University of Birmingham study finds school phone bans ineffective; grades, mental health, sleep, and exercise unchanged in 1227 students across 30 schools. Birmingham Study Reveals School Mobile Phone Bans Useless, 50 Heads Say Don’t Buy Them A new study looked at phone bans in schools. Birmingham University led this research and found phone bans don’t…
Solihull Council awaits a decision on emergency funding to address a significant budget deficit. The financial situation has improved slightly, but challenges remain. Council to Learn Outcome of Key Decision on Emergency Government Support Solihull: Solihull Council is waiting to see if it will get emergency government funding. This support is crucial to avoid a…
West Midlands councils are likely to increase their transport fund contributions to support free or discounted travel passes for residents. Midland Councils Set to Pay More for Free or Discount Travel Passes West Midlands: Councils are meeting this week to discuss transport funding. They plan to increase contributions for free or discounted travel passes. The…
Residents in Chelmsley Wood can share their thoughts on a new crime crackdown aimed at addressing armed criminal activity in the area. Chelmsley Wood Armed Criminals Crackdown Moves Closer as Public Views Sought Chelmsley Wood: Residents can now voice their opinions on a crackdown against crime. This follows reports of masked criminals armed with knives…
A home in Shirley may become a dental surgery due to a local shortage of services. The proposal aims to improve access to dental care for residents. Urgent Need for New Solihull Dentists as Surgery Bids to Convert House Shirley: A home on Yoxall Road might be turned into a dental surgery. Planners say there’s…
Two men were sentenced for threatening police with a gun in Solihull. They were caught in a parked Mercedes and later found with a firearm and ammunition. Solihull Gunmen Jailed After Threatening Police with Firearm During Stop Solihull: Two gunmen are now in jail after threatening police with a firearm. Andrew Beckett and Antony Briscoe…
Solihull planners will decide on a car port application linked to a councillor’s partner. The meeting is set for next week, ensuring transparency in the process. Councillor’s Partner’s Planning Application Reviewed by Solihull Committee Solihull: Next week, planners will decide on a car port application. The applicant is the partner of a councillor, which brings…
Claire Ady, a Solihull mum, runs ‘Wed in Central Park,’ planning dream weddings in NYC from afar, helping couples create unforgettable moments. Meet the Mum Making Dreams Come True in New York from Suburban Solihull Solihull: Claire Ady is a mum who helps couples get married in New York. She runs a business called ‘Wed…
Brian Field, a convicted child killer, has died, raising questions about his possible involvement in other unsolved cases in Birmingham and Chelmsley Wood. Secrets of Solihull Child Killer Linked to Unsolved Murders and Disappearances Solihull: A child killer named Brian Field has died in prison. He was linked to several unsolved murders and disappearances in…
In Solihull, 50 schools are urging parents to delay buying smartphones for kids. This initiative aims to improve mental health and focus among students. West Midlands Schools Ban Phones as Parents Express Gratitude for Support Solihull: A group of schools in West Midlands is asking parents to hold off on buying smartphones for their kids.…