Community
Birmingham taxi driver spared jail for assaulting wife with belt
Sorif Uddin, 28, of Lozells, received a suspended sentence for assault and strangulation of his wife, including whipping her with a belt and asking 'Are you abiding by my rule?'
Business
Birmingham's Tallest Building Plan: 53-Storey Tower at Old M&S Site
Plans for a 53-storey tower at Birmingham's old M&S site could become the city's tallest building, with 729 flats and public space.
Culture
Wednesfield Canal Festival: Hidden Gem Behind Retail Park Draws 12,400
Wednesfield Canal Festival, a hidden gem behind Bentley Bridge Leisure Park, expects 12,400 visitors in August. Organizers highlight safety record and community spirit.
Politics
Edgbaston Masonic Lodge Site Homes Plan Backed by Officers
Plans for 165 homes at former Clarendon Suites in Edgbaston recommended for approval despite heritage concerns. Council officers say benefits outweigh harm.
Sport
Health
Witch Helps Women Embrace Inner Witch
Debbie McLeod, 68, a self-described 'mid-life mystic mentor', helps middle-aged women reclaim identity through spells, rituals, and dried herbs.
E-Scooter Riders Face Higher Brain Injury Risk
A UK study reveals e-scooter riders are 3.5 times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injury than motorcyclists, with helmet use rare and children at risk.
Watch the 2026 Solar Eclipse Live from Home Next Week
On August 12, 2026, a rare solar eclipse will sweep across Europe. The ESA will livestream the event from Spain, starting at 5:30pm BST, with totality at 6:31pm.
Pre-1961 Born Can Get £3,653 Annuity Boost
People born before 1961 can secure £3,653 average annual income from a £50,000 pension pot, as annuity rates rise to 7.06% in July 2026, according to Standard Life and Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
Coronation Street rapist died of natural causes in prison
Serial rapist Andrew Davies, known as the 'Coronation Street rapist', died of natural causes in HMP Moorland in February 2026, aged 69, after serving 13 life sentences.
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!
