'I Was Terrified' – Birmingham Dad Shares Son’s Journey with Rare Dravet Syndrome Diagnosis Sunday, June 14, 2026 dravet epilepsy genetic diagnosis rare disease seizures birmingham awareness advocacy When Birmingham father James Thompson received the news that his young son, Oliver, had been diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, his world was turned upside down. “I was absolutely terrified,” James recalls. Dravet Syndrome is an … Read More
'Heartbroken' Mum Discovers Baby Has Inherited Rare 'Butterfly Skin' Condition Saturday, June 6, 2026 epidermolysis bullosa genetic butterfly skin rare condition blistering disability support Jennifer Taylor, a 34-year-old mother from Prescot, Merseyside, has lived her life with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), a rare genetic condition often described as ‘butterfly skin’ due to the extreme … Read More
The 430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub That Opens Just a Few Times a Year Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub history willenhall bellinn westmidlands heritage veday tradition landmark rare Nestled in the heart of Willenhall, The Bell Inn stands as a remarkable testament to history, having served the community for over 430 years. This historic pub is not your typical watering hole—it opens its doors to the … Read More
Check Your Coin Tins for a Rare 1933 Penny Worth Over £100,000 – Here’s How to Spot It Sunday, March 8, 2026 coin penny rare 1933 royalmint collection britania auction value collectibles A coin expert is urging collectors and the public alike to search through old coin tins, as they may hold a rare penny worth over £100,000. This remarkable coin has previously fetched £127,000 at auction and is highly prized … Read More