Wednesbury Woman Battling Stage Four Breast Cancer Faces Unfurnished New Home and Financial Struggles Sunday, June 7, 2026 cancer breastcancer wednesbury homelessness illness diabetes fibromyalgia palliativecare charity furniture Nicki Titley, a 45-year-old woman from Wednesbury, is enduring severe hardships while fighting stage four secondary breast cancer. After ending a 20-year relationship in 2025, Nicki left her former home with only a few … Read More
Ned's Atomic Dustbin Singer to Champion Dudley Arts, Revealing the Secret to Black Country Creativity Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley blackcountry jonnpenney nedsatomicdustbin arts music creativity stourbridge culture municipal Dudley’s arts community is set to receive a prominent boost as the borough’s new mayor, Pete Lowe, appoints dedicated ambassadors to promote music and culture across the region. Among those named is Jonn Penney, lead singer … Read More
Dudley Cabinet to Debate Housing Plan Already Due for Replacement Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley housing localplan greenbelt nppf planning council development legislation housingneeds Dudley Council’s cabinet is preparing to discuss the rollout of its new local plan, despite knowing it will require replacement shortly after adoption. This unusual scenario comes as a result of recent legislative changes … Read More
Big John’s Birmingham Found Employing Illegal Worker and Paying Below Minimum Wage Sunday, June 7, 2026 immigration illegalwork minimumwage exploitation birmingham bigjohns licensing enforcement employment homeoffice A Big John’s takeaway branch in Selly Oak, Birmingham, was discovered to be employing an illegal worker during a Home Office immigration raid last June. The Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) team visited the … Read More
Identical Twins Undergo Same Cataract Surgery Weeks Apart, Surprising Doctors Sunday, June 7, 2026 twins birmingham cataracts surgery ophthalmology newmedica aging vision healthcare medical Identical twins Bill and John Bowdler from Birmingham have amazed medical staff after both required cataract surgery on the same eye within weeks of each other. The 82-year-olds, who have spent their entire lives … Read More
Grieving Birmingham Driver Receives Three-Year Ban Following Collision Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham drinkdrive collision drivingban grief law court alcohol sentencing traffic A Birmingham man, Shamarie Wedderburn, has been disqualified from driving for three years after a collision in May revealed he had been under the influence. Police attending the scene noted the strong scent of alcohol and … Read More