Community
Alum Rock: Bowyer Road Sealed Off After Serious Police Incident
Bowyer Road in Alum Rock is closed by West Midlands Police after a serious incident. Councillors urge public not to speculate or share footage on social media.
Business
Amazon Deal: Faszin 2-in-1 Hair Straightener for Curly Hair
Amazon slashes price on Faszin 2-in-1 hair straightener, offering a 50% discount for curly hair transformation.
Culture
Ozzy Osbourne's Iconic Throne Displayed at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Ozzy Osbourne's throne from his final performance at Villa Park is now displayed at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery as part of the Working Class Hero exhibition, free to visit until September 27, 2026.
Politics
Foreign Office Issues England World Cup Update After DR Congo Win
The Foreign Office has updated its Mexico travel advice for England fans after the team beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach the World Cup last 16. England play Mexico on July 5 in Mexico City.
Sport
Health
Garnier Olia Gloss Mask: £9 Grey Blending Toner Wins Fans
Garnier's Olia Gloss 10 Min Hair Mask, priced at £9, subtly blends greys and revives colour for up to six washes, earning praise from shoppers for its salon-like results at home.
Coping with Loneliness After Loss: Bereavement Support
Patrick Clark from Moya Cole Hospice explains that loneliness after losing a loved one stems from losing hundreds of tiny moments, not just the person. Counselling and bereavement groups offer support.
Bereaved Dad's Plea for Action at Sandwell Hospital
A bereaved father whose son was stillborn at City Hospital urges MPs to intervene at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, one of 14 investigated in a national review.
Crash survivor helps others with psychosis after friend killed
Harriet Barnsley, left permanently disabled and with psychosis after a 101mph driver killed her best friend in Birmingham, now helps others with the mental illness.
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis at 79
Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover, 79, publicly shares his Alzheimer's diagnosis, detailing slowed movement, speech, and memory issues in a candid interview.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Yourself
A mixed bag of brain-teasers covering science, literature, maths and famous Britons. From Shakespeare to Brunel, see how many of these general knowledge questions you can crack.
