The UK prepares for a three-day snow event starting next Tuesday, February 12th, potentially affecting travel and Valentine’s Day plans. UK Braces for Three-Day Snow Whiteout: Exact Dates of Flurries Announced Hey! Snow may hit the whole UK soon. Next Tuesday, the 12th, expect snow. It goes from Scotland down to the Midlands. WX Charts…
A Birmingham mother reports significant positive changes in her familys diet thanks to a Tesco school program boosting fruit and vegetable intake. Tesco School Scheme Changes Family Eating Habits Says Birmingham Mother Kids often don’t eat enough fruits and veggies. A survey says only 12% of older kids eat five servings a day. Another study…
Labour is expected to give an update on free bus passes for those over 60. A petition supporting the initiative has already gathered 10,000 signatures. Free Bus Passes for Everyone Over 60 Backed as Labour to Give Update The Labour Party will soon give an update. It involves free bus passes for sixty-year-olds. Karen Hickman…
Birmingham faces more budget cuts amounting to £150 million, and a 7.5% council tax rise in 2025/26, continuing from their prior bankruptcy. Birmingham Council Crisis Continues: More Cuts Confirmed in Another Painful Budget Birmingham City Council declared bankruptcy nearly a year and a half ago. This event caused much trouble. They cut local services and…
Police are running workshops for kids aged three to five in Birmingham, teaching violence prevention and emotional control early on. Birmingham Police Workshops Target Nursery Kids to Curb City Violence Police run workshops for young kids. These workshops aim to reduce violence in Birmingham. The West Midlands Police work with kids aged three to five.…
Birmingham Airport updates parking this month, removing barriers. Enhancing efficiency with AutoPay and ANPR to quicken drop-offs and reduce congestion. Birmingham Airport Parking Change Starts This Month: Feature Removed for Speed Birmingham Airport is changing some car parks. The change begins this month. They will remove barriers in some areas. This will make things faster.…
An Uber driver is on trial for the death of a speeding motorcyclist in Birmingham. The biker’s high speed is a key factor. Uber Driver on Trial in Birmingham for Biker Death; Speeding Motorcyclist Involved An Uber driver faces a court case. He is accused of causing a motorcyclist’s death and supposedly failed to yield…
Cofton Pizza has relocated to Barnt Green, partnering with The Garrity now Cofton on The Green, aiming to bring Neapolitan pizza to the village. Brilliant Birmingham pizza traders announce next chapter in new Barnt Green home A Birmingham pizza place has a new home. It is now in Barnt Green village. Cofton Pizza moved on…
A new cycle lane near the YTL Arena at Filton Airfield aims to ease traffic concerns. The council considers public feedback on Charlton Road changes. Win-win verdict in Bristol arena bike lane plans near YTL Arena site People are talking about a new cycle lane. It’s planned for North Bristol near the YTL Arena. The…
Concerns rise over potential privatisation of Bristol’s social care, amid scrutiny of firms’ profits and potential service quality impacts. Privatisation Fears in Social Care as Firms Reap Hefty Profits Bristol may privatize some social care services soon. This could save the city council money. A review will examine current services. They will decide who provides…