Community
Man Arrested Minutes After Robbery at Birmingham City Centre Shop
A 34-year-old man was arrested within minutes after police responded to a robbery on Curzon Street where staff were threatened and hundreds of pounds worth of items were stolen.
Business
Midlands Firm Fined £30,000 After Worker Crushed by Concrete Block
A Redditch company has been fined £30,000 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when a one-tonne concrete block crushed his legs, leading to amputation.
Culture
MAFS Australia Feud Explodes as Gia's Damaging Texts Target Bec
The MAFS Australia 2026 feud between contestants Bec and Gia intensifies as Gia reveals she possesses damaging text messages about Bec that could destroy her relationships with other brides.
Politics
Mayor Urges Developer to Protect Birmingham's Historic Electric Cinema
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Council Leader John Cotton have written an open letter to property developer Glenbrook, expressing serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of the UK's oldest working cinema and calling for urgent action to
Transport
Sport
Health
Mother's NICU Journey Inspires Support for Premature Births
Leanne Calland shares her emotional story of losing a premature baby and later welcoming another, now volunteering to help other NICU parents in Doncaster and beyond.
Traitors Star in Bullring for Flora Health Campaign
Dr Amos Ogunkoya from BBC's The Traitors was seen in Birmingham's Bullring launching Flora's healthy eating initiative, addressing breakfast skipping in the West Midlands.
BBC Presenter Lynda Shahwan Dies After Hospital Discharge
BBC Radio Wales presenter Lynda Shahwan, 53, passed away from infection complications after being discharged from a Canadian hospital following a car crash.
New Rules for Disability Benefits When Moving to Scotland
People receiving Attendance Allowance, PIP, or DLA must now make new claims through Social Security Scotland if relocating permanently to Scotland, as automatic transfers have ended.
Mum's Agony Over Son's Death at Dudley Nursery
A grieving mother's heartbreaking statement reveals her 14-month-old son Noah died after being restrained and left face down at Fairytales Day Nursery. Nursery worker Kimberley Cookson admitted gross negligence manslaughter.
