Lynette Linton, Cole Martin, sir Lenny Henry and Kit de Wall on the red carpet for the My Name is Leon preview

Sir Lenny Henry joins stars behind drama ‘My Name is Leon’ ahead of BBC television premiere

Ahead of the film adaptation of bestselling book ‘My Name Is Leon‘ coming to BBC Two this Friday, actor and executive producer Sir Lenny Henry joined the Birmingham writer behind the story, Kit de Waal, and the programme’s young star Cole Martin on the red carpet last night. They appeared along with the film’s director Lynette…

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Farisai Dzemwa is hosting a domestic violence awareness event online

Wolverhampton woman raising domestic violence awareness through lived experience

An inspiring woman from Wolverhampton is hosting an online event to raise awareness about domestic violence, both towards women and men. Farisai Dzemwa, 48, who herself suffered years of abuse in her homeland, is hoping the virtual workshop will help those struggling with physical and psychological abuse from a spouse, partner or family member.

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Brendon Batson OBE and Llewela Bailey are backing Birmingham St Mary's Hospice

West Midlands celebrities reflect on vital hospice care during their partners’ final months

Two well-known celebrity personalities from the Midlands have been reflecting positively on the palliative care their partners received, as they pledge their support for the Birmingham hospice that looked after their loved ones. West Bromwich Albion legend, Brendon Batson and former ITV Central News anchor, Llewela Bailey donned white feather badges to encourage people to support Birmingham…

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Azhar Ahmed (left) at home in Edgbaston with his father Saeed Ahmed, along with other families working with charity Sense

Edgbaston family caring for disabled adult is one of many “forgotten” families during coronavirus pandemic

A Birmingham family from Edgbaston is one of many across the country struggling with the impact of taking on extra responsibilities caring for disabled adults during the coronavirus pandemic.  A new survey by a national disability charity has highlighted the plight of families in the UK caring for disabled adults at home during the pandemic, with 75% saying…

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