Solihull Council Leader Urges Candidates to Keep Promises in Upcoming Local Elections Friday, March 6, 2026 solihull council election campaign integrity voting politics local candidates promises As Solihull prepares for a pivotal election on May 7, where all 51 council seats across 17 wards will be contested, the council leader Karen Grinsell is emphasizing the importance of an honest and responsible campaign. With … Read More
Mum Campaigns Against Early Release of Domestic Abuser After Near-Fatal Stabbing Wednesday, March 4, 2026 domesticabuse stabbing prison parole advocacy victimsupport justice suttoncoldfield assault campaign Ten years ago, Natalie Queiroz was walking through Sutton Coldfield, heavily pregnant with her partner Babur Karamat Raja’s child, when he launched a brutal attack. Raja stabbed her 24 times in a frenzied assault, nearly … Read More
Tesco Revamps Iconic Slogan After 30 Years with Bold New Campaign Tuesday, March 3, 2026 tesco slogan supermarket campaign customers retail marketing brand clubcard digital After more than three decades, Tesco is refreshing its famous ‘every little helps’ slogan with a brand-new campaign aimed at renewing its connection with customers across the UK. As the nation’s largest supermarket, Tesco … Read More
Thousands Rally to Raise DWP Christmas Bonus from £10 to £171 Saturday, February 28, 2026 dwp christmas bonus petition inflation pensioners benefits ukgovernment costofliving campaign A growing petition is calling for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Christmas Bonus to be increased from its longstanding £10 amount to approximately £171, adjusting the payment to account for inflation over the past … Read More
Young Men in West Midlands Use Personal Stories to Tackle Mental Health Stigma Friday, February 13, 2026 mentalhealth westmidlands youth stigma support campaign textservice men awareness wellbeing Young men in the West Midlands are sharing their own experiences to encourage others to seek mental health support when needed. A new campaign launched in Birmingham and Solihull aims to raise awareness about a free, … Read More
Campaigners Celebrate Community Victory as Six-Bed HMO Proposal Rejected Friday, February 6, 2026 handsworth hmo community campaign housing planning development objections residents victory A proposal to convert a family home on Onibury Road in Handsworth into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been decisively rejected following widespread community opposition. The plan faced nearly 80 formal … Read More