Community
£1 Million Fund to Tackle Homelessness in West Midlands Announced
West Midlands Mayor unveils a £1 million grant to support 700 vulnerable people facing homelessness. The funding will back 16 projects across the region, offering targeted help and new hope.
Business
Ex-Carillion Finance Chiefs Fined £371k for Misleading Market Before Collapse
The FCA has fined two former Carillion finance directors over £370,000 for 'reckless' actions that misled the market before the firm's 2018 collapse. Read the full details of the enforcement action.
Culture
Martin Clunes to Star in Huw Edwards Drama: The Downfall of a BBC Star
Martin Clunes will portray disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a new two-part factual drama for Channel 5, examining the scandal that ended his career. Read the full story.
Politics
Labour Scraps Free TV Licence Plan for Benefit Claimants
The Labour government has shelved plans to give free TV licences to benefit claimants. Find out why the policy was dropped and what it means for the licence fee.
Sport
Health
Storm Goretti: Birmingham Told to Prepare Emergency Kit
Birmingham households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with 7 key items as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and disruption. Met Office issues urgent amber warning.
Midlands Power Cut Risk as Snow Hits: Towns Listed
An amber snow alert warns of power cuts and travel chaos across the Midlands from Thursday night. Key towns at risk include Birmingham, Derby, and Coventry. Stay informed and check on vulnerable neighbours.
National Grid urges West Midlands to prepare for Storm Goretti
National Grid urges West Midlands residents to prepare for power cuts as Storm Goretti brings up to 20cm of snow and -12.5C temperatures. Call 105 in an emergency.
Key Birmingham attractions shut ahead of Storm Goretti snow
Storm Goretti brings an amber warning for snow, forcing major Birmingham attractions like the Museum and NEC concerts to close. Up to 30cm could fall. Follow live updates.
New Ickle Bubba & Maxi-Cosi Travel Systems for Parents
Discover the four new travel system bundles from Ickle Bubba and Maxi-Cosi, designed to blend style, safety, and everyday practicality for modern UK families.