Community
24-Year-Old Charged After Police Raids Uncover Suspected Drugs Line in Walsall
A 24-year-old man has been charged with multiple drug offences after West Midlands Police raids in Walsall. Ashley Burrows is due in court following the seizure of Class A drugs.
Business
BBC Star's Urgent Warning Over 26% Surge in Pension Drawdowns
BBC Morning Live's Laura Pomfret warns UK households about a sharp 26% rise in pension drawdowns. Learn what this flexible option means for your retirement income and tax.
Culture
10 New Year's Eve Superstitions for Good Luck in 2026
Discover 10 unique New Year's Eve superstitions and traditions from around the world to try at midnight for good luck and prosperity in 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates.
Politics
New UK Passport with King Charles III's Coat of Arms Released
The first 300 new UK passports with King Charles III's coat of arms are now in circulation. Featuring enhanced security and UK landscapes, they are hailed as the most secure ever.
Sport
Health
Man dies in Staffordshire house fire on Christmas Eve
A man has died following a house fire on Suthard Way in Hednesford, Staffordshire. Emergency services were called at 8.40am on December 24. Police confirm the death is not suspicious.
Traitors' Charlotte Berman Announces Pregnancy
The Traitors star Charlotte Berman reveals she is expecting her first child after discussing IVF hopes on the BBC show. Read her emotional announcement and journey.
Cardiff Breast Surgeon Awarded MBE in New Year Honours
Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon Eleri Davies receives an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours for her dedicated work in breast cancer care and regional risk reduction services in Wales.
Surgeon awarded OBE for pioneering kidney transplant
Professor Michael Nicholson receives OBE for normothermic machine perfusion, a technique he pioneered in Leicester, transforming transplant medicine and saving lives.
DWP tests new online Attendance Allowance service
The DWP is piloting a new online claim system for Attendance Allowance, used by 1.7 million pensioners. Learn how to apply and what the changes mean for you.