Community
Two Boys Seriously Injured in Perry Common Car-Bike Collision
Two boys, including a teenager, have sustained serious injuries after a car collided with their bicycle at a junction in Perry Common, Birmingham. Emergency services responded to the scene on Wednesday evening.
Business
Shoe Zone Closes Salisbury Store Amid Government Tax Criticism
Shoe Zone, a major UK shoe retailer with over 260 stores, is closing its Salisbury branch, citing Labour government tax hikes and economic pressures. Black and yellow closing signs are now displayed.
Culture
Love Island All Stars: Lucinda Faces Confrontation After Tense Recoupling Speech
In a sneak peek at tonight's Love Island All Stars episode, Lucinda Strafford's recoupling speech sparks a feud with Belle Hassan and a confrontation from new islander Jessy Potts, escalating tensions in the South Africa villa.
Politics
DWP State Pension Age Change Sparks 'Recipe for Confusion' Warning
The Department for Work and Pensions is raising the state pension age from 66 to 67 starting April, with experts warning it will catch many retirees off guard and create income gaps.
Sport
Health
NHSBT Art Campaign in Brixton Aims to Increase Blood Donors
NHS Blood and Transplant partners with artist Rizzy Akanji Amole to host a blood typing event in Brixton, using creative expression to address sickle cell needs and encourage donor sign-ups from Black and mixed heritage communities.
First Patients Use £2.65m Birmingham Hospital Cancer Unit
Heartlands Hospital's newly refurbished Haematology and Oncology Day Unit has welcomed its first patients following a £2.65 million transformation, aiming to enhance cancer care across Birmingham.
Victorian-Era Illnesses Re-Emerging in UK, Superdrug Warns
Superdrug's Pharmacy Superintendent highlights measles, yellow fever, scurvy, and gout as Victorian-era illnesses making a concerning comeback across the United Kingdom.
Teen Volunteer Inspired by Guildford Care Home Residents
A 16-year-old aspiring midwife in Guildford discovers a passion for volunteering with older adults at a dementia care home, gaining valuable experience and inspiration from the residents' life stories.
UK Snowfall Forecast: Met Office Maps Show Weekend Storm
Met Office snow maps indicate a massive band of flurries hitting the UK from midnight Sunday, with accumulations across Scotland, northern England, Midlands, and East Anglia over 12 hours.