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Drivers over age 70 face new mandatory rule because current law 'inadequate"
40+ min ago (380+ words) Drivers over age 70 face new mandatory rule because current law 'inadequate' Road safety specialist GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed the Labour Party government's new consultation on driver eyesight regulations, which it says could pave the way for reforms to ensure…...
All the best Midlands comprehensive schools named on new list
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (273+ words) Arden Academy in Knowle has been named among the best.(Image: Birmingham Live) The Midlands' best comprehensive schools, which persistently punch above their weight, have been named on a prestigious list. They have been singled out for praise in the…...
From Boeing simulators to Esports - discover a campus built for the future
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (287+ words) Step inside the "77 million Sandwell College central campus this March to see why 100+ vocational courses are the region's best-kept secret for career success If you thought college was just desks and whiteboards, think again. Sandwell College is home to a…...
Tamworth attraction makes major change so some people can get in for free
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (355+ words) It normally costs "9.50 for children to visit this Tamworth attraction There's an attraction, just half an hour from Birmingham, where people can step back through 900 years of history. A trip to Tamworth Castle gives you a sense of how the…...
Mapped: New Birmingham breakfast clubs offering kids free meals
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (160+ words) A total of 44 primary schools will be launching new clubs when kids return from the Easter holidays - see the exact locations here A total of 44 new free breakfast clubs will launch across Birmingham primary schools when pupils return from their…...
First look inside Midlands' newest school with only two year groups
1+ week, 1+ day ago (706+ words) Burleyfields Primary School is open to nursery and reception children but will 'continue to grow year-on-year as the community expands' A new primary school has opened in the Midlands with just two year groups attending. Burleyfields Primary School has welcomed…...
Over 300,000 children to get free breakfast clubs saving parents £450 a year
1+ week, 5+ day ago (358+ words) Over 300,000 children are set to get free breakfast clubs in April, with parents saving "450 a year. Schools already enrolled on the programme have served up seven million meals to date while giving parents up to 95 hours of precious time back…...
Staffordshire schools closed due to 'treacherous' snowy conditions - full list
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (130+ words) Dozens of schools across Staffordshire have closed due to 'treacherous' weather conditions. Freezing temperatures and snowfall has resulted in poor road conditions and icy footpaths across the area. This has resulted in some schools choosing to shut to students and…...
Thousands of car industry jobs at risk in 2026 across UK and Europe
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (336+ words) Falling car sales, and the impact of tariffs and high interest rates could lead to the slump Experts are warning that thousands of car industry jobs are at risk of redundancy in 2026, across the UK, Europe, and further afield. A…...
Driving instructor shares biggest mistake made by learners on tests
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) A driving instructor has shared the most common reason he sees people failing their driving test, saying it's often due to a lack of proper observations A driving instructor has exposed the frequent error many learners commit during their driving…...