Community
Rhyl MealCentre Launches: Affordable Meal Kits Feed Families of Four
A new MealCentre in Rhyl offers subsidised, healthy meal kits from £4.50. The ClwydAlyn and Well-Fed partnership aims to tackle food poverty with easy-to-cook, UPF-free meals. Order now.
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
Guildford Opera Triumphs with Bellini's Norma Amidst Local Arts Success
Review of Guildford Operatic Company's compelling production of Bellini's Norma at St Nicolas's church. Plus, a look at Surrey's thriving local theatre scene and Guildford Shakespeare Company's award-winning year.
Politics
DWP to Begin Scrapping Two-Child Benefit Cap This Thursday
The DWP will formally introduce a Bill to lift the two-child benefit cap on Thursday, January 8. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden calls it a £3bn investment in children's futures.
Sport
Health
Birmingham's New Street ranks as 4th unhealthiest in UK
Birmingham's New Street is the fourth unhealthiest high street in the UK, with over 36% of shops being fast food outlets or unhealthy stores. Discover the full list and health risks.
Amber snow warning for West Midlands as Storm Goretti hits
The Met Office has issued a rare amber snow warning for the West Midlands as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall and travel chaos. Up to 30cm could fall on higher ground.
Major Birmingham factory fire as 75 crews respond
A massive fire engulfed a carpet factory on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. Over 75 firefighters tackled the blaze. Avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Amber Snow Warning for Midlands as Storm Goretti Hits
The Met Office has issued a rare amber snow warning for the West Midlands, with Storm Goretti set to bring up to 30cm of snow. Disruption is expected. Stay informed.
Major Birmingham Factory Fire: Avoid Area Warning
Over 75 firefighters tackled a massive blaze at a Tyseley carpet storage unit. Road closures remain in place—public urged to avoid the area.