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Midlands Mother Honoured for Saving 24 Lives After Son's Tragic Death Thursday, January 8, 2026 defibrillator ourjay cardiacarrest rugby legacy lifesaving charity honours organdonation education sport Naomi Rees-Issitt, a mother from the Midlands, has been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List for her remarkable lifesaving efforts inspired by the tragic death of her son. In 2022, Naomi’s 18-year-old son, Jamie … Read More
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Raven's Rescue Seeks Loving Forever Homes for Dogs and Cats Saturday, January 3, 2026 adoption rescue dogs cats dudley pets foster foreverhome animals charity As the festive season approaches, Raven’s Rescue is reaching out to find loving forever homes for its adorable dogs and cats. This Dudley-based charity, founded by Sarah Price in 2012, has been dedicated to helping … Read More
Comedian Meera Syal Honoured in King’s New Year List for West Midlands Contributions Monday, December 29, 2025 meerasyal westmidlands honours dbe literature drama charity community publicservice recognition The King’s New Year Honours list proudly features 28 notable individuals from the West Midlands, celebrating their exceptional contributions to public life, culture, education, healthcare, and community service throughout the … Read More