Community
Widnes Historical Society Secures Funding to Boost Membership and Preserve Local Heritage
A £10,000 community fund donation from Redrow is helping the Widnes Historical Society, founded in 1951, reach new residents. Discover how they're preserving local history and building community connections.
Business
Vodafone January Sale: Save £460 on iPhone 16e & Galaxy A17 Deals
Vodafone's January sale offers massive savings on Apple and Samsung phones, with over £460 off the iPhone 16e. Compare deals before the sale ends on January 21. Grab your bargain now!
Culture
Claudia Winkleman's 'Cheeky' Birmingham Lunch Spot Revealed
BBC Traitors host Claudia Winkleman reveals her go-to lunch spot in Birmingham while filming The Piano. Discover her food choice and why she loves the city's station.
Politics
Reform UK's Staffordshire Council Proposes 3.99% Tax Rise, Vows 'No Sacred Cows'
Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK, proposes a 3.99% council tax rise for 2026/27, below the 4.99% cap. Plan includes £21.5m savings and £5.5m investment in children's services.
Sport
Health
Rare Freezing Rain Warning for Birmingham
Birmingham faces a rare and dangerous freezing rain event early Sunday, January 11, 2026, following a week of snow. The Met Office warns of black ice and disruption.
UK snow warning: Up to 20cm forecast for Sunday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the UK this Sunday, with up to 20cm possible on higher ground. Stay updated on the forecast.
Photo flash reveals baby's rare eye cancer diagnosis
A mother spotted a white glow in her baby's eye in a photo, leading to a rare bilateral retinoblastoma diagnosis. Her story highlights crucial cancer awareness signs for parents.
Boots' £8 Cream Made From Breakfast Food, Doctors Recommend
Boots sells an Aveeno body cream made from Greek yoghurt and oatmeal for £8.49. Dermatologists recommend it for 48-hour dry skin relief. Shoppers praise its fast absorption.
Amazon's £10 whitening strips shoppers swear by
Shoppers are raving about a £9.99 teeth whitening kit on Amazon that promises a brighter smile in under an hour. See the results and how it compares to high-street brands.