Friendship

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Dan Collins, a student at Birmingham University, passed away in 2018 after facing challenges within mental health services often described as falling through a ‘black hole’. To honor his memory, a new short film titled You … Read More

Thursday, April 30, 2026 hiking dementia fundraiser alzheimer's challenge tribute friendship charity endurance awareness

Two lifelong friends from Birmingham, Freddie Stange, 20, and Seth Jones, 19, are preparing to undertake an extraordinary challenge: hiking nearly 1,200 miles across the UK in just 60 days. Starting on May 1, they will … Read More

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Liam Kerry, a vibrant and spirited model maker at Jaguar Land Rover in Birmingham, passed away at age 37 after a three-year fight with bowel cancer, just before he could complete his heartfelt “bucket list” project. Initially … Read More

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A mother is uncertain about going ahead with a planned play date after coming across disturbing social media posts made by another parent who opposes same-sex adoption. The incident came to light on Mumsnet, where the user … Read More

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In a tragic case that highlights the dangers of reckless driving, Rhemeese Lawrence-Hayden, 27, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for causing the death of his best friend, David Brennan, 26. The fatal crash occurred in … Read More

Friday, March 20, 2026 grief tribute travel remembrance ashes journey healing friendship loss legacy

When Adam Mould’s fiancée, Annie, lost her battle with cancer before they could marry, the devastating loss left him searching for a way to keep her memory alive. Together for 12 years, Adam and Annie shared a deep bond and a … Read More