
The staggering net worths of the Celebrity Traitors 2025 cast have been revealed. Discover how much Alan Carr, Stephen Fry, and others are worth after the BBC's hit show.
The BBC paid all 19 celebrities, including Alan Carr and Stephen Fry, a flat £40,000 fee for The Celebrity Traitors. Discover the details and why the prize goes to charity.
Alan Shearer says Aston Villa are 'genuine title contenders' after their 11th straight win. Unai Emery's side came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Alan Shearer insists Aston Villa are genuine Premier League contenders, but boss Unai Emery disagrees. All eyes are on their huge clash with leaders Arsenal. Who's right?
EastEnders will air a special flash-forward episode on New Year's Day, revealing Max Branning's fifth wedding. Actor Jake Wood calls the move 'brave, big and bold'. Read the full story.
A Chelmsley Wood family spend Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital as five-year-old Marley battles leukaemia. Discover their story and how to support the hospital's festive appeal.
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
Premier League legend Alan Shearer says in-form Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers should be in England's starting XI if the World Cup began now. Read his full verdict.
Alan Shearer explains why he doesn't see Aston Villa winning the Premier League title, despite their superb form. He predicts a two-horse race. Do you agree?
The trial of three men charged over the death of Suzanne Cherry, who was hit by a van on a Sutton Coldfield golf course, will begin in January. Get the latest updates.
Three men from Birmingham have been sentenced for a deliberate hit-and-run that injured two teenagers and a woman. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Read the full court report.
West Midlands Police issue a safety warning after three people were assaulted and robbed by the same man while walking alone in the dark in Chelmsley Wood. Be vigilant.
Everything you need to know about comedian and TV star Alan Carr, from his Chatty Man fame to his Celebrity Traitors win and personal life updates. Discover his age, net worth and more.
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr have definitively shut down speculation they are in line to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly as hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. Get the full story here.
A major independent review, led by Alan Milburn, will investigate the surge in young people not in work or education. The probe aims to tackle 'uncomfortable truths' and find solutions.
The legendary voice behind Strictly Come Dancing since 2004 has been unveiled as Alan Dedicoat, also known as the BBC's 'Voice of the Balls'. Discover the story of the show's iconic announcer.
Coronation Street's Alan Halsall has renewed his contract, securing Tyrone Dobbs' future on the ITV soap for at least another year. Discover the actor's journey and what's next for the beloved mechanic.
A Solihull council tenant has been banned from his property for three months after a court granted a Closure Order due to reports of Class A drug misuse and anti-social behaviour. Report issues confidentially.
Labour MPs are considering tighter restrictions on domestic wood burning in urban areas to combat harmful PM2.5 pollution. Read the latest government response.