Caerphilly Support Team Transforms Resident's Life
Discover the inspiring story of how Caerphilly's dedicated Floating Support Service provided warmth, comfort and life-changing assistance to a local resident facing overwhelming challenges.
Category : Resident Stories
Simplify Your Travel: Ultimate Cosmetics Bag Guide
Discover how the perfect cosmetics and toiletry bag can transform your daily commute and weekend getaways from Birmingham. Expert tips for organisation and space-saving solutions.
£575 cost of living payment for 5 million households
Millions of vulnerable households across England and Wales will receive a £575 cost of living payment this spring as part of the government's support package. Find out if you're eligible and when payments will arrive.
DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus: Is It Enough?
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the DWP's traditional £10 Christmas bonus this winter - but critics argue the unchanged amount fails to address today's cost of living crisis.
Birmingham man swaps city for Mauritius paradise
Discover how one Birmingham man escaped the rat race to build his dream life in tropical Mauritius - and why he's never looking back.
Family's emotional thank you to Stockport ICU team
A grateful Stockport family returns to Stepping Hill Hospital's intensive care unit with a special anniversary gift to thank the team that provided life-saving treatment during their darkest hours.
Birmingham mum's Bella Hadid dress hunt ends in disappointment
A determined Birmingham mother's quest to find the exact £2,500 Jacquemus dress worn by Bella Hadid at MS therapy sessions leads to fashion disappointment and viral social media response.
Midlands Dog Goes Viral After Disrupting Live BBC Broadcast
A cheeky canine from the Midlands became an overnight internet sensation after photobombing a live BBC news segment about local heritage, creating a hilarious viral moment that captivated viewers nationwide.
Wolverhampton murder: Tributes for Ben Cook
Emotional scenes in Whitmore Reans as community mourns Ben Cook, whose life was tragically cut short in a suspected murder that has left residents in shock.
West Midlands £4,300 DWP Cost of Living Support
Thousands of households across the West Midlands are set for significant financial support as the DWP announces new cost of living payments totalling up to £4,300 for eligible families. Discover who qualifies and when payments arrive.
Cleaner's secret party in client's Birmingham home
A Birmingham resident returned from holiday to discover their cleaner had thrown an impromptu party with friends, leaving their home in chaos and raising serious questions about trust and professional boundaries.
Malala: My mother wished I was never born
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai reveals her mother's heartbreaking admission and shares intimate family struggles in powerful new interview about their journey from Pakistan to Birmingham.
Urgent Search for Missing Birmingham Teenager Kieran
West Midlands Police launch urgent appeal to locate missing 14-year-old Kieran Hodgkiss from Birmingham as concerns grow for his welfare.
Georgia Harrison on Life-Changing Court Win & Bear Case
Former Love Island star Georgia Harrison shares emotional details of her landmark legal victory against Stephen Bear and how it's transformed her into a powerful advocate for revenge porn victims.
Waterloo Road star reveals wife's MS diagnosis
Former BBC Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas opens up about his wife Caroline's life-changing multiple sclerosis diagnosis and their family's emotional journey ahead of Celebrity Big Brother appearance.
Birmingham pub makes desperate plea for community support
A beloved Birmingham city centre pub faces an uncertain future as rising costs threaten its survival, prompting landlords to make a heartfelt plea for community backing.
West Sussex Couple Marks 60 Years of Marriage
Discover the heartwarming journey of a West Sussex couple celebrating six decades of marriage, sharing their timeless secrets to love and commitment that has inspired their entire community.
Cowboy builder leaves family with £20k nightmare
A rogue trader from Wolverhampton has been prosecuted after leaving a family home in ruins with dangerous electrical work and structural damage. Discover how to protect yourself from cowboy builders.
Wrexham University Awards Community Champions
Wrexham University honours four exceptional community champions with honorary fellowships, recognising their outstanding contributions to the local area and beyond.
Urgent search for missing Solihull mother Chelsea
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for Chelsea, a 31-year-old mother from Solihull who disappeared after dropping her children at school. Concerns are growing as she hasn't been seen since Tuesday morning.
Bakery couple crowned National Care Champions for fostering
A remarkable couple who sold their successful bakery business to dedicate their lives to fostering have been honoured as National Care Champions after providing loving homes to 25 vulnerable children.
Students rally to save Selly Oak cafe from demolition
University of Birmingham students are campaigning to protect Selly Oak's iconic 'The Selly' cafe from demolition as part of major redevelopment plans that threaten local community hubs.
Birmingham's favourite emoji revealed - and it's surprising
New research uncovers Birmingham's most-used emoji, with a surprising symbol beating the classic thumbs-up and crying laughing faces to claim the top spot.
Gogglebox Stars' Son Dies Aged 25 in Tragic Loss
Beloved Gogglebox personalities Stephen and Daniel Lustig-Webb share devastating news of their son's unexpected death in emotional tribute.
Remove Wood Heat Stains with Iron Trick
Discover the professional furniture restorer's secret to removing white heat rings from wooden surfaces using common household items. This proven method could save your precious tables and restore their natural beauty.
DWP Benefit Queen's Cost of Living Payment Warning
A single mother known as the 'DWP Benefit Queen' reveals how upcoming payment changes could push vulnerable families into crisis as she shares her own survival story.
Ghostly Voice Captured in West Midlands Park Investigation
A chilling paranormal encounter in a West Midlands park has been captured on camera, featuring a mysterious ghostly voice that appears to respond to investigators. The eerie footage from Bantock Park has sparked both fascination and scepticism among super
Birmingham Pub Bombings: Families Denied Justice
Relatives of the 21 victims killed in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings face fresh heartbreak as their legal challenge against the inquest verdict is rejected by the High Court.
Fundraiser for boy after mum's tragic death
Heartfelt fundraiser launched for 11-year-old Leo following sudden passing of beloved mother Carly from Oldbury, as community unites in support.
Tributes for 'Beautiful Soul' After Perry Barr Arson Tragedy
Moving tributes honour Fatoumatta Hydara, the devoted mother killed in a suspected arson attack in Perry Barr, as her daughters remain critically ill in hospital.
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