Community
Birmingham car wash boss given suspended sentence for stalking and assaulting ex
Shezad Zaman, 37, who runs DAC Car Wash in Sparkbrook, received a suspended two-year jail sentence for assaulting, strangling and stalking his former girlfriend.
Business
Gtech Cordless Garden Tools: Mower and Trimmer Reviewed
Gtech's cordless lawn mower and trimmer offer convenience and performance for garden maintenance. Our review covers features, battery life, and value.
Culture
Why Birmingham Rotunda Still Has Temporary Scaffolding After Three Years
The Rotunda in Birmingham still has 'temporary' scaffolding three years after it was erected. Owners Hammerson say works to replace glass panels are forecast to start later this year.
Politics
DWP Sends Warning Letters to State Pensioners in New Benefit Fraud Crackdown
The DWP is sending letters to thousands of benefit claimants, including pensioners, warning them to repay debts before direct action like bank withdrawals or driving bans begins in October.
Sport
Health
Birmingham Mother and Daughter Lose Over 12 Stone Together
A Birmingham mum and daughter lost over 12 stone combined after joining a local slimming group, transforming their health and confidence.
Cody Gakpo and partner announce loss of unborn son
Liverpool and Netherlands star Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij have announced the devastating loss of their unborn son, Elijah, who passed away during pregnancy.
SmilePro At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit Review
SmilePro's at-home teeth whitening kit promises professional results in just 10 minutes per session, with users reporting noticeably whiter teeth after the first use.
State Pensioners Over 77 Can Get £8,509 Extra
State pensioners aged 77 and over can receive £8,509 annually on top of their DWP state pension, thanks to improved annuity rates. Legal & General highlights a 7.01% rate as of June 2026.
DVLA Cancels 33,000 Licences Over Eyesight Issues
The DVLA has revoked or refused renewal of nearly 33,000 driving licences over eyesight-related conditions in the last four years, with two-thirds involving drivers over 70.
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!
