A former police worker from Birmingham has courageously shared her harrowing experience of domestic abuse at the hands of her drug dealer husband, Mohammad Mostafa, emphasizing that abuse can happen to anyone. Earlier this …
John Gilmore, a dedicated campaigner for maintaining the dignity of Birmingham’s cemeteries, has raised concerns about couples engaging in sexual activities within one of the city’s graveyards. He describes the incidents as …
Sapphire Nottingham, a 25-year-old woman from Aston, Birmingham, has courageously shared her battle with endometriosis and adenomyosis — conditions that caused her debilitating pain and distressing symptoms for years before …
Rob Parnham, a 42-year-old father from Birmingham, recently received a shock diagnosis of stage 3 bowel cancer after initially attributing his extreme tiredness to a hectic lifestyle balancing construction work, exercise, and …
Katie Haywood, a 45-year-old nurse and active mother of two from Wolverhampton, was shocked to discover that an unusual bruise marked the onset of an incurable cancer. For months, she overlooked alarming symptoms, attributing …
Estel Jennings, a mother from Walsall, began experiencing early signs of perimenopause at just 35 years old. Unfortunately, when she sought medical advice, her concerns were dismissed and even met with laughter by some …
When Birmingham father James Thompson received the news that his young son, Oliver, had been diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, his world was turned upside down. “I was absolutely terrified,” James recalls. Dravet Syndrome is an …
Emily-Jane Scandrett, a beloved mother from Sutton Coldfield, courageously battled mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Diagnosed at just 40 years old, Emily-Jane spent two years fighting …
Amy Wilson, a 36-year-old teacher from Birmingham, has spoken out about the devastating effects of long-term topical steroid cream use prescribed for her eczema. First given these creams at just six months old, Amy used them …
Kelly Cooley, a 46-year-old mother from Walsall, is confronting a race against time as she waits for a critical lung transplant. Diagnosed with a severe lung condition, Kelly was given a prognosis of just three to five years …
An inquest has determined that 26-year-old Rayyan Mirza died after misjudging the potency of stronger drugs. Mirza was found deceased at a bus stop in Birmingham, with the coroner ruling his death as drug-related. The …
On what should have been a joyous occasion, Jay Kaur, a 53-year-old resident of Birmingham, received the shocking news that she had breast cancer. The diagnosis came on the very day of her niece’s wedding, a moment meant for …
Santander is proactively contacting customers to warn them about a rising wave of ticket scams that have resulted in an average loss of £183 per victim. The bank, with branches across Birmingham and beyond, aims to protect …
West Midlands Police have issued a warning following a sharp rise in flasher incidents across the region. In 2025 alone, authorities recorded 501 cases of indecent exposure, signaling a significant increase compared to …
Keeley Skelding established the Solihull Women’s Stride Squad to create a supportive community for women experiencing mental health struggles. Motivated by her personal difficulties and the lack of accessible support, Keeley …