Community
Bike theft victims attacked: trio jailed for 26 years in Stoke
Three men who left two bike theft victims unconscious in a Stoke street have been jailed for a combined 26 years. James Hopper, John Martin and Adam Wright were convicted of grievous bodily harm.
Business
Mortgage rate warning: 750,000 UK households face 'huge shock'
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate hits 5.91%, highest since October 2023, as 750,000 households face 'huge shock' when deals expire, says Moneyfacts.
Culture
Birmingham shines in Strictly Come Dancing week one as city scenes air
Birmingham took a starring role on Strictly Come Dancing's first live show, with city scenes featuring Bethany Antonia, who impressed judges with 26 points.
Politics
EU Made in Europe rules could push UK car prices up
New EU 'Made in Europe' rules could raise UK car costs, requiring 70% of vehicle value from the bloc, sparking industry concerns.
Sport
Health
Emergency services at major incident near Five Ways station
Emergency services are dealing with a major incident near Five Ways station, causing train cancellations from Birmingham New Street to Bromsgrove, Redditch, and Hereford.
Pensioners under 80 to get automatic £200 DWP payment
Eligible state pensioners aged 79 and under will automatically receive a £200 Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP, with payments starting mid-November 2026.
British couple feared dead in Athens blast
A British pensioner and his Greek wife are feared dead after an explosion destroyed a building in Athens' Plaka district, killing six, per ERT.
DWP confirms PIP, ESA, UC appeal rights if claim rejected
DWP confirms PIP, ESA, and Universal Credit claimants can appeal rejected decisions, but must first request a mandatory reconsideration before applying to a tribunal.
Martin Lewis Warns Against Gift Cards as Christmas Presents
Martin Lewis warns shoppers never to buy gift cards as Christmas presents, citing risks of store collapse and expiry dates, urging cash instead.
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!