Community
Asylum Seeker Family in Shropshire Village Desperate to Leave
An asylum seeker family moved to a rural Shropshire village says they are desperate to leave due to isolation and lack of support, according to a report.
Business
Lloyds Banking Group to Scrap Halifax Brand After 173 Years on High Street
Lloyds Banking Group will retire the Halifax brand, consolidating its retail operations under the Lloyds name, with branch signage changes starting in early 2027.
Culture
New Sutton Coldfield Store Opens with Free Giveaways and £4,000 Prize Draw
Sevenoaks Sound and Vision opens in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre on July 4, offering free giveaways and a £4,000 prize draw, with expert advice and product demonstrations.
Politics
Teen Boys' Rape Sentences 'Fundamentally Flawed', Court of Appeal Told
Detention was the 'only appropriate sentence' for three teenage boys who avoided custody after being convicted of raping two girls, the Court of Appeal has heard, as the Attorney General challenges their non-custodial sentences as unduly lenient.
Sport
Health
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.
Boy, 14, Seriously Injured in A442 Crash Near Bridgnorth
A 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the A442 near Bridgnorth. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
8 in 10 Brits Now Track Their Health
A new survey reveals that 80% of British adults are now actively monitoring their health metrics, with wearables and apps driving a shift toward self-care and preventive medicine.
Giant snail and therapy dog boost young patients' mental health
A giant African land snail and a springer spaniel are helping teenagers with mental health difficulties at the St Aubyn Centre in Colchester, boosting confidence and wellbeing.
Comedy Night Raises £1,260 for Men's Mental Health Group
A charity comedy night at Halton Farnworth Hornets raised £1,260 for the Vikings Sports Foundation's Xtra Time men's mental health group, with comedians Ste Lomas and Liam O'Connor performing.
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.
