'Survival Shouldn't Come Down to Luck' - Cancer Survivor's Urgent Call to Get Tested Saturday, April 25, 2026 cancer bowel bowelcancer health awareness screening testing earlydetection survivor community Ian Shires, a bowel cancer survivor and longtime public servant, is making a heartfelt appeal for people to prioritize early testing, emphasizing that “survival shouldn’t come down to luck.” Mr. Shires, who served as a … Read More
33 Birmingham and Black Country Pubs Immortalized in Nostalgic New Book Saturday, April 25, 2026 pubs birmingham blackcountry happyhours beer nostalgia realale community history landmarks Over 30 pubs from Birmingham and the Black Country are featured in the evocative new book Happy Hours – A Great British Pub Diary, authored by Mike Critchley. This captivating tribute chronicles a 42-year adventure through … Read More
Why Birmingham Must Stop Raise the Colours Flaggers Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham raisethecolours flags patriotism intimidation division community racism unity protest Another Facebook livestream from Ryan Bridge, leader of the West Midlands group Raise the Colours, has once again made its way onto my work feeds. This group, under the guise of patriotism, is plastering Birmingham with Union … Read More
Campaign Group Rises to Protect Walsall Woodland from School Development Friday, April 24, 2026 walsall reedswood woodland school development environment protest community traffic conservation A new grassroots campaign group, Keep Reedswood Green – Say No to School Development Site, has formed in Walsall, driven by residents opposing the planned construction of a new school on Reedswood Park. Their inaugural … Read More
Warning Issued Ahead of 'World's Largest' St George's Day Parade in Solihull Friday, April 24, 2026 stgeorgesday solihull parade shirley traffic celebration patriotism delay community festival Motorists are being warned of significant delays ahead of the annual St George’s Day Parade in Shirley, Solihull, which claims to be the ‘world’s largest’. Since its inception in 2004, this patriotic … Read More
Asda Encourages Staff to Dress Up for St George’s Day Celebration Thursday, April 23, 2026 asda stgeorgesday england celebration heritage midlands retail supermarket costume community Asda is embracing a spirited change this St George’s Day by inviting shoppers and staff to dress up in celebration of England’s patron saint on April 23rd. In a festive move, the Asda store in Derby is encouraging its … Read More