Food bank volunteer Andrew Kitchen has spoken out about the growing number of people in Birmingham who are facing hardship due to rising living costs. The city includes the Ladywood constituency, which last year recorded the …
A recent report from think tank Policy Exchange has recommended the Department for Work and Pensions introduce cuts to Housing Benefit for working-age individuals capable of employment but currently not working. The proposal …
Arriving on Hay Hall Road in Tyseley, amidst a maze of storage units, I found myself at the doorstep of one of Birmingham’s most significant food banks, run by the charity Narthex. Despite its unassuming exterior marked only …
A Birmingham man has been fined after admitting to stealing from a B&M Bargains store, with his legal representative emphasising that he requires support rather than punishment. Lee Dolphin, aged 51 and from Coventry Road, …
A family in Chelmsley Wood is facing a challenging time after a severe fire destroyed their home, just weeks before they are due to welcome a new baby. The blaze broke out on Sunday evening, 20 September, in a garden on …
Birmingham City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing fire risks following a severe blaze that destroyed several homes over the summer. On 13 August, amidst prolonged hot and dry conditions, a fire swept through …
A man from the West Midlands is preparing to run 100 miles to honour his friend, who tragically died from meningitis earlier this year. Shaun McEntee has launched a fundraising campaign for the Aaron Love Mills Forever Fund, …
Owners of Skippers chip shop in Sutton Coldfield have expressed their devastation after a fire broke out during lunchtime on Tuesday, 1 September. The blaze began in a fryer at the Beeches Walk site, which was previously home …
Khalid Khan, a Birmingham rapper formerly known as KayMuni, is making a positive impact after overcoming a troubled past. Having served a prison sentence for possession of a firearm and drugs, Khan has taken significant steps …
Sara Matthewson, a devoted mother and full-time carer for her daughter Sophie, has made a remarkable lifestyle change to improve her own health. Living in Northfield, Sara, 51, found herself neglecting her well-being while …
Grand Central shopping centre in Birmingham has long awaited a revitalisation, especially since the departure of John Lewis left parts of the area noticeably quiet. Despite attractions like the Kitty Cafe and nearby …
The mother of Ali Durrani, a dearly loved family man, has made an emotional appeal as she prepares to mark his second birthday since his disappearance. Ali has now been missing for over 18 months, despite a £10,000 reward …
Laura Potter has faced unimaginable hardship, having already lost both her father and brother to cancer. Now, she is making a heartfelt appeal to the community as she raises funds to secure treatment that could save her …
After standing empty for two years, the former Simpson’s bar on Sutton Coldfield’s High Street is poised for a fresh start this autumn. Roll The Bones, a new independent craft beer bar, will occupy the space previously …
Thousands of pounds have been raised to support the children of Jim Dinan, a Midland police officer remembered as a devoted father and colleague. Mr Dinan tragically died on 8 August at the age of 50, having served more than …