Community
Free Bank Holiday fun in Birmingham: bears, beaches and more
Discover free Bank Holiday events in Birmingham including Bear Wood at Bristol Zoo Project, Birmingham Weekender, outdoor films at NEC Lakeside, the Snoopy Trail and more.
Business
North East business confidence falls sharply in August, Lloyds survey finds
North East business confidence dropped to 45% in August, down from 75% in July, as firms' economic optimism fell 37 points, Lloyds Business Barometer shows.
Culture
Light-hearted Odyssey comedy coming to New Mills Art Theatre
A comedic retelling of Homer's Odyssey, adapted by David Brittles, will run at New Mills Art Theatre on September 18-19, with tickets at £15.
Politics
Birmingham City FC's 2031 stadium plan: A new era for east Birmingham?
Birmingham City FC owner Tom Wagner unveils a £2bn stadium plan for east Birmingham, promising jobs, homes, and hope by 2031. Local leaders are optimistic but wary.
Sport
Health
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.
East Midlands Airport apologises after cyber data breach
East Midlands Airport apologised after customer data, including emails, phone numbers, vehicle registrations and postcodes, was obtained in a cyber security incident affecting three UK airports.
Parents back Rainbows Hospice appeal after son's hospital ordeal
Parents of two-year-old Kian Rughani, who has spent half his life in hospital, urge support for Rainbows Hospice Summer Appeal after its team helped them through their darkest hours.
Meta UK safety rules expected after US settlement, Burnham govt says
The Andy Burnham government expects Meta to match its new US safety rules in the UK, after a landmark lawsuit settlement introduced time limits, school-time notification bans, overnight blocks and more.
Mum's plea to save family after double cancer tragedy
Laura Potter, 35, from Bromsgrove, is fundraising up to £100,000 for specialist cancer treatment in Germany for her mum Christine Woodus, 60, who has stage four bowel cancer, after losing her dad and brother to the disease.
The Royal Family Quiz: Crowns & Castles
Test your knowledge of the British monarchy, from Buckingham Palace and the Crown Jewels to coronations and royal residences. How regal is your trivia?
