DWP Confronts 'Existential' Crisis Amid Rising Youth Unemployment Wednesday, February 18, 2026 dwp youth unemployment workforce benefits pandemic skills employment training government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing what has been described as an “existential” crisis: the urgent need to reintegrate younger people into the workforce. Recent data reveals that youth … Read More
The Real Reason Leo Ross's Killer Was Sentenced to Just 13 Years – What It Truly Means Sunday, February 15, 2026 murder sentencing juvenile law justice parole rehabilitation crime youth violence The sentence handed to the teenager who murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross has sparked widespread shock and anger. Kian Moulton, aged 15 at sentencing but just 14 when he committed the crime, received a minimum custodial term of … Read More
Young Men in West Midlands Use Personal Stories to Tackle Mental Health Stigma Friday, February 13, 2026 mentalhealth westmidlands youth stigma support campaign textservice men awareness wellbeing Young men in the West Midlands are sharing their own experiences to encourage others to seek mental health support when needed. A new campaign launched in Birmingham and Solihull aims to raise awareness about a free, … Read More
Charity in Leo Ross’s Name Urges Youths to 'Put Down Your Weapons' as Teen Killer Sentenced Wednesday, February 11, 2026 leoross charity knifecrime youth violence sentencing legacy awareness prevention community A charity established in memory of Leo Ross, a 12-year-old boy tragically killed in a random stabbing, has called on young people to reject weapons as his teenage killer was sentenced to life imprisonment. Leo’s Legacy … Read More
City Centre Dispersal Order Launches This Weekend in Response to Rising Yob Behaviour Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dispersal police youth antisocial lichfield crime order safety community parents Staffordshire Police are set to implement a dispersal order in Lichfield city centre from 3pm on Friday, February 6, through to 3pm on Sunday, February 8, aimed at tackling escalating anti-social behaviour among young groups. … Read More
Sparkhill Councillor Candidate Acknowledges Past Mistakes, Seeks Community Support Wednesday, January 28, 2026 sparkhill politics community elections radicalization rehabilitation terrorism youth socialhousing activism Shahid Butt, a Sparkhill resident and candidate for the upcoming city council elections, openly admits to a troubled past but hopes voters will focus on his vision for community improvement. At 60, Butt reflects on his life … Read More