Meet the Brummie Nanas Revolutionising Grandparenthood One Stay-and-Play at a Time Thursday, April 2, 2026 grandparents playgroup community support isolation funding grandmothers menopause childcare midlands Meet the new generation of grandmothers transforming the experience of grandparenthood. No longer content to be sidelined or invisible, these Brummie nanas are reshaping what it means to be a grandparent—one stay-and-play … Read More
Inside Kings Heath: The Suburb Caught in a Heated Traffic ‘Culture War’ Wednesday, April 1, 2026 kingsheath birmingham ltn traffic pollution roadsafety elections community transport culturewar In the suburbs of Kings Heath, Birmingham, a bitter dispute over a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme has escalated into what many parents describe as a “culture war.” As the city gears up for the council elections on May … Read More
Fundraiser Launched to Support Funeral Costs for Beloved Birmingham City Fan Paul Pike Tuesday, March 31, 2026 fundraiser birmingham paulpike football community memorial funeral support solihullmoors tribute sport A heartfelt fundraiser has been started to assist with the funeral expenses of Paul Pike, a devoted Birmingham City fan whose sudden passing has left the community mourning. Paul, 18, from Kings Heath, was reported missing on … Read More
Mobile Food Trucks and Tree-Lined Boulevard Planned for New Bilston Public Space Monday, March 30, 2026 bilston regeneration publicspace foodtrucks community council outdoorplay highstreet wolverhampton market City of Wolverhampton Council has unveiled plans to revitalize a largely unused gravel area in Bilston’s town centre into a welcoming, green public space. Situated off High Street and currently serving as a temporary outdoor … Read More
I Quit My Job in Birmingham to Chase Passion—and One Truth Became Clear Monday, March 30, 2026 passion inspiration careerchange community wellbeing mindset empowerment loneliness worklifebalance motivation On a typical overcast day in Birmingham, it’s easy to daydream about starting fresh somewhere new. For Laura Best, that daydream turned into reality when she left her PR career behind and embraced a new life in Minnesota. … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Restaurant Spreads Kindness with Free Meal Giveaways Monday, March 30, 2026 birmingham mowgli community kindness freemeals indianfood restaurant giveaway local charity Birmingham’s beloved Mowgli Street Food, located in Grand Central, is making a heartfelt effort to spread kindness through free meal giveaways. The restaurant has introduced a new initiative called ‘Mowgli Magic,’ … Read More