Tom Fletcher and Paddington Bear join Strictly Musicals Week
McFly's Tom Fletcher will perform with Paddington Bear on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. Discover the full line-up of special guests and the quarter-final dance relay details.
McFly's Tom Fletcher will perform with Paddington Bear on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. Discover the full line-up of special guests and the quarter-final dance relay details.
A 123-year-old pub clock in a historic Midlands market town is telling time again after a £6,000 restoration. Discover the story behind this community landmark.
A Mercedes driver deliberately ploughed into students outside a Birmingham nightclub, a court hears. One victim suffered catastrophic injuries. Read the full trial details.
Sue Ryder invites Leeds to a 'Celebrate a Life' event on Dec 7. Find a supportive space for grief during Grief Awareness Week. Dedicate, reflect, and connect.
The NHS marks Grief Awareness Week, urging the public to be kind and seek support. Discover the symptoms of grief and where to find help during this difficult season.
Birmingham Museum's new Hidden Spaces tours reveal century-old football rivalry graffiti scrawled by builders in the rafters. Discover the city's working-class history.
Birmingham Museums Trust launches urgent £2m public appeal. Half its costs are unfunded, putting the city's world-class cultural heritage at a 'critical crossroads'. Your help is needed.
Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas with festive steam train rides at Birmingham's heritage railways. Book now for Santa Specials and winter wonderland journeys.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible claimants, including those on PIP, DLA and ESA. Find out if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
Campaigners call for four-day school week trials in England and Wales to address teacher workload and retention crisis. Could a shorter week boost wellbeing and results?
Strictly Come Dancing confirms a brand new high-stakes challenge for the Musicals Week quarter-final after the Instant Dance's success. Find out what's next for the five remaining couples!
Challenge your Scottish knowledge with our St Andrew's Day quiz covering history, culture and traditions. Perfect for testing your heritage awareness this festive season!
Birmingham Museums Trust launches a vital £2 million public fundraising campaign to save the city's cultural heritage. Your support is needed to keep our museums open.
Discover how the Throckmorton family's takeover of Coughton Court introduces Historic Houses membership for free entry from March 2026. Explore Warwickshire's heritage today!
Millions of benefit claimants in the UK will receive a £10 Christmas bonus from the DWP. Find out if you are eligible and when to expect the payment.
HMRC urges Britons to check their State Pension forecast using its improved app during Talk Money Week. Discover your pension age and how to increase your entitlement.
Discover 15 historic ancient and religious sites across the West Midlands perfect for family days out this winter. Explore Roman ruins, medieval castles and more.
St Clare Hospice's Amanda Orange provides expert guidance on supporting bereaved children in CBeebies Parenting podcast during Children's Grief Awareness Week.
The DWP urges state pensioners to claim Pension Credit, worth £83 weekly. A postcode lottery exists, with uptake as low as 50% in some regions. Check your eligibility now.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is growing heritage Golden Grape tomatoes as part of a national seed relay celebrating 50 years of seed conservation. Discover how this helps UK food security.
Activist Simply Sayo brings her 'It Takes A Village' campaign to Birmingham, urging Black heritage donors to help save lives. Book your appointment now.
A former mayor warns Dudley's grade II listed post office, left decaying by an overseas owner, may have to be demolished. Calls grow for urgent action to save the historic building.
A Grade II listed church in Wolverhampton, once at risk of demolition, has been transformed into The Grand Palace, a stunning events venue. Discover this incredible story of restoration and community spirit.
RAF Valley servicemen complete 80-mile fundraising trek through storms to Broughton House Veteran Care Village, raising £1,500+ for veterans during Remembrance Week.
Discover Leicester's two new tree trails in Aylestone Hall Gardens and Knighton Park. Download free guides to explore native and exotic species during National Tree Week.
Plans submitted to convert a historic 18th century office building in Meriden into four residential homes. The proposal aims to rescue the property from disrepair and restore its original character.
Discover if you qualify for the DWP's tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus. This one-off payment is automatic for those on certain benefits. Check the full list of qualifying benefits now.
Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.
A former mortuary at the old North Staffordshire Asylum could be transformed into a two-bedroom holiday let. The Grade II Listed building was sold for £137,000.
The National Trust is set to take over Ironbridge Gorge museums in 2026 with a £9m government grant, securing this UNESCO World Heritage site's future. Discover the birthplace of industry.