Community
Family desperate to bring Brit referee home after Florida hit and run
Brandon Grimes, 26, from Seaham, died in a hit-and-run in Florida on September 25. His family and partner David Jackson are raising funds to bring him home.
Business
TG Jones in Stourbridge Ryemarket to Close by January 2027
TG Jones in Stourbridge's Ryemarket shopping centre will close, with the last day expected on January 9, 2027. The former WHSmith store is holding a sale with up to 50% off as part of a wider restructuring.
Culture
Black Country Living Museum: Filming Location for Peaky Blinders and More
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has hosted major productions including BBC's Peaky Blinders, Stan & Ollie, and ITV's Three Little Birds, attracting filmmakers with its authentic historic settings.
Politics
Man found dead at Birmingham home in Kings Norton
A man has been found dead at a home in Wynds Covert, Kings Norton, Birmingham. Emergency services attended this morning, and his death is not being treated as suspicious.
Sport
Health
NHS flu jab bookings open for seven groups from October 1
From October 1, 2026, the NHS will contact seven eligible groups to book their flu jab, including over-65s, clinical risk adults, and frontline social care workers.
Stoke mum died after cliff fall at Park Hall park
Stay-at-home mother Renata Krzykala, 49, was found dead at Park Hall Country Park on August 25 after falling from a cliff. An inquest has opened.
Bowel cancer symptom Birmingham patients hide from GPs
83% of Birmingham residents would delay seeing a GP about bowel changes; new programme launched to boost early diagnosis
Pension pause warning: £1,000 now costs £12,000 later
Pausing workplace pension contributions for 12 months boosts take-home pay by £1,000 but leaves savers £12,000 worse off in retirement, Moneybox analysis finds.
State pensioners face tax warning over frozen allowance
State pensioners born between October 6 and November 5, 1960 reach State Pension age at 66 years and seven months, facing tax as the frozen £12,570 Personal Allowance is set to be exceeded by the full new State Pension of £12,547.60 in 2026/27.
British History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
From the Battle of Hastings to Henry VIII and the Gunpowder Plot, journey through British history. Challenge yourself with these questions on kings, queens and great events.