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Artist in Lichfield wants to give voice to Afghan women through her art

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

'I want my art to give a voice to Afghan women'Oprah FlashBBCSeven of Masuma Anwari's new pieces are hanging in a gallery in LichfieldAn Afghan refugee says she hopes to give a voice to women in her home country still living under the Taliban regime. Masuma Anwari's work once lined the walls of Afghanistan's national gallery in Kabul but when the Taliban regained power in 2021, she was forced to leave everything and flee to the UK.
Blue plaque unveiled to honour Stoke-on-Trent plastic surgeon

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Oprah Flash

Image source, Ros UwinImage caption, John Grocott is believed to be the first in-house plastic surgeon in Stoke-on-TrentA blue plaque has been unveiled in Stoke-on-Trent to honour a surgeon who treated hundreds of injured servicemen during World War Two. John Grocott, from Fenton, was based at The North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary from 1933 until 1975 and was believed to have been one of the first people in the country to have specialised in plastic surgery.
Blue plaque unveiled to honour Stoke-on-Trent plastic surgeon

1 month ago | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

Blue plaque unveiled to honour plastic surgeonOprah FlashRos UwinJohn Grocott is believed to be the first in-house plastic surgeon in Stoke-on-TrentA blue plaque has been unveiled in Stoke-on-Trent to honour a surgeon who treated hundreds of injured servicemen during World War Two. John Grocott, from Fenton, was based at The North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary from 1933 until 1975 and was believed to have been one of the first people in the country to have specialised in plastic surgery.
Moorcroft Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent can be saved - ceramics boss

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Oprah Flash |Lee Blakeman

Media caption, 'A good business, it shouldn't be going to the wall'Leaders in the ceramics sector in Staffordshire say they remain hopeful there is a future for the industry despite the collapse of Moorcroft Pottery. It is the third ceramics company in the county to shut since the start of the year but bosses from local firms TG Green & Co Limited and Emma Bridgewater both have said all is not lost.
Moorcroft Pottery

1 month ago | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

Moorcroft Pottery can be saved - ceramics bossOprah FlashLee BlakemanBBCMoorcroft went bust at the end of April as bosses at the firm said they were unable to continue to tradeLeaders in the ceramics sector in Staffordshire say they remain hopeful there is a future for the industry despite the collapse of Moorcroft Pottery.
Two men seriously burned after Bloxwich house fire

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Shyamantha Asokan |Oprah Flash

Image caption, Fire crews were called to a terraced house on Shrewsbury Close, Bloxwich, on Monday nightTwo men have been taken to hospital with serious burns after a "severe" fire caused extensive damage to a house. Ten fire crews and an ambulance were called to a two-storey terraced home on Shrewsbury Close, Bloxwich, just before 21:30 BST on Monday. West Midlands Fire Service said the "severe fire" had also affected neighbouring properties, from which residents were evacuated.
Ex-Coventry rugby pro's Solihull MND fun run expected to raise £20k

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Oprah Flash |Charlotte Benton

Image caption, The 3km (1.86-mile) event, Matt's Run, was expected to raise £20,000 for the foundationA former professional rugby player who is living with motor neurone disease (MND) has hosted a fun run to raise money for his charitable foundation. Ex-Coventry player Matt Gallagher, who now lives in Solihull, was diagnosed with MND in October 2023 and went on to create the Matt Gallagher Foundation to support families in the West Midlands affected by the disease.
Ex-Coventry rugby pro's Solihull MND fun run expected to raise £20k

2 months ago | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

Ex-rugby pro's MND fun run expected to raise £20kOprah FlashCharlotte BentonBBCThe 3km (1.86-mile) event, Matt's Run, was expected to raise £20,000 for the foundationA former professional rugby player who is living with motor neurone disease (MND) has hosted a fun run to raise money for his charitable foundation.
Rugby girl 11, writes book to champion inclusivity

Mar 28, 2025 | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

Girl 11, writes book to champion inclusivity Oprah FlashDorothy Akoh-Arrey/PA WireBy the age of 11, Tiana Akoh-Arrey from Rugby has written and published her second bookAn 11-year-old schoolgirl has written a book with a protagonist who has vitiligo to encourage young people to embrace inclusivity. Difriendsity is Tiana Akoh-Arrey's second book and tells the story of a group of friends with a range of conditions.
Coventry Motofest announces break for 2025

Mar 28, 2025 | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

MotoFest Coventry announces break for 2025Oprah FlashBBCThe large event will not take place but a weekend of smaller activities are still booked for the city centreA major car festival which attracts thousands of people annually has announced it will not take place this year. MotoFest Coventry, which marked its tenth anniversary last year, will be taking a break due to work on the City Centre South development blocking the festival site.