Community
Jane Tomlinson Appeal Launches Big Charity Giveaway Across Three Regions
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal launches its Big Charity Giveaway, offering £45,000 in grants to support community charities across Yorkshire, the Humber, and the North East. Apply by 31st July.
Business
Ex-Carillion Finance Chiefs Fined £371k for Misleading Market Before Collapse
The FCA has fined two former Carillion finance directors over £370,000 for 'reckless' actions that misled the market before the firm's 2018 collapse. Read the full details of the enforcement action.
Culture
Artbourne: Ashbourne's New Art Trail Transforms Town on May 30-31
Ashbourne's new Artbourne art trail turns the town centre into a walkable gallery on May 30 & 31. Discover local art, meet artists, and enjoy live music. Applications open until Jan 31.
Politics
Everton's 17,000-Capacity Plaza Events Plan Faces Local Business Objection
Everton FC's bid to host major concerts and events at its new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium faces a formal objection from a local business over road closures and disruption. Read the full details.
Sport
Health
PIP eligibility review could affect 1.9 million people
A major DWP review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could change eligibility for 1.9 million claimants, focusing on the mobility component. Find out what it means.
Storm Goretti: Birmingham Told to Prepare Emergency Kit
Birmingham households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with 7 key items as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and disruption. Met Office issues urgent amber warning.
Midlands Power Cut Risk as Snow Hits: Towns Listed
An amber snow alert warns of power cuts and travel chaos across the Midlands from Thursday night. Key towns at risk include Birmingham, Derby, and Coventry. Stay informed and check on vulnerable neighbours.
National Grid urges West Midlands to prepare for Storm Goretti
National Grid urges West Midlands residents to prepare for power cuts as Storm Goretti brings up to 20cm of snow and -12.5C temperatures. Call 105 in an emergency.
Key Birmingham attractions shut ahead of Storm Goretti snow
Storm Goretti brings an amber warning for snow, forcing major Birmingham attractions like the Museum and NEC concerts to close. Up to 30cm could fall. Follow live updates.