My Husband’s NS&I Premium Bonds: A £18,000 Nightmare for Bereaved Family Tuesday, April 14, 2026 ns&i premiumbonds bereavement finance backlog inheritance customerservice westmidlands scandal delays Families of Premium Bonds savers are grappling with massive delays after a £470 million error at NS&I has left thousands waiting for their rightful funds. Celia Dowell, an 85-year-old from Marston Green in the West … Read More
Pret A Manger Jambon Beurre Sandwich Temporarily Missing Due to Cornichon Shortage Tuesday, April 14, 2026 preta manger jambonbeurre cornichons shortage sandwich westmidlands foodsupply menuexpansion customerchoice ukfood Pret A Manger customers across the UK have been left disappointed as a beloved menu item, the Jambon Beurre sandwich, has temporarily vanished from shelves. The root cause? A shortage of cornichons, the small pickled gherkins … Read More
Gift Card Scams Surge in West Midlands, Police Warn Public Sunday, April 12, 2026 scam giftcards fraud westmidlands police crime retailers scamsafety victims prevention Police in the West Midlands are sounding the alarm over a rise in scams involving gift cards, which are being used by criminals to defraud unsuspecting individuals out of their money. Despite efforts by retailers to protect … Read More
BBC's Acclaimed True Crime Series Returns with Disturbing West Midlands Police Investigation Sunday, April 12, 2026 truecrime forensics bbc investigation westmidlands police documentary crime forensicteam chilling The BBC’s award-winning true crime documentary series, Forensics: The Real CSI, returns tonight with another harrowing episode based on a real investigation by West Midlands Police. Known for its raw and immersive … Read More
West Midlands Safari Park Offers £19.50 Parent and Child Deal for Under Fives Week Saturday, April 11, 2026 safari wildlife family toddler events discounts education entertainment westmidlands activities West Midlands Safari Park is delighted to announce its Under Fives Week, featuring a fantastic parent-and-toddler ticket deal. From April 20 to 24, families can enjoy a full day at the park with an adult and a pre-schooler … Read More
A Tale of Two High Streets: West Midlands’ Contrasting Communities Saturday, April 11, 2026 westmidlands highstreet alumrock knowle independentbusiness community inequality urbanspace localeconomy businessdevelopment This week, I explored two high streets in the West Midlands that, though geographically close, couldn’t feel more different. The striking contrast between Alum Rock and Knowle left a lasting impression. Alum Rock, often … Read More