Solihull Council Considers Public Protection Order to Address Youth Gatherings and Anti-Social Behaviour Friday, July 10, 2026 solihull pspo antisocial behaviour youth engagement council crime community safety Councillors in Solihull have come together in a rare display of cross-party unity to consider the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour in the town centre. The proposal … Read More
Birmingham Schools Combat World Cup Fever to Prevent Truancy Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham worldcup truancy attendance education schools students lockdown engagement football sport As World Cup excitement grips the nation, Birmingham schools are taking proactive steps to prevent a surge in truancy linked to late-night football matches. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited the city ahead of … Read More
How a Midland Mother Planned a £1,500 Wedding in Under Two Months Sunday, June 14, 2026 wedding budget savings midlands planning amygrayland finance engagement celebration tips Amy Grayland, a mother of two from Bewdley and known as Money Saving Amy, is set to marry her partner Luke in a small, budget-friendly ceremony that cost just £1,500. With their wedding scheduled for July, Amy shared with … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism for Lack of Genuine Engagement in PIP Timms Review Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp pip timmsreview consultation disability benefits engagement advocacy inclusion socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire for failing to deliver on promises of a thorough consultation process as part of the ongoing Timms Review, which is assessing potential changes to the Personal … Read More
'We Are Not After Power,' Says New Political Leader Ahead of Dudley Local Elections Sunday, April 12, 2026 blackcountry dudley localelections politics community funding council labour manifesto engagement This year’s Dudley local elections will mark the debut of The Black Country Party on the ballot, introducing a fresh perspective to local governance. Established in 2025, the party seeks to change the traditional political … Read More
'Doctors repeatedly told me I was fine - the truth was very different' Sunday, April 5, 2026 cancer hodgkins chemotherapy diagnosis lymphoma radiation support engagement healthcare resilience Kelly Underwood, 25, from Sutton Coldfield, faced a harrowing journey after being diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma—despite repeatedly being told by doctors that nothing was wrong. Over four months and six doctor … Read More