Laura May McMullan

Stoke-on-Trent

Reporter at BBC

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Severn Hospice appeals for £1m for urgent repairs

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Laura May McMullan

Image source, Severn HospiceImage caption, Chief executive Heather Tudor said the hospice needed to carry out urgent workA hospice is asking its supporters to help them raise £1m to pay for urgently needed repairs. Severn Hospice said one of the wards at its site in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, was 35 years old and could no longer get by on routine maintenance. A spokesperson said they also wanted to increase the size of Perry ward, to create more space for visitors and make patient's rooms larger.
Hundreds of children hear knife crime message

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Laura May McMullan

Hundreds of children from Wolverhampton have been hearing the stories of people who have been involved in gangs and knife crime. The 10 to 16-year-olds also heard from Nikita Kanda, the sister of Ronana Kanda, a 16-year-old murdered in 2022 in a case of mistaken identity.
Hundreds of Wolverhampton children hear knife crime message

1 month ago | bbc.com | Laura May McMullan

Laura May McMullanBBC Midlands TodayHundreds of children from Wolverhampton have been hearing the stories of people who have been involved in gangs and knife crime. The 10 to 16-year-olds also heard from Nikita Kanda, the sister of Ronana Kanda, a 16-year-old murdered in 2022 in a case of mistaken identity.
'Stoke-on-Trent lunch club gives me something to look forward to'

2 months ago | bbc.com | Laura May McMullan

'Lunch club gives me something to look forward to'Laura May McMullanAlex McIntyreBBCNancy Longshaw, 96, said she looked forward to the lunch club organised by Bentilee VolunteersA volunteer-run hub, which provides lunches, a youth club and furniture, has called for more residents to use it. Bentilee Volunteers in Stoke-on-Trent has been going for 38 years with users and clients praising its services.
'They saved me and my baby when my heart stopped'

Feb 12, 2025 | aol.com | Richard Price |Laura May McMullan

A mum from Staffordshire has thanked the medical team who saved her and her baby daughter's lives after she went into cardiac arrest while 37 weeks pregnant. Natasha's heart stopped for a total of 14 minutes after she collapsed in A&E at the Royal Stoke hospital in December - after experiencing difficulty breathing, chest pains and a persistent cough. A 30-strong team had to do CPR on her, and also carry out a Caesarean section to help her give birth at the same time.
Worcestershire charities' delight at share of foundation's £180k

Feb 11, 2025 | bbc.com | Laura May McMullan

Charities' delight at share of foundation's £180kLaura McMullanBBCLucy Wells, from Worcestershire Community Foundation, said their organisation wanted to see smaller charities thriveDozens of charity and community groups who have been given a share of £180,000 by a foundation say they would struggle without the cash. They include Worcester Snoezelen, which has provided activities for more than 30 years for people with learning disabilities and additional needs.
Flood-hit homeowners pray for rain to stay away

Dec 11, 2024 | sg.news.yahoo.com | Laura May McMullan |Will Jefford

Bar Hill has been closed when flood water has pooled on the road [BBC]Homeowners in a cul-de-sac which has been plagued by flooding have said they go to bed every night praying it does not rain. Muddy flood water has flowed into Mallard Close in Madeley, Staffordshire, during heavy rain over the past year, leaving behind smelly sludge and debris. Pete Landon, 84, said the persistent flooding had been "horrendous".
Flood-hit homeowners pray for rain to stay away

Dec 10, 2024 | yahoo.com | Laura May McMullan |Will Jefford

Homeowners in a cul-de-sac which has been plagued by flooding have said they go to bed every night praying it does not rain. Muddy flood water has flowed into Mallard Close in Madeley, Staffordshire, during heavy rain over the past year, leaving behind smelly sludge and debris. Pete Landon, 84, said the persistent flooding had been "horrendous". Staffordshire County Council said highway teams are looking at a long-term solution as "a matter of urgency".
Terminal man fulfils wish to see brother's musical

Sep 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Laura May McMullan |Susie Rack |Alice Cullinane

Laura May McMullan - BBC Midlands Today, Susie Rack - BBC News, West Midlands and Alice Cullinane - BBC News, West MidlandsSeptember 7, 2024 at 2:57 AM·2 min readA terminal cancer patient has reached a goal of surviving to see his brother's musical performed in his home city. Ian Hopkins, 56, from Coventry, was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus last year and told by doctors months later the disease had spread to his lymph nodes.
Olympian given emotional homecoming at rowing club

Sep 1, 2024 | aol.com | Caroline Gall |Laura May McMullan

September 1, 2024 at 10:56 AMEsme Booth was welcomed back to her club on Sunday after winning a silver medal at the Olympics [BBC]Celebrations have been held at a boat club as Olympian Esme Booth was welcomed back. The athlete helped her rowing team to win silver in the final of the women's four in Paris earlier this summer. Crowds turned out to show their appreciation and there were emotional celebrations as she returned to her home club in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.