Kathryn Stanczyszyn

Birmingham, England

News Correspondent at BBC

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Thrill-seeking over 70s brave the rides for theme park celebration

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kathryn Stanczyszyn

Thrill-seeking over-70s brave theme park celebrationsKathryn StanczyszynOprah FlashDrayton Manor ResortTo mark the theme park's 75th anniversary the group of over 70s took to the skiesA group of thrill-seeking over-70-year-olds jumped at the chance to brave the rides at Drayton Manor Resort to mark its major milestone. The theme park, in Tamworth, Staffordshire, invited the special guests as part of its 75th anniversary.
How to tell a three-year-old Morrisons café is closing

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kathryn Stanczyszyn

Telling a three-year-old Morrisons café is closingKathryn StanczyszynTanya GuptaBBCPat Ward likes to visit the café with her grandson, who is aged threeHow do you break the news to your three-year-old grandson that his favourite place is closing? According to Pat Ward - a regular visitor with him to Morrisons supermarket café - you brace yourself. The bracing came after the chain announced it was to shut 52 cafés across the UK, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Dragons' Den brothers 'put Birmingham on map'

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kathryn Stanczyszyn

Dragons' Den brothers 'put Birmingham on map'Kathryn StanczyszynBBCBrendon (left) and Jaydon Manders founded Lumberjaxe in 2020Two brothers who secured investment on Dragons' Den have "put Birmingham on the map", according to people who have contacted them. Brendon and Jaydon Manders, from Quinton, founded Lumberjaxe food company, selling seasonings and sauces for barbecues, in 2020. Starting with just £100 each and working in the family kitchen they are now stocked in more than 70 stores.
Kilimanjaro climb raises £180k for Birmingham Children's Hospital

Feb 12, 2025 | bbc.com | Kathryn Stanczyszyn

Kilimanjaro climbers raise £180k for hospitalKathryn StanczyszynAndrew DawkinsBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation TrustThe group reached the summit to boost the hospital's appeal to transform its front entranceMore than £180,000 has been raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital, after a group of 28 people climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. A lot had suffered with altitude sickness, said Mike Weaver, who had the idea, before all the group reached the summit in Tanzania.
Staying fit the key to 100-year-old's long life

Nov 28, 2024 | msn.com | Kathryn Stanczyszyn

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Get involved in Invictus Games, minister urges

Aug 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Alex McIntyre |Kathryn Stanczyszyn

Alex Mcintyre - BBC News, West Midlands and Kathryn Stanczyszyn - BBC Radio WMAugust 2, 2024 at 8:22 AM·1 min readThe veterans minister has urged people to “get involved” when the Invictus Games come to Birmingham in 2027. Alistair Carns, also MP for Selly Oak, said the event, where injured millitary personnel and veterans compete in a range of sports, would be “absolutely amazing” for families and the whole community.
‘I’ve no idea how I developed asbestos-related cancer’

Jul 7, 2024 | peoplebugs.com | Kathryn Stanczyszyn

6 hours agoBy Kathryn Stanczyszyn, BBC Radio WM, Presenter • Oprah Flash, BBC News, West MidlandsA mum with a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos hopes to raise awareness after it went undetected for more than a year. Emily-Jane Scandrett has pleural mesothelioma, which is most often found in men over 75. Despite undergoing a number of tests it went undiagnosed for 17 months, including throughout her pregnancy.
Protest held against Birmingham City Council cuts

Jun 18, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kathryn Stanczyszyn |Amy Cole

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Protest held against Birmingham City Council cuts

Jun 18, 2024 | bbc.com | Kathryn Stanczyszyn

Protest held against Birmingham City Council cutsBy Kathryn Stanczyszyn, BBC Radio WM • Amy Cole, BBC Midlands TodayBBCThe protest was held outside Birmingham City Council in Victoria Square Dozens of people have attended a protest against cuts by Birmingham City Council. The authority declared itself effectively bankrupt in September by issuing a section 114 notice before signing off on £300m worth of cuts and a 21% rise in council tax over two years.
Care home resident fulfils fighter jet dream

May 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Andrew Dawkins |Kathryn Stanczyszyn

Andrew Dawkins - BBC News, West Midlands and Kathryn Stanczyszyn - BBC Radio WMMay 30, 2024 at 1:58 PM·2 min readAn 86-year-old man who had a dream of sitting in a fighter jet has been able to do it thanks to staff at his care home. Arthur Scrivens, from Broadway Halls Care Home in Dudley, got into the cockpit of a 1955 Hunter F4 jet at the RAF Museum Midlands in Shropshire. He has had a keen interest in aircraft, particularly military ones, and his father was in the RAF, the care home said.