Vacuum filling and fighting a general election - what Dudley political leaders say on rise of Reform Wednesday, April 29, 2026 reform dudley elections politics conservative labour localgovernment blackcountry libdems greens Opinion polls suggest Reform UK is poised for significant gains in May’s local elections, and their presence is noticeably shaking up Dudley’s political scene. With 25 council seats up for grabs and candidates in every ward, … Read More
The Midland Brothers Racing Against Time: Facing a 99% Chance of Inherited Dementia Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dementia ftd familial genetics marathon fundraising advocacy alzheimer research awareness sport Jordan and Cian Adams, two brothers from Redditch, face an overwhelming 99% chance of developing frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a devastating illness that has claimed the lives of 12 of their relatives. Now aged 30 and 25, … Read More
Sister of Devoted Councillor Waseem Zaffar Steps Up to Continue His Legacy in Lozells Wednesday, April 29, 2026 waseemzaffar lozells birmingham labour elections cleanair community legacy council politics Samarah Zaffar is standing as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Birmingham council elections for the Lozells ward, aiming to carry on the legacy of her brother, the late Waseem Zaffar. Waseem Zaffar, a dedicated Birmingham … Read More
Inside the Gladiators Experience Opening at Birmingham's NEC This Weekend – What to Expect Wednesday, April 29, 2026 gladiators nec birmingham experience obstacles family challenges memorabilia interactive event Get ready, contenders, friends, and families—The Gladiators Experience is officially launching at Birmingham’s NEC this bank holiday weekend. Covering over 100,000 square feet, this immersive event brings one of … Read More
Family of Soho Road Crash Victim Awaits Police Probe Outcome Wednesday, April 29, 2026 soho crash investigation police inquest driving mentalhealth hizarhanif westmidlands iopc The family of Hizar Hanif, who tragically lost his life in a high-speed collision on Soho Road, Handsworth, is waiting anxiously for the findings of a police conduct investigation — which will not be released until after the … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face Major Disruption as Saltley Viaduct Demolition Begins Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham saltleyviaduct hs2 demolition construction transportation rail canal busroutes infrastructure sport Birmingham drivers are being urged to prepare for significant disruption as the demolition of the Saltley Viaduct begins this Sunday, May 10. The 183-metre viaduct spanning the B4114 will close to both vehicles and … Read More