Birmingham Hospitality Leaders Face Challenges Amid Tough Trading Conditions Friday, May 29, 2026 birmingham hospitality economy nighttime commerce independent business finance challenge recovery Birmingham’s hospitality sector is grappling with a challenging trading environment as economic pressures continue to mount. The recently published West Midlands Night-Time Economy Commission report outlines 25 … Read More
Tamworth Teen, 17, in Coma with Life-Altering Injuries After Falling from Roof Sunday, May 24, 2026 tamworth accident coma injuries teen fundraising spinal recovery family hospital A 17-year-old teenager from Tamworth is in an induced coma after suffering severe injuries from a fall off a roof. On May 7, Josh fell approximately 30 feet while working and landed directly on his back, resulting in multiple … Read More
I Love Birmingham City – Leaving the Comfort Zone Was What I Needed Sunday, May 24, 2026 alfiechang birminghamcity football injury recovery midfielder loan career resilience championship sport For Alfie Chang, reflecting on his time at Birmingham City brings a mix of pride and “what ifs.” Once a rising star nurtured alongside Jude Bellingham and Jordan James in the Blues academy, Chang was a promising midfielder … 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
DWP Vows to Combat Rising Benefit Overpayments Amid Fraud Concerns Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp benefits overpayments fraud welfare universalcredit prosecution fraudact penalties recovery The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces intense scrutiny as benefit overpayments soar to nearly £10 billion, driven largely by fraud and error. Data for the financial year ending April reveals that total overpayments … Read More
Inside Birmingham's First 24/7 Mental Health Centre: From Tears to Smiles Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham mentalhealth care community support accessibility recovery nhs wellbeing innovation Birmingham’s inaugural Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre (NMHC) is transforming access to mental health care by providing continuous, compassionate support for adults in Small Heath, Heartlands, and Bordesley Green. … Read More