Ex-Strictly pro calls out 'false narrative' over winner Karen Carney
Former Strictly pro James Jordan claims 2025 winner Karen Carney had prior dance training, challenging the show's 'non-dancer' narrative. Read his explosive GMB interview.
Former Strictly pro James Jordan claims 2025 winner Karen Carney had prior dance training, challenging the show's 'non-dancer' narrative. Read his explosive GMB interview.
Former England footballer Karen Carney OBE has lifted the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 glitterball. Discover the champion's private life, vegan lifestyle, and Birmingham roots.
Plans for an Eton Star Academy sixth form in Dudley have been approved, promising 240 places. Local politicians clash over whether it's the right investment for the town's youth.
Wolves will hold a minute's silence for former academy star Ethan McLeod, who died in an M1 crash aged 21. Tributes pour in for the talented Macclesfield FC forward.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
Taylor Swift's personal trainer reveals the intense six-day-a-week regimen behind her Eras Tour stamina. Discover the routine so tough it could make you sick.
Five future guide dogs experienced the sights and sounds of Bristol Airport in a special training visit. Learn how this prepares them for life-changing work and how the airport supports assistance dogs.
Over 150 officers deployed in Birmingham city centre for Operation Advance, making 22 arrests and issuing 68 fines. Police reassure public ahead of festive period.
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.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
A major independent review, led by Alan Milburn, will investigate the surge in young people not in work or education. The probe aims to tackle 'uncomfortable truths' and find solutions.
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.
A contractor at Birmingham Airport forged 85 training certificates, risking 'catastrophic' security failures. Read the full investigation into the breach that nearly closed operations.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals following new evidence in a Birmingham city centre disorder case that left a man hospitalised with injuries.
West Midlands Police release images of two males wanted in connection with an arson attack at a Cannon Hill Park community centre on 23 September. No one was hurt. Call 101 with info.
Lloyds Bank and the MTC have trained over 5,000 people in a £15m partnership, tackling the UK's manufacturing skills gap. Discover how this initiative supports SMEs.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Premier League legend Sam Allardyce makes sensational dugout return through Mirror Sport competition. Enter now for chance to have Big Sam manage your Sunday League side while supporting lifesaving CPR campaign.
The FPRO Ball Mastery Mat, backed by Marcelo, is now 70% off. Perfect for improving football skills at home this Christmas. Don't miss this huge UK Black Friday deal!
Nearly 7,000 Lancashire secondary students explore AI, cybersecurity and robotics through innovative MEGA Hubs programme. Discover how this initiative bridges the digital skills gap.
A derelict mortuary in Staffordshire, complete with its original embalming room, has been purchased for £137,000 and is set to be converted into a unique two-bedroom luxury holiday let.
Former champion boxer Frankie Gavin issues urgent health warning from his hospital bed, stating 'diabetes is no joke'. The Birmingham sports star urges action.
Four former Strictly Come Dancing finalists are making a special comeback for the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom results show. Find out who's returning and what they had to say.
Sunderland's Moralbox has raised £550,000 to scale its AI-powered training and compliance platform, helping high-risk industries manage workforce skills in real-time. Discover their growth plans.
The Persimmon Foundation donates £50,000 to Stephens and George Charitable Trust for vocational training, supporting 100 young people in Merthyr Tydfil. Discover how this transforms local futures.