Thousands of British passport holders are at risk of being stopped and questioned at European borders due to significant flaws in the new biometric Entry and Exit System (EES). Designed to streamline Border Control and speed …
A Wolverhampton man endured significant distress and fear after a total stranger used his address during a traffic stop, prompting concerns of a potential police raid on his home, a court heard. The man, who was not involved …
A prospective Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimant recently expressed concerns about sending original identification documents, such as their passport and driving licence, to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) …
Police in the West Midlands have raised an urgent alert after a local resident received a highly convincing phone call from fraudsters impersonating police officers. The callers claimed to be from the Economic and Cyber Crime …
This year, the UK is set to launch a major change in driving licences with the widespread introduction of digital ID for millions of drivers. Labour Party Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has praised this innovation as a …
If I asked you, “Where are you from?” what would your answer be? It seems like such a straightforward question, yet over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed how much weight those four words carry—and how they can make people …
“Be safe,” were the words whispered to me just moments before I stepped into my Uber and headed towards what has been dubbed the “most hated street in England.” As the cityscape of Birmingham’s towering skyscrapers faded …
Rani Rawji, 56, from Handsworth Wood, vividly remembers her first day in the UK after relocating from Mumbai, India, in August 1988. For her, the journey wasn’t just a physical move but a deep cultural shock. Raised in the …
Flags have long served as powerful symbols of identity, pride, history, and community. They are meant to represent unity and inclusiveness—not exclusion or division. Yet, in parts of the Midlands today, flags are increasingly …
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 …
Tesco has issued an apology after displaying bilingual signs in Welsh instead of Cornish at a supermarket in Helston, Cornwall. The signs incorrectly featured the Welsh word “pysgod” for fish and “tatws melys” for sweet …
If Cat Burns is a new name to you, chances are you won’t forget her anytime soon. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter recently captured public attention as a contestant on Celebrity Traitors, where she played the role of a …