Community
Wolverhampton's £150 Million Canalside South Development Launches Sales for 2027 Move-In
Wavensmere Homes has launched sales for the £150 million Canalside South development in Wolverhampton city centre, with family homes from £290,000 and first move-ins scheduled for summer 2027.
Business
Birmingham's Beloved Indonesian Cafe Ngopi Bids Final Farewell After Comeback
Family-run Indonesian coffee roastery Ngopi has closed its Birmingham branch after a resilient comeback from a sudden shopping centre closure last year, leaving Brummies heartbroken.
Culture
MAFS Australia Bride Julia Vogl Announces New Same-Sex Relationship Post-Show
Married At First Sight Australia's Julia Vogl has revealed a new same-sex partnership on TikTok, despite still being married on-screen to Grayson McIvor during the show's airing.
Politics
Labour Government Proposes Major Product Safety Overhaul for Online Marketplaces
The Labour government has launched a 12-week consultation on new measures to strengthen product safety rules for online marketplaces, aiming to protect consumers from dangerous goods and create a level playing field for businesses.
Transport
Sport
Health
Birmingham Clinic Uses Leeches for Wellbeing and Health
A Birmingham clinic is leading a resurgence in leech therapy, using the blood-sucking parasites for wellbeing and conditions like osteoarthritis and hair loss, with treatments sourced from a Welsh bio-farm.
Son Demands Ian Paterson Serves Full 20-Year Sentence
Dan Hudson, whose mother was a victim of disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson, calls for the 'butcher' to serve his full sentence and criticizes lack of public attention on the medical scandal.
NHS Boss 'Really Worried' About Medicine Stock Issues
Sir Jim Mackey, NHS England chief executive, reveals serious concerns about medicine supply chains during a radio interview, highlighting limited stockpiles and global market pressures.
UK Emergency Fuel Plan: Rationing & Speed Limits Revealed
The UK's national framework for fuel shortages prioritizes emergency services, caps consumer supplies, and promotes public transport and reduced speed limits as petrol prices soar.
Record Assaults on Emergency Workers Revealed
New figures show a record number of assaults on emergency workers, with over 4,300 crimes recorded last year. Birmingham tops the list for incidents, while Swale in Kent is the most dangerous per capita.
