An aspiring singer was left overwhelmed after a surprise reveal on Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Sam, 44, performed Adele after being tricked onto the stage. Watch the emotional moment.
Shoppers hail Dusk's 'so soft' and 'affordable' Faro Muslin Gingham bedding, now reduced from £60 to £24. Discover the perfect cosy upgrade for your bedroom this season.
Shoppers can save 20% on a stylish Catherine Lansfield duvet set in the Dunelm sale. The 'beautiful' bow bedding ends Sunday, with prices now from £16.
Octopus Energy makes history as the youngest firm ever to win the prestigious Britain's Most Admired Company title. Discover how they achieved this peer-voted honour.
Bollinger Motors, a major electric vehicle manufacturer, has abruptly ceased trading, leaving workers unpaid and jobs at risk. Read the full story on the company's collapse.
Shoppers are raving about the M&S Thermowarmth Quilted Coat, now £88. With a 4.8-star rating, it's praised for being 'like wearing a duvet'. Discover the best winter coat deals.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Dunelm's stylish Catherine Lansfield reversible duvet cover set, now reduced to just £12.80. Available in five colours, it boasts a 4.6-star rating.
Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems, saving 160 jobs and planning major workforce expansion. Read the full story of this crucial deal for the UK housebuilding sector.
Phantom Brewing Company enters administration with debts over £2.2 million, closing its Henley-on-Thames bar and Reading taproom. Read the full story on the firm's collapse and restructuring plans.
A wave of UK business collapses hit retail, energy, and legal sectors at the start of 2026. See the full list of firms that entered administration and why.
Marks & Spencer has reduced its praised Thermowarmth Quilted Duvet Coat by 20%, down to £88. Shoppers call it the 'warmest jacket ever'. Grab it before sizes sell out.
Shoppers are raving about Dunelm's Soft and Cosy brushed cotton bedding, calling it 'perfect' for cold nights. With 23 colours from £10, it's a winter essential. Read the full reviews.
The Star Project theatre school in Birmingham has formed its first professional company for young performers aged 11-17. The not-for-profit initiative will pay its members and debut with an immersive show in 2026.
The AA is offering a 40% discount on breakdown cover for new customers who sign up online. This limited-time deal provides substantial savings on comprehensive roadside assistance as winter driving risks increase.
Stoke-on-Trent's Prohire Limited, with a fleet of 3,400 vehicles, has entered administration owing nearly £50m to creditors. Read the full story on the company's collapse.
Refresh your sleep for the new year with Dunelm's bedding sale. Discover top picks like brushed cotton and recycled polyester sets, with prices from £11 for a double. Improve your bedroom look and sleep quality affordably.
Dunelm has cut the price of its popular Catherine Lansfield faux fur duvet set just in time for winter. Shoppers rave about its cosy luxury. Discover the deal now!
ASDA has dramatically reduced prices on elegant bedding sets designed by Stacey Solomon, with some now starting at just £8. Shoppers are urged to act fast as popular designs sell out.
Review of Guildford Operatic Company's compelling production of Bellini's Norma at St Nicolas's church. Plus, a look at Surrey's thriving local theatre scene and Guildford Shakespeare Company's award-winning year.
Dunelm has slashed prices on its popular Mandalay Duvet Set in the January sale, now from £25.60. Shoppers praise its hotel-quality feel and no-iron design. Discover the deal and other homeware savings.
Gloucestershire engineering firm Versarien enters administration after a turbulent year of cash shortages and failed asset sales. Read the full story of the graphene specialist's collapse.
Nearly 5,000 customers of collapsed fashion brand Huh. Ltd will not receive orders or refunds. Administrators confirm debts of £575,000. Find out what happened and your rights.
Administrators confirm Enrok Construction Ltd is to be dissolved. The family-run firm collapsed owing over £1m after a key supplier's insolvency. Read the final update.
Homeowners praise Dunelm's 'beautiful' Mandalay bedding set, now reduced to £25.60 in the winter sale. Discover the pinsonic textured design and see why shoppers say it looks more expensive.
Homeowners are raving about Dunelm's Catherine Lansfield Songbird duvet set, now reduced to £12.80. The reversible bedding features a serene bird print and boasts a 4.9-star rating. Shop the sale now.
The Best Ever Brownie Company and Barn Café have shut their last branch for good due to financial pressures and founder health issues. Read the full story.
Step back in time to 1956 Birmingham. See archive photos of new housing estates, diesel trains, Austin cars, and royal visits that shaped the West Midlands. Explore the city's history now.
Dunelm's Lusture Pinsonic bedding set is 50% off in the Boxing Day sale, now from £12.50. Shoppers call it 'brilliant quality' and 'the best in a long time'. Discover the plush deal.
Lewis Collinson, 38, admitted theft after withdrawing £26,700 in cash and selling a company van. He received an 18-month suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
The Student Loans Company warns students of sophisticated scams targeting January maintenance payments. Learn the red flags and how to protect your money.