Tragedy, Triumph, and Hope in the West Midlands | Nottingham News

A derelict site in Leicester, still untouched eight years after a deadly explosion, frustrates nearby residents. Meanwhile, Birmingham launches a recycling pilot program aiming for city-wide adoption. A devastating fire at Barr Beacon’s nature reserve adds to the region’s woes amid weeks of dry weather. But there’s hope: a deaf hairdresser in Shropshire is proving his talent and breaking barriers. And in medical news, Hollyoaks actors are fundraising for gene therapy, potentially life-changing for their children. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06e8407ead3f64c8