Visiting Willenhall: A Town Struggling Yet United by Strong Community Spirit Saturday, March 21, 2026 willenhall community deprivation festivals poverty redevelopment history foodbank unemployment resilience A lively voice cuts through the hum of music, traffic, and chatter at Willenhall’s bustling outdoor market. A butcher, clad in a black and white apron, enthusiastically shouts about his fresh products from his shop doorway. … Read More
Mum-of-Four, 54, Faces Terminal Diagnosis After Mistaking Persistent Cough for Covid Friday, March 20, 2026 cancer breastcancer terminal diagnosis covid metastasis treatment therapy support resilience Ameena Westwood, a courageous 54-year-old mother of four from Smethwick, has once again been confronted with a cancer diagnosis after initially beating the disease seven years ago. In 2017, Ameena was diagnosed with lobular … Read More
Two New DWP Bonus Payments Launching in April to Support Low-Income Households Wednesday, March 18, 2026 dwp crisis resilience fund support lowincome emergency councils benefits housing Starting in April, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce two new bonus payments as part of a wider financial support scheme for low-income households in England. At the heart of this initiative is the … Read More
'I was pregnant at 17 and my baby's dad was in prison when I gave birth' Tuesday, March 17, 2026 singlemother resilience supportgroup birmingham parenting prison finance empowerment intergenerationaltrauma community At just 17, Alicia Douglas found herself nine months pregnant, living in a hostel, and facing the daunting reality that her baby’s father had been sent to prison. Alone and expecting, she began working relentlessly in … Read More
'Trust me' - Chris Davies reflects on Birmingham City’s progress after QPR victory Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birminghamcity chrisdavies championship football qpr victory resilience patrickroberts promotion teamwork sport Chris Davies lauded Birmingham City’s resilience after ending a difficult run by securing a 1-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers at St Andrew’s on Wednesday. The match-winning goal came from Patrick Roberts, and although … Read More
Mum Left Paralysed After Freak Fall Fights Back with Family Support Saturday, March 7, 2026 paralysis spinalcordinjury fundraising marathon rehabilitation family resilience trauma healthcare community sport Sandra Adams, mother of four and a beloved member of Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, suffered a tragic spinal cord injury after a fall down the stairs at her home last May during a family barbecue. The accident left her … Read More