Community
Mouse found in trap at Birmingham takeaway as firm fined £3,000
A live mouse was found trapped at Golden Chicken takeaway in Birmingham during an inspection. GK Chinese Ltd was fined £3,000 after widespread droppings were discovered.
Business
Aston Villa agree £47m deal for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye
Aston Villa have agreed a £47m deal with Paris Saint-Germain for 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye, who will undergo a medical on Saturday before completing his move.
Culture
Reloved Brum opens at Grand Central with £910 designer finds
Birmingham Hospice's Reloved Brum opens at Grand Central. Valentino heels priced £910 new sell for £180. Shoppers can find curated bargains.
Politics
Five simple ways to keep maggots out of food bins in Birmingham
A Birmingham resident dubbed new food bins 'maggot bins' after finding infestations. BusinessWaste.co.uk shares five easy tips to prevent and remove maggots.
Sport
Health
State pensioners could face £98 HMRC bill under triple lock
A 4.1% state pension rise could push full new pension above the tax threshold, leaving pensioners with a £98.48 HMRC bill unless the Government clarifies its policy.
Swansea Hospital Launches Community Health Events
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea has launched a community health events programme, starting with a menopause evening led by consultant Dr Sandar Hlaing on August 26, 2026.
Natalie Doorbar died after monkey dust relapse
Natalie Doorbar, 40, was found dead on December 27 after sending her mum a text on Boxing Day saying she 'would be back soon'. An inquest ruled her death drug-related.
NHS confirms two flu jab rule changes for autumn 2026
The NHS has confirmed two flu jab changes for autumn 2026: more pharmacies can vaccinate children and rough sleepers are included for the first time.
Solihull targets smoking and vaping to narrow life expectancy gap
Solihull Council will prioritise tackling health inequalities, focusing on smoking, vaping, and health checks to close the widening life expectancy gap between affluent and deprived areas.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!
