Birmingham’s hospitality sector is grappling with a challenging trading environment as economic pressures continue to mount. The recently published West Midlands Night-Time Economy Commission report outlines 25 …
For Alfie Chang, reflecting on his time at Birmingham City brings a mix of pride and “what ifs.” Once a rising star nurtured alongside Jude Bellingham and Jordan James in the Blues academy, Chang was a promising midfielder …
A 17-year-old teenager from Tamworth is in an induced coma after suffering severe injuries from a fall off a roof. On May 7, Josh fell approximately 30 feet while working and landed directly on his back, resulting in multiple …
Ben Poultney, a man from the Black Country, faced dark days where thoughts of death were a constant companion. His struggle with depression started with relentless panic attacks that he couldn’t understand or manage. He …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces intense scrutiny as benefit overpayments soar to nearly £10 billion, driven largely by fraud and error. Data for the financial year ending April reveals that total overpayments …
Birmingham’s inaugural Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre (NMHC) is transforming access to mental health care by providing continuous, compassionate support for adults in Small Heath, Heartlands, and Bordesley Green. …
The UK is witnessing a growing concern as more than one in ten individuals under the age of 30 in 41 regions are signed off work with no requirement to look for employment. These young claimants, amounting to 662,000, receive …
A 15-year-old boy remains in pain and struggles to walk after being shot in the back in a mistaken identity shooting in Birmingham. The attack happened in George Street Park, Balsall Heath, shortly before 10 pm on August 2 …
When Lynne Ewington, 62, from Walsall, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, she feared her active lifestyle was over. Running, cycling, and attending concerts seemed out of reach after facing surgery that left her with a …
Rachael Vitins, a 44-year-old mother from Tipton in the Midlands, has battled mental health issues since she was 17. After years of struggling with persistent voices and anxiety, she discovered a unique form of …
Alex Cochrane believes Birmingham City’s dressing room has grown stronger through the challenges faced during this Championship season. After a tough campaign, the Blues have shown great resolve, securing three wins in their …
Matthew Cavill, a 44-year-old from Solihull, has been sternly warned by a judge to end his repeated shoplifting after racking up over 100 offences. Cavill recently stole more than £2,000 worth of items—including Lego sets and …
Richard Green, a 62-year-old father from Midland, experienced a harrowing moment after completing a marathon when he was declared medically dead for four minutes. Despite his critical condition, Green was conscious yet unable …
Richard Green, a 62-year-old dad from the Midlands, experienced something most can only imagine: he was clinically dead for over four minutes after running the New York Marathon — and he overheard the paramedics telling his …
A pioneering surgical procedure has given 77-year-old Katherine Broadhurst a new lease on life after undergoing the first fully custom-made hip revision surgery at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield. Performed by a …