I Quit India for the UK – And Discovered a Backward Country Friday, March 13, 2026 immigration culture britain india multicultural upbringing birmingham tradition identity adaptation 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 … Read More
How Wales and London Are Shaping 20mph Speed Limit Expansions in the West Midlands Friday, March 13, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands 20mph speedlimits roadaccidents pedestrians trafficpolicy wales london transport Extending 20mph speed limits is gaining momentum as a key strategy to reduce reckless driving and improve road safety across the West Midlands. Road Safety Commissioner Mat MacDonald emphasized that evidence from Wales and … Read More
Discover Croome: The National Trust Gem Just an Hour from Birmingham Friday, March 13, 2026 nationaltrust croome capabilitybrown raf worcestershire playgrounds history familyfun outdoors freeadmission Less than an hour’s drive from Birmingham lies Croome, a remarkable National Trust estate filled with surprises for visitors of all ages—and this weekend, you can explore it for free. Situated near High Green in … Read More
Bullring Firm’s Finances Hint at Five-Year Timeline for Priory Square Demolition in Birmingham Friday, March 13, 2026 hammerson birmingham martineaugalleries demolition priorysquare bullring development realestate urbanrenewal construction Nearly a year has passed since tenants were ordered to vacate The Square—better known as Priory Square—after a fire hazard assessment deemed the site unsafe. Since then, details about the future of this central Birmingham … Read More
A Meeting of Faiths: What I Discovered Sitting with Birmingham’s Imam and Archbishop Friday, March 13, 2026 birmingham interfaith imam archbishop religion faith unity community respect diversity Stepping through the Ladies Entrance of Birmingham Central Mosque, I felt a mix of anticipation and reflection as I prepared to meet two significant figures: Imam Mohammed Asad of Birmingham Central Mosque and Archbishop … Read More
'I lost my mum and brothers to the same condition – I refuse to follow the same path' Friday, March 13, 2026 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy heart defibrillator awareness inheritance research bhf survival advocacy Thanieth Khan, a 32-year-old mother from Solihull, faced a devastating family tragedy linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a hereditary heart condition she was diagnosed with at just 14. HCM causes the heart muscle to … Read More