Josh Sandiford

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'We fell in love volunteering at our local Oxfam'Josh SandifordSusan and James BoylesSusan and James Boyles met while volunteering at Oxfam in TamworthWorking at their local Oxfam shop led to true love for two of the store's volunteers. Susan and James Boyles met while staffing the charity's Tamworth store, got engaged in the shop's back room and posed outside it for wedding photos.

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Dream come true for teenage artist who lost sightJosh SandifordBBCLilly is registered blind but wants to inspire others through her artworkA teenage artist who lost her sight at aged 15 says having her work displayed is a dream come true. Lilly, from Kingstanding in Birmingham, was registered blind after undergoing surgery for several health issues, including the removal of two brain tumours. She found joy in painting as she recovered in hospital, after being inspired by American painter Bob Ross.

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Black Sabbath murals reaction 'unreal' says artistJosh SandifordBBCMr Murals has been blown away by the reactionAn artist creating a 120ft (36.5m) mural depicting all four original members of Black Sabbath says the reaction so far has been "unreal". The street art is set to be completed in time for the heavy metal band's sold-out concert at Villa Park in July, with artist Mr Murals hoping it will also honour the "creative spirit of Birmingham".

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Prison violence harming rehabilitation - familiesJosh SandifordBBCFamilies of Swinfen Hall prisoners say they are not being rehabilitated Criminals at a prison where some cells have been locked down during the day due to serious violence could pose an even higher risk to the public when released, their families have warned. Staff members and inmates at HMP Swinfen Hall, in Lichfield, have been hurt in attacks, including a prison officer who was stabbed in the head.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Josh Sandiford

Paint spill blamed for stream turning whiteJosh SandifordBBCThe Environment Agency is monitoring for any environmental impactsDiluted paint is suspected to be the reason for parts of a stream turning white, the Environment Agency (EA) has said. The organisation is looking into any potential environmental impact following the incident near Belmont Brook in Hereford, on Sunday. The brook runs into the River Wye, but the EA does not believe there has been any effect on wildlife so far.