Birmingham Man Avoids Jail for Selfridges Theft as He Attempts to Turn Life Around Friday, November 7, 2025 selfridges shoplifting birmingham community rehabilitation suspendedsentence drugs mamba crime reform Omar Khider, a 24-year-old from Aston, Birmingham, narrowly avoided jail after pleading guilty to shoplifting a £180 North Face coat from Selfridges in the Bullring and possession of a class B drug. The offence occurred on … Read More
Café Tokin Tea Closes Suddenly in Sutton Coldfield, Leaves Heartfelt Farewell to Customers Thursday, November 6, 2025 tokintea suttoncoldfield gracechurchcentre bubbletea taiwanesefood caféclosure retailchange localnews businessclosure community Tokin Tea, a beloved café specializing in Taiwanese cuisine and famous for its bubble tea, has closed its doors for good in Sutton Coldfield’s Gracechurch Centre. After opening on December 9, 2023, the café quickly became … Read More
Midlands Hospital to Shift Outpatient Services to Merry Hill Community Centre Wednesday, November 5, 2025 outpatients phlebotomy paediatrics maternity community healthcare dudley nhs merryhill clinics Blood tests for children will be among the outpatient services relocated as Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust expands community-based care at Merry Hill. The trust is transferring a variety of outpatient appointments from … Read More
Music School Gains Planning Permission to Relocate to Grade II Listed Building in Knowle Wednesday, November 5, 2025 planning music education heritage solihull knowle conservation community students gradeii Solihull Music School has successfully obtained planning permission to move its operations to a Grade II listed building on Knowle High Street. After more than ten years teaching at The Barn Studios, located at Woodhouse Farm … Read More
The Compassionate Solihull Sisters Providing Free Wellness Treatments to Those in Need Tuesday, November 4, 2025 wellness mentalhealth solihull charity holistic therapy children anxiety community support When sisters Fallon Taylor and Paige Coyle founded Gaia Roots wellness spa, their mission was simple: to promote wellbeing. However, they soon discovered a deeper need within their community—many young people were struggling … Read More
Family Loses Everything After Firework Sparks Devastating House Fire Sunday, November 2, 2025 fire housefire diwali community fundraising coventry disaster uninsured arson loss Local businessman Mohsen Mahmoudi, 28, is facing a heartbreaking loss after a stray Diwali firework ignited a devastating fire that destroyed his family home in Foleshill, Coventry. On the evening of October 18, Mohsen … Read More