Creativity

Sunday, May 24, 2026 depression art mentalhealth recovery creativity therapy birmingham pentupemotions vangogh suicideprevention

Ben Poultney, a man from the Black Country, faced dark days where thoughts of death were a constant companion. His struggle with depression started with relentless panic attacks that he couldn’t understand or manage. He … Read More

Sunday, May 3, 2026 baking mentalhealth therapy wellbeing midlands anxiety recovery creativity mindfulness support

Rachael Vitins, a 44-year-old mother from Tipton in the Midlands, has battled mental health issues since she was 17. After years of struggling with persistent voices and anxiety, she discovered a unique form of … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birminghamcity championship transferwindow number10 creativity recruitment football marvinducksch jaystansfield chrisdavies sport

Birmingham City’s failure to secure a natural number 10 during the January transfer window remains a puzzling oversight. Despite acknowledging the ongoing struggles in that key creative role, the club opted to reinforce other … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 pottery competition winner creativity channel4 ceramics art sculpture craftsmanship thegreatpotterythrowdown

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2026 concluded with an intense and emotional final that tested the skills and creativity of the last three contestants: Angharad, Elham, and Fynn. The thrilling finale aired on Channel 4 on Sunday … Read More

Thursday, February 12, 2026 michelin birmingham cuisine creativity wilderness persistence chefs food identity journey

Over ten years ago, I first encountered Alex Claridge, now Birmingham’s newest Michelin Star chef, during his time at 1847, an all-vegetarian restaurant in Great Western Arcade. There, he presented me with a dish inspired by … Read More