Community
Double Stabbing in Birmingham City Centre: Man in 20s in Critical Condition
A man in his 20s suffered potentially life-threatening stab wounds in a double stabbing outside Library of Birmingham. Police have cordoned off Centenary Square.
Business
Amazon slashes EA SPORTS FC 26 World's Game Edition by 80% ahead of World Cup
Amazon offers EA SPORTS FC 26 World's Game Edition for PC at £16, an 80% discount from £79.99, as the 2026 World Cup begins.
Culture
Shakira: Age, Songs, Ex-Partner, Children, Net Worth and More in 2026
Discover Shakira's age, biggest hits, net worth, ex-partner Gerard Piqué, her two sons, and more about the Colombian superstar's life and career.
Politics
Labour Government Plans Mandatory Sight Tests for Drivers Over 70
Labour announces plans for mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70 as part of a new road safety strategy to reduce deaths by 65% by 2035.
Sport
Health
Mollie King Thanks Fans After Collapse Recovery
Mollie King opens up about her collapse at home, thanking fans for support as she recovers and reflects on slowing down to prioritize health.
Measles Cases Surge in West Midlands: Urgent MMR Jab Plea
Health chiefs urge MMR vaccination as measles cases surge in the West Midlands, with 136 cases in 2026 and two child deaths nationally.
AI Rollout Across NHS to Speed Up Cancer Diagnoses
The NHS will expand AI analysis for chest X-rays to all trusts by 2029 with £20m funding, aiming to accelerate cancer diagnoses and improve patient outcomes.
Labour Weighs Mandatory Alcohol Locks for Repeat Drink-Drivers
Labour is examining making alcohol interlock devices compulsory for repeat drink-driving offenders in England, as confirmed by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
Survey Reveals Why People Don't Give Blood in Birmingham
A new survey uncovers that many people in Birmingham avoid donating blood because they have never been asked. The findings aim to increase donor numbers.
