‘I lost 9st after being bullied for my weight – now people won’t believe I didn’t use jabs’ Sunday, March 15, 2026 weightloss transformation bullying fitness diet exercise motivation health bodyimage natural Naya Khan, a 19-year-old from Birmingham, has bravely shared her incredible weight loss journey after shedding nine stone following years of bullying due to her size. Yet despite her transparency, she faces harsh criticism … Read More
‘I wouldn’t move here now,’ say residents of estate overrun by drug dealing and theft Sunday, March 15, 2026 crime antisocial community dudley drugdealing theft vandalism youth policing housing Dudley Council is cracking down hard on antisocial behaviour, but residents of Brewery Fields, a housing estate near Dudley town centre, say the problem is far from solved. The area has been plagued by drug activity, … Read More
The Redemption of Nigel Bromage: From Far-Right Extremist to Advocate for Unity Sunday, March 15, 2026 deradicalisation extremism birmingham combat18 far-right racism rehabilitation community unity activism In the late 1990s, in the heart of Birmingham, a frightening incident unfolded that would change the life of Nigel Bromage forever. A young black father, surrounded by a hostile group of racists near the law courts, was saved … Read More
Not All Over-65s Will Receive State Pension Under Major Rule Change Sunday, March 15, 2026 pension uk statepension retirement pensionage demographics policy ageing finance government Starting from April, a major change takes effect that will alter when many people can claim their UK state pension. The pension age will no longer be fixed at 66 for everyone turning that age; instead, it will gradually … Read More
Newest Additions to West Midlands' Most Wanted List Urge Public to Report Immediately Sunday, March 15, 2026 westmidlands police mostwanted suspects crime publicappeal westbromwich dudley birmingham law enforcement West Midlands Police have recently updated their most wanted list, adding several individuals sought in connection with serious offences. Detectives are appealing directly to the public for help in locating these suspects to … Read More
Jewellery Quarter Business Recounts Visits from Men Seeking ‘Massages’ at Closed Brothel Sunday, March 15, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter westmidlandspolice brothel annabels illegalactivity socex communitysafety antisocialbehaviour escaperooms Tucked away amid upscale apartments and local businesses near Birmingham city centre lies a now-shuttered industrial unit on the corner of Hockley Hill and Vyse Street. The building, previously converted into a clandestine … Read More