Community
Coseley Car Theft: Police Hunt Hooded Man After Bank Card Stolen
West Midlands Police seek a hooded man after a bank card was stolen from a vehicle in Whitegates Road, Coseley, and fraudulently used. Call 101 with info.
Business
DWP Launches New Push to Support Disabled Workers and Tackle Sickness Absence
The DWP announces free occupational health training for 5,000 managers to help retain staff with health issues. Critics fear it may force disabled people into work.
Culture
Award-Winning Playwright Chris Harris Tours Climate Play for Families
Award-winning playwright Chris Harris brings 'Gwen yr Arth Wen', a climate-themed puppet show for families, to 10 South Wales venues from February to March 2026. Explore the story of an anxious polar bear's journey home.
Politics
Birmingham Council Sells £250m in Assets Amid Financial Crisis
Birmingham City Council has sold over 1,000 properties and plots of land, raising £250m to tackle its financial woes. Discover the full scale of the asset sales and what it means for the city's future.
Transport
Sport
Health
Met Office ice warning for Midlands as snow forecast
The Met Office has issued an 8-hour yellow warning for ice across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Disruption is expected on Sunday morning as rain and snow hit frozen surfaces.
Mum backs £2.6m brain tumour research centre after son's death
A Leicestershire mum supports a new £2.6m brain tumour research centre in Nottingham, three years after losing her son to glioblastoma. The centre aims to find a cure for the aggressive cancer.
Birmingham bar launches men's mental health nights
AutoBrew bar in Birmingham partners with Talk Club charity to host mental fitness nights for men, starting January 20. Events aim to combat high male suicide rates.
Combat age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia)
Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains sarcopenia, the common muscle-wasting condition, and offers practical strength exercises to maintain independence in later life. Act now to protect your long-term health.
Judge questions ADHD diagnosis in PIP tribunal case
A PIP claimant alleges a tribunal judge questioned their NHS-approved ADHD diagnosis via Psychiatry UK. The case raises concerns over 'Right to Choose' validity and tribunal conduct. Read the full story.