NHS Birmingham and Solihull Face Budget Strains Amid Winter Pressures Wednesday, December 10, 2025 nhs birmingham solihull deficit winter healthcare finance flu criticalincident strike NHS Birmingham and Solihull are grappling with significant budget deficits as winter brings increased pressures on healthcare services. As of September, the NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board reported a £37.3 … Read More
‘Eating or Buying a Toy’ – Malawi Volunteer Confronts the Harsh Reality of Child Poverty in Birmingham This Christmas Wednesday, December 10, 2025 poverty childrens christmas birmingham malawi donations volunteering toys charity community “There are parents who must choose between putting food on the table or buying a present for their child — between heating the home or getting a toy. That just shouldn’t be the reality,” says Illhaam Jabot. Having grown up in … Read More
The Little Birmingham High Street Lighting Up Christmas with Night Shopping Wednesday, December 10, 2025 harborne birmingham christmas nightmarket shopping festive local market santa holiday This Christmas season, Harborne, one of Birmingham’s most delightful neighbourhoods, is transforming its high street into a vibrant festive hotspot. Known for its charming atmosphere and culinary gems—including three … Read More
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Seeks Second Opinion After Denying Mum-of-Four Life-Saving Lung Transplant Wednesday, December 10, 2025 transplant lungs healthcare lungdisease birmingham pulmonary oxygen medicaldecision patientcare hospital A Birmingham hospital involved in a controversial transplant case has requested a second opinion after initially refusing a life-saving operation to a mother-of-four. Lisa Cushman, a 45-year-old from Walsall, has seen her … Read More
Ex-Gangster Augustus Stewart to Educate Birmingham’s Youngest About Knife Crime Wednesday, December 10, 2025 knifecrime gangculture education youth mentorship boxing prevention rehabilitation birmingham youthwork Children in Birmingham as young as seven will soon receive a crucial education on the dangers of knife crime and gang involvement, in an effort to provide support earlier than ever before. Augustus Stewart, a former gang … Read More
Chris Davies Reflects on Birmingham City’s Heartbreaking Late Defeat at QPR Tuesday, December 9, 2025 birmingham championship qpr football davies defeat away blues struggles resilience sport Birmingham City’s struggles on the road continued as Queens Park Rangers snatched a late winner in the 96th minute, handing the Blues their seventh defeat in 11 Championship away matches. The decisive goal came from Kieran … Read More