Young Men in West Midlands Use Personal Stories to Tackle Mental Health Stigma Friday, February 13, 2026 mentalhealth westmidlands youth stigma support campaign textservice men awareness wellbeing Young men in the West Midlands are sharing their own experiences to encourage others to seek mental health support when needed. A new campaign launched in Birmingham and Solihull aims to raise awareness about a free, … Read More
X Factor Star Lucy Spraggan Receives Outpouring of Support After Facing Homophobic Abuse Thursday, February 12, 2026 lucyspraggan xfactor homophobia lgbtq pride marriage socialmedia support abuse love Lucy Spraggan, the beloved X Factor contestant from 2012, recently faced a wave of abhorrent homophobic abuse after posting a video of her wedding on social media. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter married her wife, Emilia … Read More
Family’s Heartbreak as Beloved Dad-of-Three Dies Suddenly in His Sleep Wednesday, February 11, 2026 family tragedy bereavement community volunteering homelessness charity funeral support legacy The Barton family has been left devastated after Lee Barton, a 45-year-old father of three, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 29. Known affectionately as “Bart” among friends, Lee’s sudden … Read More
Signs Your Child Might Be Autistic and How to Help Them Thrive – Insights from a Birmingham Expert Tuesday, February 10, 2026 autism parenting childdevelopment neurodiversity therapy mentalhealth communication socialskills birmingham support Are you wondering if your child might be autistic? Laura Gwilt, a Child and Adolescent Therapist based at Swift Psychology in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, has extensive experience working with autistic children and young … Read More
‘Britain’s Favourite Market’ Organizer to Launch New Erdington Community Market in Birmingham Sunday, February 8, 2026 erdington birmingham community market traders highstreet smallbusiness events localeconomy support Erdington Business Improvement District (BID) is spearheading the launch of a fresh community market in Birmingham’s Erdington High Street, with hopes it will become a beloved fixture in the city’s event calendar. The … Read More
DWP Sets Final 2026 Deadline as Thousands of Benefit Claimants Face New Rules Sunday, February 8, 2026 dwp benefits claimants welfare deadline 2026 regulations eligibility government support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a firm deadline for 2026, signaling major changes to benefit claim rules that will affect thousands of claimants. These new regulations aim to streamline the welfare … Read More