New Flats Plan After Surgery Demolished Without Permission
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
The UK Government invites English mayoral authorities to bid for rail control while rejecting calls for Welsh devolution, sparking a funding row. Discover the details and political fallout.
Your complete guide to the must-watch TV specials this Christmas and Boxing Day 2025, from Strictly Come Dancing and The Great British Bake Off to explosive soap storylines. Plan your festive viewing now.
A heritage railway near Birmingham is running special Christmas Day steam trains on a 'pay what you can afford' basis. Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine on a festive journey from Loughborough and Leicester. Book your magical alternative now!
The Great Notts Christmas Toy Appeal, supported by Barratt and David Wilson Homes, will deliver gifts to over 2,000 disadvantaged children this Christmas. Discover how the community came together.
New supercomputer data reveals Aston Villa have a 5.54% chance of winning the Premier League. See the predicted final table and if Unai Emery's side can maintain their stunning form.
West Midlands Police have arrested three people after a targeted shooting on Great Hampton Row in Birmingham. A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 1,000-page last-minute report has delayed a decision on a 750-flat Manchester skyscraper for a second time. Meanwhile, a controversial Chorlton redevelopment gets the green light.
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
Two East Cheshire Hospice employees, Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains, are training to trek the Great Wall of China in November 2026 to raise vital funds. Discover their inspiring reasons and how to support them.
Discover the remarkable life of Dame Mary Berry, from her iconic TV career and £18.6m net worth to her family's joys and tragedies. Get all the facts about the UK's favourite baker.
Aston Villa's impressive season faces a stern test. Unai Emery must use the January transfer window to bolster his squad and sustain a challenge for both the Premier League top five and Europa League glory.
A scientific study using a bespoke formula has crowned Wayne Rooney's iconic 2011 overhead kick against Manchester City as the greatest Premier League goal ever scored. Discover the top 10 and see how fans' choices compare.
Birmingham's historic Great Western Arcade transforms into a festive wonderland this Saturday with free gingerbread, Victorian singers, and Christmas joy. Find the details here.
Varden Callaghan, 8, from Bromley, completed the Santa in the City 5km run with his family after beating a brain tumour. They raised over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research's vital Christmas appeal.
Northern mayors announce the Great North Investment Summit in Leeds for May 2026, aiming to attract global investors and add over £100bn to the UK economy. A landmark event for the region's future.
Premier Inn launches its first-ever pyjama range, with all profits going to GOSH Charity. New research reveals a third of Brits enjoy up to five 'pyjama days' a month.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery unleashed a furious dressing room tirade after the Lille defeat, calling his players' performance 'unacceptable'. Read the full explosive details here.
Ollie Watkins scored twice to end his goal drought and help Aston Villa come from behind to beat Brighton 4-3 in a Premier League thriller. The victory strengthens Villa's top-four claim ahead of facing Arsenal.
Ex-Birmingham City star Troy Deeney says a fit Boubacar Kamara is pivotal for Aston Villa's Champions League push. Discover the stats behind Villa's impressive run.
Aston Villa's Damian Vidagany praises Unai Emery and the squad after a 1-0 victory over Wolves propels them into a Champions League spot. Read his full statement and analysis.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are bottom of the Premier League, but history shows great escapes are possible. Discover five survival stories that could inspire Rob Edwards' team.
Unai Emery sets Aston Villa's minimum goal as a top-eight Europa League finish. Discover the points needed and remaining fixtures for knockout football.
Discover how much Aston Villa could earn from their Europa League run under Unai Emery and their path to potential European glory. Read the full financial breakdown.
Aston Villa climb into the top four after Morgan Rogers' brace secures a 2-1 comeback win against Leeds. Discover their predicted Premier League finish and Champions League chances.
Stats experts predict Aston Villa will finish 5th in the Premier League. Discover the latest Opta data forecast and how it compares to Arsenal and Chelsea.
Aston Villa came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road, with Morgan Rogers scoring twice. The victory lifts Unai Emery's side into the Premier League's top four.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
Aston Villa show concrete interest in signing USA star Christian Pulisic from AC Milan. The £20m winger recorded 29 goal contributions last season. Could he boost Villa's Champions League push?
After nursery staff spotted his unsteady walk, four-year-old Raffi was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. His family now faces a dual cancer battle and a £300k fundraising mission for US treatment.