Storm Goretti Amber Warning for Birmingham & West Midlands
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.
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£20m New School for Oldbury as 70-Year-Old Building Fails
Sandwell Council plans a new £20m Passivhaus school in Brandhall Village to replace the structurally failing Causeway Green Primary. The 70-year-old building is the borough's worst. Read the latest.
West Midlands Schools Shut as Storm Goretti Brings Blizzard
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.
Petition for traffic lights at Birmingham primary school
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Teacher Strikes: 20 Schools Hit Over 9 Days in Jan 2026
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.
UK School Closures List for Wednesday Due to Snow
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.
Birmingham Schools Face Closures as Storm Goretti Hits UK
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.
Staffordshire school closures due to snow - full list
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 snow: Met Office warning as temps set to hit -5C
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 snow causes school closures and travel issues
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.
Schools closed for safety amid freezing Black Country weather
Several schools and colleges across the Black Country remain closed due to hazardous icy conditions and snow, disrupting the post-Christmas return. Key updates on Alder Coppice Primary, Ormiston Forge Academy, Sandwell College, and Halesowen College.
School meal price rise sparks fury across UK
Outrage as school meal prices rise for the first time in nine years, hitting families in Northern Ireland and England. Experts warn of a 'massive negative impact' on children's health and education.
Full list of UK school closures due to snow
An Arctic blast forces widespread school closures across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Get the full list of affected schools and the latest Met Office forecast.
Birmingham School Closures After Snow Forecast
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.
Government rejects four-day school week petition
Children's Minister Josh MacAlister has dismissed calls for a four-day school week in England, warning it would harm learning and put pressure on families. Read the full response.
Lloyds Bank closes 16 branches this month
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.
UK School Closures Extended Tuesday Due to Snow
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed again on Tuesday due to heavy snow and ice. Check the full list of affected areas and the latest Met Office weather warnings.
Poundland Shuts 12 Stores, Over 100 Closures by 2026
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.
TSB to Vanish from UK High Street in Santander Takeover
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.
Snow and ice close schools, disrupt West Midlands transport
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.
Black Country Schools Shut Due to Snow
Multiple primary schools and a college in the Black Country are closed or delayed on Monday, January 5, 2026, due to hazardous snow and ice. Check the latest updates for parents.
Birmingham snow causes school closure and travel disruption
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.
UK Snow Causes Widespread School Closures
A major snowstorm has forced hundreds of schools across the UK to close on Monday, January 5, 2026. Check the full list of affected schools in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Lloyds Bank confirms more branch closures for 2026
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 Bank Closes 16 Branches Starting This Month
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.
Birmingham Primary School 2026 Applications Close Jan 15
Parents in Birmingham must submit primary school applications for September 2026 by January 15. Late forms risk children missing their preferred school. Here's the full guide.
Critical Jan 15 Deadline for Wolverhampton School Applications
Urgent reminder for Wolverhampton parents: the deadline for primary school applications is 15 January 2026. With only 43% submitted, late applications risk losing preferred school places.
Scope closes 77 charity shops, 200 jobs at risk
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.
Birmingham Bullring and Grand Central 2025 closures list
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.
NHS Guide: When to Keep Your Child Off School
Struggling to decide if your child is well enough for school? The NHS provides clear guidance on 17 common illnesses, from chickenpox to COVID-19. Learn the rules to keep everyone safe.
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