Community
Sutton Coldfield Man Charged with Eight Shoplifting Offences at Retail Park
Neville Cole, 51, from Kingstanding, has been charged with eight shop thefts at Princess Alice Retail Park in New Oscott, Sutton Coldfield, and remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.
Business
Military Personnel Deployed to DWP Jobcentres in Major Benefits Overhaul
Military staff will mentor young job seekers at DWP Jobcentres as part of a Labour government initiative to transition people from benefits to Armed Forces careers.
Culture
Birmingham Power Signal Box Hailed as Brutalist Icon in National Ranking
The Birmingham Power Signal Box has been celebrated as one of Britain's greatest brutalist designs by The Telegraph, praised for its striking architecture and historical role in rail operations.
Politics
DWP Urges Benefit Claimants to Claim £150 Warm Home Discount by February 27
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people on six specific benefits to claim their £150 Warm Home Discount before the February 27 deadline. Eligible households will receive this support annually until 2030/2031.
Sport
Health
Social Media Weight-Loss Jab Ads Banned by UK Regulator
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned social media posts promoting prescription weight-loss injections like Mounjaro, citing illegal affiliate marketing and public safety risks.
Mental Health Charity Andymansclub Visits Accrington Stanley
National men's mental health charity Andymansclub visited Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium during a home match against Salford City to raise awareness about male suicide prevention and encourage open conversations about mental health challenges.
Strictly Star Robin Windsor's Death Ruled Suicide at Inquest
The inquest into former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor's death has concluded with a jury ruling it as suicide, citing childhood trauma, professional rejection, and mental health struggles as contributing factors.
Bearwood Fire Destroys Building, Man Hospitalized
A devastating blaze on Poplar Road in Bearwood has completely destroyed a commercial building, believed to be a garage, with one man treated for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital. West Midlands Fire Service deployed four crews to tackle the incident.
UK Faces Widespread Snow from Sunday, Met Office Warns
The Met Office forecasts widespread snow across northern England, Scotland, Wales, and coastal areas from Sunday, February 15, with yellow weather warnings in place for Friday.