Community
Campaigners Demand £1,000 Tax Allowance Rise for UK Pensioners
Silver Voices urges HMRC to raise the personal tax allowance by £1,000 for state pensioners, calling current rules a 'grossly unfair anomaly'. Read the full story.
Business
LEON to Shut 20 High Street Restaurants in Major UK Chain Pivot
LEON restaurant chain is shutting 20 high street branches, blaming business rates and costs. The chain will now focus on airports and train stations. See the full list of closures.
Culture
Traitors' Harriet Tyce Sees Crime Novel Sales Surge After Banishment
The Traitors star Harriet Tyce's crime novels rocket up Amazon charts after her TV exit. Get 'The Lies You Told' free on Kindle Unlimited and discover the deals.
Politics
16 Councils Seek Election Delay Amid Government Shake-Up, Including Redditch & Rugby
Redditch and Rugby are among 16 authorities requesting to postpone May's local elections due to a major government reorganisation. Critics claim Labour is 'running scared'.
Sport
Health
Major Fire at Historic Birmingham Building
Over 50 firefighters tackle a severe blaze at a Grade II-listed former factory in Birmingham's Hockley area. One man injured and roads closed. Read the latest updates.
Major fire in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter
Over 30 firefighters tackle a serious blaze in a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill. The historic structure, a former factory, is above Syriana restaurant. Avoid the area.
Major Fire at Birmingham High-Rise, 30+ Firefighters Tackle
A significant fire has broken out in a high-rise on Constitution Hill, Hockley. West Midlands Fire Service has deployed eight crews. Avoid the area.
Diet and Probiotics Slow Prostate Cancer Growth
New research reveals a plant-based diet with specific probiotics can slow PSA progression in low-risk prostate cancer. Experts also highlight lifestyle's crucial role in managing risk and outcomes.
Phyllis Walker's 100th Birthday Celebrated in Waltham Abbey
Phyllis Walker marked her 100th birthday with a surprise party at Ashbrook Court Care Home, receiving a card from King Charles III. Discover the heartwarming celebration of music, family, and timeless glamour.