Luke Cowan, a tech worker from Cardiff, has overcome daunting odds after being diagnosed with stage four anaplastic T-cell lymphoma at the age of 26. Given just a 30 per cent chance of survival, Luke is now in remission and …
Birmingham City Council has stepped up its asset disposal programme, recently announcing the sale of a community centre as part of its broader financial recovery efforts. Since declaring itself effectively bankrupt in …
A Tamworth mother has shared a heart-wrenching message after her six-year-old daughter, Sienna, was seriously injured when a motorbike collided with her as she played on her bike. The incident occurred on Monday, July 13, in …
Dylan, a teenager from Dudley, once struggled with overwhelming anxiety that kept him confined to his bedroom for long periods. Feeling trapped and isolated, he described his experience as being “stuck,” unable to engage with …
Jonny Marsh, widely known as ‘The Football Feeder,’ has prepared meals for nearly 100 Premier League players, including England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Drawing from his extensive experience, he unveils the England …
James Whitlow, 44, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to stealing meat and alcohol worth £662 from Marks and Spencer and Home Bargains during a difficult period in his life. Over six incidents …
Birmingham singer and Paradise Sins frontman Luis Morrison is making a powerful return to the stage after a grueling battle with cauda equina syndrome, a rare spinal condition that left him in severe pain and struggling to …
Joanna Warner, a 43-year-old former benefits claimant, has revealed how her shoplifting addiction led her to steal up to £140 worth of goods daily, even while receiving £1,700 a month in Personal Independent Payments and …
Peter McClure, a 65-year-old resident of Dunley near Stourport, was diagnosed with prostate cancer—the UK’s most common cancer—after requesting a PSA test in January 2025. Known for his active lifestyle that included walking …
A humble garden shed in Birmingham has become a beacon of hope and history, all thanks to 67-year-old Robert Sharpe. After being diagnosed with maxillofacial cancer in 2023, Robert found solace in transforming his shed into a …
Amy Wilson, a 36-year-old teacher from Birmingham, has spoken out about the devastating effects of long-term topical steroid cream use prescribed for her eczema. First given these creams at just six months old, Amy used them …
As Birmingham City prepares for the upcoming season, three senior players—Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Marc Leonard, and Scott Wright—return from their loan spells, each with a different outlook on their future at St Andrew’s. …
Teddy Toff, a 29-year-old stay-at-home mum from Staffordshire, has dissociative identity disorder (DID), a rare mental health condition formerly known as multiple personality disorder. Living with 20 distinct personalities, …
In December 2025, Jamie Baker, a 38-year-old father from Wolverhampton, experienced a catastrophic stroke that resulted in paralysis on one side of his body. Suddenly faced with immense physical challenges, Jamie had to …
Gerry Sherard, the 65-year-old stuntman known for his role in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, was exposed for fraudulently claiming £30,000 in benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Despite enjoying a …