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'.
A Birmingham mother of three has created the FIT MAMA app, a holistic health tool for busy parents. Discover her tips for fitting wellness into motherhood.
The UK government has revised its inheritance tax plans for farmers after protests. The new rules allow couples to pass on up to £5m. Find out what changed.
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons risk fines for misusing parent and child parking bays. A study reveals 25% misuse, with one mother fined £260. Know the rules to avoid penalties.
Two activists on a prolonged hunger strike for Gaza have been rushed to hospital with severe health deterioration. Read their demands and the government's response.
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.
Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design in Solihull, stood in front of contractors after roadworks appeared without warning, severely impacting her crucial festive trade. Read the full story.
UK police face criticism for using 'cumulative disruption' powers quashed in May 2025 to manage pro-Palestine protests. Lawyers warn of a legal vacuum and stifled democracy.
Birmingham residents face more missed bin collections after protests at a council depot. The city's long-running industrial dispute continues to cause disruption. Read the latest updates.
A stark Nationwide Building Society survey reveals the cost of living crisis is forcing parents to make tough sacrifices this Christmas, with spending gaps widening. Discover the impact and how to help.
Staffordshire County Council deployed extra guards after a Reform UK-led meeting was disrupted by protesters demanding resignations over alleged racist social media posts. Read the latest.
UK police chiefs announce a decisive crackdown on the chant 'globalise the intifada' following the Bondi Beach attack, stating the context has changed. Read the full statement and community reaction.
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.
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.
Parents in Birmingham are expressing deep concern over letting their children visit the city's Christmas Markets alone, following a spate of knife crime. Discover their fears and police safety advice.
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.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
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.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was adjourned twice after angry protests over the bins strike. A man in a shark suit watched as mock bank notes were thrown and chants erupted. Read the full story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was halted twice after angry outbursts from the public gallery over the ongoing bins strike. Read the full story on the heated dispute.
Police detain 25 in Birmingham for supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Learn about the arrests, the legal context, and the ongoing judicial review.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
UK farmers park tractors in Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves' 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1m. Read their demands.
Farmers are banned from bringing tractors to a Westminster protest against inheritance tax changes on Budget Day. Police cite risk of 'serious disruption'. Read the latest.
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board faces criticism from 300 senior doctors over recruitment freeze targeting 350 job cuts. Read the full investigation into the healthcare crisis.
Shoppers at Tesco, Asda and other major UK supermarkets are being warned about the strict age limit for parent and child parking bays. Learn the rules to avoid a £100 fine.