Community
Police Use Incapacitant Spray as Hundreds of Youths Gather Outside Bullring
West Midlands Police deployed incapacitant spray and dispersal orders after large crowds of young people gathered in Birmingham city centre, with multiple arrests and seizures reported.
Business
The End of an Era: Birmingham's Rackhams Department Store to Close in 2026
The iconic Rackhams building on Corporation Street, now House of Fraser, will shut its doors in late June 2026, ending over 60 years of department store retailing in Birmingham. This closure marks the final chapter for a beloved local landmark.
Culture
MAFS Australia's Tyson Blames Producers for 'Submissive' Wife Comments
Married at First Sight Australia's Tyson Gordon addresses backlash over controversial 'submissive' wife remarks, claiming producers manipulated his words and introduced the term first.
Politics
HMRC Boosts Child Benefit to £1,406 for 7 Million Households Automatically
HMRC has automatically increased Child Benefit rates to £1,406 per year for the eldest child and £930 for additional children, benefiting over 6.9 million families without requiring any action.
Sport
Health
Woodford Dad Runs Marathon for Cancer Research After Wife's Fight
Charlie Nodwell, 46, is tackling the London Marathon to raise funds for The Institute of Cancer Research after his wife's bowel cancer diagnosis, highlighting rising cases in under-50s and the need for scientific advancement.
Mum Must Repay £40k Pension Overpayment Until Age 93
A 66-year-old mother faces repaying £100 monthly until she turns 93 after being overpaid her civil service pension. Her income has been drastically reduced, causing severe stress.
Keskine IPL Offers 24-Minute Full-Body Hair Removal at Home
The Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset allows users to achieve professional-level hair removal in approximately 24 minutes at home, featuring autoflash mode and ice-cooling for comfort.
England's Adult Hospices Face Financial Crisis, Need Urgent Aid
A new report warns that England's adult hospices require immediate Government intervention to survive a financial crisis, with rising costs threatening end-of-life care and forcing service cuts.
Boy Injured in Halesowen Car Crash, Taken to Hospital
A young boy was hit by a car on Nimmings Road in Blackheath, Halesowen, and treated at the scene before being transported to Birmingham Children's Hospital with non-serious injuries.
