Community
Solihull councillors face growing resignation calls after racism sting
MPs and councillors unite in calls for Solihull councillors Alan Feeney and Jamie Campbell to resign after an undercover ITV documentary exposed racist comments.
Business
Bodycare Reopens at Merry Hill with 4am Queues and Star-Studded Launch
Bodycare reopened at Merry Hill on October 11 with queues from 4am, celebrity guests, and a Drag Race UK finalist performance, drawing crowds all weekend.
Culture
Channel 5 doc explores teen boxer Ed Bilbey's death and family's questions
Channel 5's Cause of Death tonight investigates the 2017 death of 17-year-old boxer Ed Bilbey, who collapsed during a title fight. His family and experts examine weight-loss methods and training.
Politics
HMRC pension inheritance tax change April 2027: gift warning for parents
From April 6, 2027, most unused pension funds count for Inheritance Tax, potentially hitting estates that previously owed no tax. Experts warn parents to review lifetime gifts carefully, considering care costs and timing, as councils can charge for care a
Sport
Health
£2m fake weight loss drugs seized in Birmingham raid
West Midlands Police and MHRA seized £2m of fake weight loss pens, including 12,000 Retatrutide and Tirzepatide pens, at a filthy Nechells industrial unit.
Burnham and NHS announce 4 brain cancer changes
Andy Burnham's government and the NHS confirm four changes for brain cancer patients, including an expert review within three months and a national action plan.
DWP repays £342 to carers; 230,900 cases await review
DWP's Carer's Allowance redress scheme has reviewed only 2,400 of 230,900 cases in five months, repaying £342 on average to 100 carers. Campaigners warn it could take 40 years at current pace.
NHS prescription alerts for millions on smartwatches
NHS confirms from October 12, millions of NHS App users in England get smartwatch or mobile alerts when prescriptions are ready at nearly 2,500 chemists.
DWP confirms 11 sleep conditions that can qualify for PIP
The DWP has confirmed 11 sleep conditions that can qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including narcolepsy, chronic insomnia, and sleep apnoea. Claimants may receive help with daily living and mobility costs.
UK Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Rivers, mountains, capitals and landmarks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Test your knowledge of UK geography from Land's End to Ben Nevis.