Tamworth completes £21.6m town centre regeneration
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
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Five areas of Walsall town centre transformation revealed
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Free NHS Prescriptions and Dental Care for Young Care Leavers
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Autistic man dies in Tenerife after carer dispute
Jamie Cole, 25, died after falling from a hotel balcony. A coroner found his carer's responses 'inappropriate' but ruled no gross failures. Read his mother's heartbreaking statement.
Walsall's £32m Super Tip Opening in January
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
Birmingham teachers strike over 100+ redundancies
Teachers across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership will strike for nine days in January 2026 over plans to cut more than 100 jobs. The NEU warns of damage to education.
New Essex hub tackles unemployment for young adults with learning difficulties
A new enterprise hub in Essex, Hope Park, is creating vital career pathways for young adults with learning difficulties, challenging the shocking 95% unemployment rate. Discover how this project is changing lives.
New hotel and shops for Wolverhampton's former Sports Direct
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Golf Club Raises £32k for Homeless and Cystic Fibrosis Support
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Walsall's £32m 'super tip' to open in late January
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
Cinderella cast visits Duckyls Farm for festive magic
Adults with learning disabilities enjoyed a magical afternoon as the Chequer Mead Theatre's Cinderella cast visited Duckyls Farm. The festive event featured songs, carols, and pantomime sparkle.
AI for social workers: Council explores tech amid concerns
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
Dudley Council: Safeguarding up 300%, drones, £10k row
Dudley Council faces a 300% rise in adult safeguarding cases, deploys drones against off-road bikes, and sparks a £10k spending row. Explore this week's key developments.
Vulnerable woman died after being left alone in toilet
A vulnerable woman on 24-hour watch died after being left alone in a toilet at a Grimsby mental health facility. The inquest heard of multiple failings in her care.
GP said breast lump was 'just a duct' - now terminal
Shanice Bennett, 26, was told a breast lump was likely a blocked milk duct. It was stage four terminal cancer. She's now living her bucket list.
Birmingham Care Staff Shortlisted for National Awards
Eight dedicated staff from Cygnet Elms in Birmingham are finalists in the Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards. Discover their inspiring stories.
West Midlands Garden Centre's Huge Christmas Section & Café
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
Dudley safeguarding reports surge 300% in a decade
Dudley Council faces a 300% surge in adult safeguarding reports over ten years, with self-neglect the top concern, while care provider market struggles. Read the full report.
Inquest finds hospital failings in death of girl, 12
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.
Walsall's former M&S store approved for college transformation
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
TUBR secures six-figure investment to expand AI tech
Sheffield innovator TUBR seals a £154,000 angel investment to accelerate its machine learning platform for food retailers, enabling smarter staffing and waste reduction. Discover how this investment fuels growth.
Walsall College plans for former M&S store decided
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Lancashire MEGA Hubs: 7,000 Pupils Learn Future Tech
Nearly 7,000 Lancashire secondary students explore AI, cybersecurity and robotics through innovative MEGA Hubs programme. Discover how this initiative bridges the digital skills gap.
DWP claimants report better treatment under Scottish system
A claimant's experience reveals stark contrast between DWP's PIP and Scotland's ADP, highlighting a more humane, conversational assessment process. Discover the difference.
Inclusive Snow White Panto in Birmingham
A unique Snow White pantomime created and performed by people with learning disabilities takes the stage at Sutton Town Hall. Celebrate inclusion and community spirit.
Spotless Woodland Caravan Park Wins Top Award
Somers Wood Caravan Park in Meriden has been crowned the West Midlands' best caravan park and best adult-only site. Discover this award-winning retreat just 30 minutes from Birmingham.
Denbighshire Care Manager Scoops Prestigious Wales Award
Michael Rawlins, a care manager from Denbighshire, has been honoured with a Wales Care Award for his transformative work with adults with learning disabilities. Discover his inspiring story.
Grandparents can claim £19,151 for childcare
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could be eligible for five key payments worth up to £19,151. Discover how to boost your finances.
DWP saves £4.4m with AI fraud detection
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
More Police in Birmingham After Stabbings
West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.
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