Birmingham Man ‘Wedged Between Seats’ After Borrowing Friend’s BMW to See Girlfriend Monday, June 1, 2026 birmingham drivingban court police bmw mentalhealth disqualified evade sentencing offense A Birmingham man made a regrettable decision when he borrowed a friend’s BMW to visit his girlfriend, only to end up stuck between the car seats while trying to evade police officers, a court heard. Luke Raybould, 27, of … Read More
Meet the Northfield Mum Who Changed Careers to Create a Welcoming Space for 1,500 Families Monday, June 1, 2026 parenting community mentalhealth tinytalk northfield signlanguage families support childcare wellbeing Julie Hetherington’s story is one of transformation and dedication. Once a chartered accountant, Julie made a life-changing decision to become a self-employed working mum, driven by her experience of feeling isolated and … Read More
Birmingham's 'Pickpocket Queen' Set for Release as Underlying Causes of Crime Spree Revealed Friday, May 29, 2026 birmingham pickpocket crime rehabilitation mentalhealth psychiatry offender theft probation communityorder Margaret Johnson, known infamously as Birmingham’s ‘Pickpocket Queen’, is poised for release after over a year in custody. With a criminal record boasting more than 200 offences, predominantly theft-related, … Read More
Notorious Killer Returns to Court for Serious Offense, Warned She Was Lucky to Avoid Prison Monday, May 25, 2026 juliebeards court manslaughter threats rehabilitation criminaldamage vulnerability sentencing mentalhealth walsall Julie Beards, infamous for her involvement in one of the region’s most notorious killings, appeared in Birmingham Magistrates' Court on May 22, 2024, facing charges related to criminal damage and threatening behavior. Beards, … Read More
'I thought about death daily but art saved me - now I want to give others the same lifeline' Sunday, May 24, 2026 depression art mentalhealth recovery creativity therapy birmingham pentupemotions vangogh suicideprevention Ben Poultney, a man from the Black Country, faced dark days where thoughts of death were a constant companion. His struggle with depression started with relentless panic attacks that he couldn’t understand or manage. He … Read More
Man with Asperger’s and Severe Anxiety Denied PIP Despite Needing Help with Basic Daily Tasks Saturday, May 23, 2026 pip disability asperger anxiety tribunal assessment mentalhealth benefits appeal support A man diagnosed with Asperger’s and extreme anxiety has been left devastated after being refused Personal Independence Payment (PIP) despite his inability to perform simple daily tasks without prompting. For six years, he had … Read More