Community
Quadbike Rider Injured in Smethwick Collision with BMW on Hagley Road
A quadbike rider in his 40s suffered life-changing injuries in a collision with a BMW M4 on Hagley Road West, Smethwick. Police appeal for witnesses.
Business
Birmingham Cake Shed Rules: No Licence Needed Yet, But Councils Weigh In
Cake sheds are booming in Birmingham. While some councils charge £1,000 for a street trading licence, Birmingham City Council currently does not require one, but advises registration as a food business.
Culture
BBC Confirms Return of Gripping True Crime Documentary Murder 24/7
BBC confirms series three of true crime documentary Murder 24/7, filmed in West Midlands, will air this summer on BBC One, featuring shocking cases.
Politics
239,000 West Midlands Residents Taken to Court Over Council Tax Debt
At least 239,000 people in the West Midlands were taken to court over unpaid council tax debt last year, sparking outrage from GMB union.
Sport
Health
Disabled Households Get £13,400 Retirement Warning
50% of UK adults with disabilities are on track for pension poverty, needing £13,400 yearly for minimum retirement standard, new report warns.
Liquid Gold Helps Paralyzed Man Walk Out of Hospital
A West Midlands man paralyzed from the chest down is walking again after a groundbreaking treatment using liquid gold nanoparticles, leaving hospital independently.
Florrie Bark, 9, Excited to Dance After Lung Transplant
Florrie Bark, 9, who won Pride of Britain's Child of Courage Award in 2024, shares her joy after a successful double lung transplant and her hopes for the future.
State Pensioners Aged 66-73 to Get £965 Monthly Boost
State pensioners aged 66 to 73 are set to receive a bumper £965 per month following a 4.8% increase in State Pension rates under the triple lock policy.
Martin Lewis Debunks Flight Booking Myth
Martin Lewis explains why booking flights early no longer guarantees the best price due to dynamic pricing, and advises using free cancellation options to save money.
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!
