When Ryan Perrins first visited The Milestone in New Invention, Willenhall, four years ago, the pub was far from the welcoming community hub it is today. “When I came to view the place, they were doing drugs off the bar,” he …
In a deprived town in the Midlands, the local foodbank is facing an unprecedented increase in demand. The queues outside the community charity are growing longer each day, reflecting the growing financial hardship faced by …
A lively voice cuts through the hum of music, traffic, and chatter at Willenhall’s bustling outdoor market. A butcher, clad in a black and white apron, enthusiastically shouts about his fresh products from his shop doorway. …
Households across six districts in the West Midlands are being encouraged to apply for up to £500 in free financial support before the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund (HSF) scheme closes. This …
As Christmas Day approaches, hundreds of Birmingham residents from all walks of life have been visiting food banks to secure essential supplies. Among them are the homeless, pensioners, vulnerable individuals, and workers …