EV winter warning: Driveway 'rule' adds to running costs
Electric vehicle owners are being urged to avoid a common winter mistake that drains battery life. Experts reveal how parking in a garage can maximise performance and cut costs.
Electric vehicle owners are being urged to avoid a common winter mistake that drains battery life. Experts reveal how parking in a garage can maximise performance and cut costs.
A woman from Durham claims a cheap Shein adhesive bra caused painful burns and scarring. Shein has removed the product and issued a refund. Read her full story.
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Two young athletes from Climbing Hut Ellesmere Port, aged just 10 and 11, have earned spots on GB Climbing's Foundation Programme. Read their inspiring story and what it means for the local community.
Will Birmingham see snow on Christmas Day? Bookies give 6/1 odds as the Met Office forecasts colder, drier weather. Get the full festive forecast here.
Plans submitted for a new racket sports and fitness club atop Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre car park, featuring padel, tennis & pickleball courts. Public consultation open.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
The Warwickshire village of Ilmington has been crowned the best place to live in the Midlands for 2025 by The Sunday Times. Discover why this Cotswolds gem is thriving.
Aidan Leverage, 20, from Leicester, is taking on two 2,000m races at the British Indoor Rowing Championships to fundraise for Epilepsy Action, aiming to shatter stigma around the condition.
Shaun Rigby, a Shropshire father, must repay £36,000 in disability benefits and lost his Motability car after the DWP saw a video of him playing cricket. His family is fighting the decision.
Complete guide to watching Aston Villa host Arsenal in the Premier League this Saturday. Get TV channel, streaming details, kick-off time and team news.
Year 8-10 students from Mayflower High School in Billericay excelled at a French netball tournament, gaining professional coaching and building team spirit. Discover their inspiring journey.
A Shropshire family fights the DWP's decision to strip disability benefits after a light-hearted cricket match video. The case raises questions about PIP assessments and adaptive sports.
Sports Direct customers face court threats and demands for thousands after parcels were stolen from doorsteps. The retailer is using a crime agency to pursue refunded shoppers. Read the full investigation.
Young footballers in Rushcliffe benefit from a new £44,000 all-weather pitch at Greythorn Park, part of over £1m in park investments. The facility promotes year-round fitness and inclusive play.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
Sophie Newnham, 17, from Surbiton, has rocketed to world number one in boccia just 18 months after her senior debut. Discover her journey and her nomination for a major UK Sport award.
Live updates and team news as Birmingham City face Watford at St Andrew's. A win could lift Blues to seventh in a tight Championship table. Follow all the action.
Queen Mary Grammar School in Walsall receives a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to redevelop its outdoor sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider local community.
The community mourns Joshua Travis, a 14-year-old former Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper, who tragically died after being hit by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the heartfelt tributes.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies faces his childhood club Watford in a Championship clash. Discover his family connections and match predictions. Read the full story now!
Birmingham City's revolutionary Powerhouse stadium design features 12 chimneys, retractable pitch and ambitious 2030 opening target. Discover the groundbreaking vision.
Birmingham City FC's ambitious Powerhouse Stadium plans advance as West Midlands Metro completes test run. The £3bn Sports Quarter development targets 2030 completion with transformative transport links.
Electric vehicle owners face £450 in new annual taxes as government introduces pay-per-mile scheme and ends VED exemption. Find out how this impacts your running costs.
City of Liverpool's Niko Dorsz led the medal haul with four golds at the Stockport Metro Meet. Discover all the winners and their impressive personal best times.
A major milestone for Birmingham City FC's £3bn Sports Quarter as the Metro line undergoes testing. The 62,000-seat Powerhouse Stadium is on track for a 2030 completion.
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
A children's football coach has been permanently removed after posting an apparent drugs menu in a coaches' WhatsApp group. Discover how the club is responding.
David Wilson Homes East Midlands supports grassroots sport by sponsoring the Coalville Town Under-15 Rookettes girls' football team with new kits. Discover how this investment helps local talent.