How to recycle your real Christmas tree in Solihull
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham's Kitts Green has transformed from an Ofsted 'requires improvement' rating to being ranked among Britain's top 10 primary schools. Discover the school's 'secret to success'.
Your complete guide to the Boxing Day TV schedule across major UK channels. Discover the best films, festive specials, and family shows to enjoy on 26th December 2025.
Discover how to find and buy unwanted Christmas gifts on eBay for huge discounts. Our guide reveals the best categories, search tips, and timing for savvy UK shoppers.
From Caldmore to Weoley Castle, discover the Midlands place names that are linguistic minefields. A guide to saying them like a local. Can you pass the test?
Lifestyle experts name the eight best areas to live in the West Midlands in 2026. Discover the top picks, from Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to vibrant Kings Heath.
Birmingham City Council announces Christmas bin collection changes for 2025. Find new dates for Christmas and Boxing Day pickups, plus rules for tree recycling and extra waste.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
The historic Cotswold town of Malmesbury, England's oldest borough, has been celebrated in The Sunday Times' prestigious 'Best Places to Live 2025' guide. Discover its charm and community spirit.
Pupils at Loughborough Schools Foundation have raised nearly £2,000 for Rainbows Hospice and delivered 50 festive hampers to vulnerable residents across the East Midlands.
Five future guide dogs experienced the sights and sounds of Bristol Airport in a special training visit. Learn how this prepares them for life-changing work and how the airport supports assistance dogs.
Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.
Average property prices in Rotton Park, Birmingham, fell by £109,000 in a year, the sharpest drop in the city. Discover the local insights and market trends behind the figures.
Loughborough Schools Foundation PE teacher Tom Halfhide will represent England in the 2025 Men's Netball Nations Series in Singapore, just two years after taking up the sport.
Larchwood Primary in Brentwood invites parents to read with pupils each term, fostering a love of books and boosting vocabulary. Headteacher Steve Bowsher shares the success story.
Discover the 27 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham based on the latest Key Stage 2 SATs results. See which schools lead in reading, maths, and writing standards for 2025.
Discover the exclusive list of Birmingham primary schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Parents must submit applications by January 15 for September 2026 intake.
Four West Midlands state primary schools have been ranked among the nation's top 100 in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list.
The Department for Education has published its latest league tables. Discover which 27 Birmingham primary schools had the highest proportion of pupils meeting expected standards in 2025 SATs.
Discover the 30 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham, as ranked by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Explore the list and see which schools excel in reading, maths, and English.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals Birmingham's best secondary schools, with state schools showing a remarkable 9.4 place surge. Discover the top performers.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
Albatross Death Cult in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter leapfrogs two-Michelin-starred Opheem to rank 12th in the prestigious Harden's guide. Discover the 'amazing' 14-seat canalside spot.
A new wearable biosensor from Abbott tracks real-time glucose to show how food affects energy and cravings. Available at Boots, it offers personalised insights for better health.
Discover the top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2024/25, ranked by Attainment 8 scores. See which schools are excelling in GCSE results.
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
Campaigners call for four-day school week trials in England and Wales to address teacher workload and retention crisis. Could a shorter week boost wellbeing and results?