Community
Brummies back US-style Amber Alert as search for missing Noah Woods continues
Birmingham residents are calling for a US-style Amber Alert system in the UK as the search for three-year-old Noah Woods, missing in Suffolk, enters its second day.
Business
Dyson Ball Animal 2 vacuum at £340 praised by pet owners as 'worth every penny'
The Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum has dropped to £340 from £374.99 on Amazon, winning praise from pet owners who call it 'worth every penny' for tackling pet hair.
Culture
Museum of Illusions to open in former Pavilions site in Birmingham
Museum of Illusions plans to open at the former Pavilions shopping centre in Birmingham, creating 18 jobs and operating daily from 9am to 10pm.
Politics
Sandwell councillors to decide on McDonald's drive-thru plan
Sandwell councillors will make the final call on plans to demolish a motorbike garage for a McDonald's drive-thru on St Annes Road, Cradley Heath, despite a 600-signature petition against it.
Sport
Health
DWP confirms PIP change for claimants reporting condition changes
DWP confirms PIP change: unplanned reviews prioritised alongside new claims. Median award review clearance time for 2025-26 is 20 weeks, down from 43 weeks in 2024-25.
Midlands hospitals face 412-bed winter shortage
NHS bosses warn of a 412-bed acute deficit in West Midlands hospitals this winter unless targeted interventions in the 2026/27 Winter Plan are implemented. The plan, due by September 30, includes £1m for vaccinations and alternatives to A&E.
Man hurt as minibus hits tree in West Bromwich
A man suffered potentially serious injuries when a minibus hit a tree in Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, at about 5am on September 15. Two passengers were found injured at the scene; one was taken to Midland Metropolitan Hospital, the other received self-
Martin Lewis warns energy bills could soar 15% in January
Martin Lewis warns UK energy bills could rise 15% in January as gas costs hit highest level since 2022, affecting British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers.
UK forces member dies in Ukraine crash, MoD confirms
A UK armed forces member died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed. The incident is not believed to be hostile.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Yourself
A mixed bag of brain-teasers covering science, literature, maths and famous Britons. From Shakespeare to Brunel, see how many of these general knowledge questions you can crack.
