Community
Quadbike Rider Suffers Life-Changing Injuries in Smethwick Crash with BMW
A quadbike rider in his 40s sustained life-changing injuries after colliding with a BMW M4 near a restaurant in Smethwick on Friday night.
Business
State Pensioners Can Boost Income by £7,945 with Annuities Amid Cost of Living Crisis
State pensioners can add £7,945 to their income by purchasing annuities, as premiums rise 4% to £7.4bn in 2025, offering higher returns amid the cost of living crisis.
Culture
24 Stunning Photos from the Pretty Muddy 5k at Sandwell Valley Race for Life
Check out 24 fantastic photos from the Pretty Muddy 5k event at Sandwell Valley for Race for Life, capturing participants' determination and fun.
Politics
Lloyds Bank Removes Online Banking Feature, Customers Unhappy
Lloyds Bank has confirmed the removal of the account renaming feature in online banking, sparking backlash from customers who rely on it for business.
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!
