‘I Wanted to Be a Gangster and Started Bunking Off School, but It Became a Nightmare’ Tuesday, November 25, 2025 exploitation countylines knifecrime gangculture youth staffordshire drugtrafficking violencereduction education recovery Anthony’s story is a stark warning about the hidden dangers of trying to fit into a dangerous lifestyle. As a teenager from Staffordshire, he dreamed of being a gangster, carrying a knife to feel powerful and accepted. But … Read More
Midlands Schoolgirl’s Death Linked to Treatable Brain Disorder Following Mental Health Admission Tuesday, November 25, 2025 autoimmuneencephalitis psychosis encephalitis mentalhealth pediatrics neurology inquest diagnosis treatment youth An inquest into the tragic death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas, a Midlands schoolgirl, has revealed that she was suffering from a potentially treatable brain disorder, autoimmune encephalitis, at the time of her admission to a … Read More
£125k Funding Boost Spurs Community Projects Across South Staffordshire Saturday, November 22, 2025 funding community southstaffordshire ukspf repf accessibility dementia sustainability youth recreation South Staffordshire is set to see a wave of community enhancements after its District Council approved over £125,000 in government funding for seven vital local projects. At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, November 18, council … Read More
State Pension Triple Lock May Be Replaced to Prioritise Younger Generations, Say Experts Wednesday, November 19, 2025 pensions triplelock youth pensioners publicfinances taxation intergenerational budget socialpolicy government State pensioners could face changes to the long-standing Triple Lock system, with experts urging a shift in focus to support younger generations. The Intergenerational Foundation has outlined three potential reforms to the … Read More