Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our guide to opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, and other major centres from December 29 to January 2. Find key times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
A cryptic caption in Taylor Swift's 'End of an Era' Disney+ finale sparks fan theories that her 13th studio album is imminent. Discover the clues and her defiant stance on staying in the spotlight.
Virgin Media O2 employees have spread festive cheer by donating over 450 presents to Action for Children centres across the UK through the Giving Trees initiative. Discover how they're making a difference.
Nestlé hints at new confectionery products as social media buzz suggests a caramel-flavoured KitKat Chunky could hit UK shelves as early as February 2026.
Eight TV channels, including MTV music stations and Pop kids' networks, are disappearing from Sky and Virgin Media. Find out the full list and what it means for viewers.
Everything you need to know about singer Michael Ball OBE, from his age and musicals to his latest album 'Glow', net worth, and long-term partner Cathy McGowan.
Jessie J opens up about her 2025 breast cancer diagnosis, new album 'Don't Tease Me With A Good Time', and her life with boyfriend Chanan and son Sky. Discover her age, net worth, and inspiring journey.
Nationwide Building Society warns members they have just days to cash £50 'thank you' cheques. The deadline is 1 January 2026. Check your eligibility and contact details now.
Experts warn common Bluetooth gadgets like Alexa can cripple your home Wi-Fi. Discover the simple fix to boost your broadband speed today.
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Virgin Media O2 has moved its Manchester customer hub to a new city centre office, doubling job applications. The firm confirms hybrid working is permanent. Read more.
Louis Tomlinson makes his solo debut at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025. Get the full setlist and details on his festive performance and new album.
Nationwide pledges to keep 696 branches open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of widespread UK bank closures. Discover how this impacts customers and communities.
Leigh-Anne stuns at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with a flawless Little Mix medley, setting a new record for most Capital Ball performances. Her debut solo album arrives February 2026.
A grieving widower details his three-month struggle to transfer his late wife's Virgin Media account, facing repeated calls and paying double. Read his full story.
Slipknot co-founder Clown confirms the band's long-awaited 'lost' album, recorded in 2008, will finally be released in 2026. Discover the story behind the mysterious record with a 'Radiohead vibe'.
Virgin Money is increasing the monthly fee for its Club M packaged current account by £1.50 to £14 from February 2026. Find out what the change means for your banking costs and included benefits.
Ofcom issues its largest fine of the year to Virgin Media for putting vulnerable telecare customers at risk during the digital landline switch. Full details on the regulator's action.
Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money announce significant mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.19%, offering relief to UK borrowers after the Autumn Budget.
Sir Richard Branson is heartbroken as his wife and 'guiding light' Joan Templeman passes away. Read their incredible 50-year love story and tribute.
The Horrors celebrated their new album 'Night Life' with a magnificent sold-out show in Birmingham. Read our full review of their genre-bending performance.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink to launch O2 Satellite, boosting rural mobile coverage to over 95% of UK landmass from 2026. Stay connected in remote areas.
Experience Lorde's sensational Birmingham concert. The New Zealand star delivered a powerful, intimate performance showcasing her artistic growth and new album 'Virgin'.
Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage on over 40 UK motorways, including the M1 and M25, to boost EV adoption and improve driver safety. #EV #Connectivity
Which? reveals TSB as the UK's worst high street bank with a 67% customer score. Virgin Money, Santander, and Halifax also rank poorly. Discover if it's time to switch banks.
Nationwide Building Society appoints Hannah Bernard OBE as Group Director of Business Banking, effective January 2026, bringing mutuality to UK businesses.
Margate band Squangey Bobbins launches independent chart bid with album 'Margate Crows'. Featuring Grammy-winning collaborators, they aim to be the first Margate band in the official UK album chart. Pre-order now!
Lily Allen announces a second Birmingham arena show for her 'West End Girl' tour after high demand. Tickets go on sale November 27. Discover the dates and the buzz around her new album.
Nando's confirms 14 new UK locations after revenue hit £1.48bn. Get the full list of new restaurants opening near you and the business story behind the expansion.