Community
Prestbury Beaumont Care Home MDs Win Barchester Cook Off 2026
Alison Donaldson and fellow MDs from Prestbury Beaumont care home won the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2026, raising £53,000 for vulnerable people.
Business
Birmingham Food Scene: Free Coffee, Taco Bell, and Sunshine Dining Updates
This week's Birmingham food roundup features Feedo Needo offering free coffee and services, Pineapple House's charity cafe, and Taco Bell opening update.
Culture
Doja Cat Birmingham Tickets Still Available for Utilita Arena Show
Doja Cat performs at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on May 26, 2026. Tickets are still available from viagogo, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Don't miss out!
Politics
HMRC confirms £17 monthly charge for DWP state pensioners
HMRC has confirmed a £17 monthly tax charge for state pensioners earning above £35,000, clawing back £200 Winter Fuel Payments from those born after 1951 (men) or 1953 (women).
Sport
Health
Birmingham dentist blames poverty for kids' tooth decay crisis
Dr Muslim Khoja, a Birmingham dentist with 40 years of experience, says child poverty and cost of living are causing severe tooth decay in children, with some needing extractions as young as 11.
Birmingham Man's Hangover Turned Out to Be Brain Tumour
Ben Cornforth, 24, from Birmingham, initially thought his symptoms were a severe hangover but was later diagnosed with a brain tumour after a seizure.
Belong Wigan Dementia Support During Action Week
Belong Wigan encourages carers to seek support networks and expert guidance during Dementia Action Week, offering memory cafes, Admiral Nurses, and more.
Mum Runs 200km for Brain Tumour Charity After Husband's Diagnosis
Sarah Neal is running 7km daily to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity after her husband Chris was diagnosed with an astrocytoma brain tumour. She has already raised over £6,000.
Belong Warrington Supports Dementia Carers with Community Networks
Belong Warrington urges dementia carers to seek community support during Dementia Action Week, offering memory cafes, Admiral Nurses, and day care services.
