Birmingham Student’s “Hangover” Turns Out to Be Brain Tumour Diagnosis Monday, May 11, 2026 brain tumour cancer stroke seizure surgery university chemotherapy radiotherapy charity Ben Cornforth, a 21-year-old university student from Birmingham, believed he was suffering from an exceptionally bad hangover when he suddenly lost the ability to speak. While at his university accommodation in Nottingham, … Read More
'Wanted' Man Arrested After Campervan Spiked by Stingers on M6 for Failing to Stop Friday, April 24, 2026 arrest campervan stingers m6 staffordshire police wanted driving seizure crime A wanted man was apprehended after police used stinger spikes to stop a Fiat campervan that failed to pull over on the M6 motorway. The dramatic intervention took place on the evening of Thursday, April 23, when officers … Read More
‘I Dismissed Headaches as Work Stress, but It Was Catastrophic’ Sunday, March 15, 2026 brain tumour astrocytoma seizure surgery chemotherapy radiotherapy fatigue research advocacy Craig Alexander, a 35-year-old architect, had long attributed his persistent headaches and dizziness to work-related stress, fatigue, and dehydration. For years, he overlooked these symptoms, believing they were just the toll … Read More
West Midlands Police Seize 40 Dogs Monthly Since XL Bully Ban Thursday, January 29, 2026 dog banning seizure police xlbully aggression ownership breeding welfare safety Since the XL Bully ban came into full effect in February 2024, West Midlands Police have seized an average of 40 dogs each month, underlining continuing concerns over dog attacks and public safety. New data reveals that … Read More
Drug-Dealing Suspect Arrested After Cannabis Haul Found in Aldridge Home Raid Tuesday, December 23, 2025 arrest cannabis aldridge westmidlands drugs raid operationtarget police crime seizure West Midlands Police’s Priority Crime Team conducted a successful early morning raid at a residence on Herbert Road in Aldridge on Monday, December 22, uncovering a substantial cache of cannabis and related substances. … Read More