1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (485+ words) Seven million Brits got a new job in 2025 despite unemployment remaining at 5.2%(Image: Nick Wilkinson) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that more than seven million people started a new job last year, despite unemployment remaining high at 5.2 per…...

22+ hour, 51+ min ago  (201+ words) General image of a phone(Image: PA) A student at a Midlands university has been suspended after sharing a shocking video online. The footage shared online appeared to show students engaging in an activity which is explicit but not illegal....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (200+ words) Ofsted has revamped its inspection system. Schools in the West Midlands have become some of the first to receive new ratings under Ofsted's revamped inspection system. The education watchdog has introduced a series of new grades after ditching previous ones…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (473+ words) Driving test booking rules are changing later this month as the DVSA tightens controls on misuse of the system. A new UK driving test rule is hitting this month under a DVSA crackdown " and will see learners face a "two-strike…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (331+ words) The 10 most popular jobs in the UK right now, what they pay and how to land them'Birmingham Live The UK job market is shifting as candidates prioritise stability, high earnings, and future-proof skills New data from CV-Library reveals that IT…...

2+ week, 3+ day 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…...

2+ week, 3+ day 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…...

2+ week, 5+ day 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…...

3+ week, 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…...

3+ week, 3+ day 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…...