‘I’ve lost 57 family members to the same disease – people need to get checked’ Sunday, April 19, 2026 prostatecancer awareness blackhealth screening hereditary advocacy psa earlydiagnosis cancer wolverhampton Simeon Greene, a 60-year-old from Wolverhampton, has endured unimaginable loss—three of his brothers succumbed to prostate cancer, a disease he also survived. Delving deeper into his family history, Simeon discovered that an … Read More
Solihull Man Caught Drink Driving After Police Spot Erratic Driving on Chelmsley Road Sunday, April 19, 2026 solihull drinkdriving police court alcohol speeding magistrates conviction penalty rehabilitation Jamie Kesterton, 36, of Smith’s Wood, Solihull, was caught driving under the influence after police observed him driving erratically and speeding along Chelmsley Road in Birmingham on March 27. Officers on a mobile … Read More
£100 Nationwide Fairer Share Payments Expected for Eligible Customers in June Sunday, April 19, 2026 nationwide fairershare bonus banking savings mortgage payments customers finance eligibility Nationwide, the world’s largest building society, is once again preparing to reward its customers with Fairer Share bonuses, with payments of £100 potentially arriving this June for those who qualify. Having distributed these … Read More
The Deeper Pain Behind Birmingham’s Crumbling Heritage Buildings Sunday, April 19, 2026 birmingham heritage decay austerity community buildings history neglect restoration poverty In a bustling newsroom covering a city as diverse as Birmingham, priorities shift daily, and battles are chosen carefully. Yet, over recent months, one persistent lament has emerged from my reflections and reports: Why is our … Read More
94-Year-Old Driver Charged Over Fatal Midlands Crash Sunday, April 19, 2026 elderly driver midlands crash dangerous charges road safety government eyesight dvla A 94-year-old driver has been charged following a serious collision in the West Midlands, which resulted in either a fatality or severe injury. This case marks the oldest individual charged with any crime in the region over … Read More
'See you soon' – Closed Midland Bar to Reopen Under New Ownership Sunday, April 19, 2026 tamworth snooker pool darts pub bar ownership hospitality staff reopening sport Tamworth’s popular sports venue, Tamworth Snooker, Pool and Darts, is set to reopen after its recent closure, thanks to a new owner stepping in with plans to revitalize the business. The bar, located in Tamworth town … Read More