Third of new gym-goers quit before end of January
A new study shows 32% of new gym members abandon their New Year's fitness goals by month's end, with overcrowding and safety concerns cited as major factors. Learn your rights if injured.
A new study shows 32% of new gym members abandon their New Year's fitness goals by month's end, with overcrowding and safety concerns cited as major factors. Learn your rights if injured.
New research reveals nearly half of UK gym-goers face 'gymtimidation'. Experts urge five key changes to make facilities inclusive and stop people quitting their 2026 fitness plans.
Discover the highest-rated gyms in Birmingham to begin your 2026 fitness journey, as chosen by local Google reviewers. Find the perfect friendly, well-equipped facility for you.
A self-confessed non-exerciser cancelled her gym membership and bought a £120 walking pad from Amazon. She now uses it daily, burning 300 calories in 30 minutes while watching Netflix.
Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace squad is decimated by injuries and AFCON absences ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa. Get the latest team news and predictions.
A UK GP shares five practical, evidence-based strategies to help you shed pounds after Christmas, focusing on diet, sleep, and home workouts. Start your healthier journey today.
The NHS has issued crucial guidance on how to respond to slips on ice and a 'penguin waddle' technique to prevent falls, as cold weather sweeps the UK. Learn how to stay safe.
Gym-goers hail Next's £20 Power Active Sports Leggings as 'squat-proof' and better than pricier brands. See why shoppers are buying multiple pairs for workouts and casual wear.
Marks & Spencer's Goodmove Go Train leggings, priced at £30, are a hit with shoppers for their perfect fit and non-see-through fabric. Discover why they're selling fast.
The IECCP Women's Gym Running Top, a TikTok sensation in 2025, is the perfect, affordable gear to kickstart your 2026 fitness resolutions. Discover this flattering, versatile jacket and other top picks.
A 22-year-old man is in custody after a victim was found with serious injuries on Tansley Road, Kingstanding. Police are investigating and the road remains closed.
A Birmingham woman stabbed 24 times calls for an overhaul of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority after facing a 'horrendously complex' process and years of delays.
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority is under fire for long delays and a complex process, with victims waiting years for decisions. MPs and advocates demand a fundamental review.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.
Aston Villa face defensive woes with Pau Torres a doubt, while Chelsea get a double boost. Get the latest team news and injury updates ahead of the Premier League fixture.
Wolverhampton Wanderers face a mounting injury crisis as key players Toti Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and others are sidelined ahead of their crucial Premier League trip to Liverpool. Get the latest updates and expected return dates here.
A 14-year-old fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously hurt after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police appeal for witnesses.
A father-of-three dying of silicosis was told his benefits could be stopped if he missed an in-person DWP appointment while on oxygen in hospital. Read the shocking case.
A man in his 20s is in a critical but stable condition after an attack on Horsefair Street. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses and further suspects to come forward.
A 21-year-old man has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after a collision with a car on Charter Avenue in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
The DWP's Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit pays £225.30 weekly to those under state pension age with one of 70 eligible conditions. Find out if you can claim.
Solihull Council approves David Lloyd's plans to convert tennis courts into three padel courts, catering to the UK's fastest-growing sport. Read the full details.
Birmingham City's squad is severely depleted with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injuries.
Birmingham City's squad is stretched thin with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injury. Get the latest team news.
A man sustained serious injuries in an alleyway assault next to Labyrinth nightclub in Shrewsbury. Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Chloe Brinn, 28, receives £250k compensation after childhood sexual abuse led to psychosis and inability to work. Read her powerful story of survival and justice.
Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries on Radnor Road in Handsworth. The man is in a stable condition in hospital.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes is expected to miss both Premier League fixtures against Aston Villa in December after suffering a thigh injury. The Brazilian could be sidelined for at least four weeks. Read the latest team news and analysis.
Stephen McAulay, 35, stabbed James Duncan multiple times in a parking row. The victim suffered life-changing injuries including significant vision loss. Read the full court details.
Team GB stars inspire patients at state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility, transforming lives through shared experiences of overcoming adversity