The BBC's annual report discloses its highest-paid stars' salaries for 2024/25, with Gary Lineker earning £1.35m. The figures emerge as the broadcaster faces intense scrutiny over its corporate culture.
Comedian Peter Kay has opened up about his lifelong battle with weight loss, sharing funny stories of failed diets and awkward gym encounters in a candid Radio 2 interview.
Tributes flood in for BBC and LBC radio legend Brian Hayes, who has died at the age of 87. The broadcaster was famed for his five-decade career and iconic phone-in style.
Heart Musicals is counting down the Top 100 greatest showstoppers of all time in December. Cast your vote now for your favourite songs from shows like Wicked and Les Misérables. Voting closes 14th December.
Discover Statfold's Magical Santa Express near Tamworth. Meet Santa, ride an illuminated train & enjoy festive activities. Runs until Dec 23. Book tickets from £27.50.
Discover exclusive post-Black Friday deals on Roberts radios. From the portable Play 11 to the vintage Revival UNO, find the perfect audio gift with discounts up to 25%.
Greene King is offering 30,000 free Christmas meals to UK shift workers on 1st December. A festive thank you to the 1.1 million people working on Christmas Day.
The BBC licence fee is projected to reach £197 by 2030, while over a million households stop paying. Discover the funding crisis facing the national broadcaster.
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
Will it snow in Birmingham this Christmas? Get the latest AccuWeather forecast for the West Midlands, revealing a wet December with potential snow on January 1.
The Met Office has released its festive forecast. Discover the likelihood of a white Christmas in 2025 and the expected weather patterns across the UK.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy may block the annual BBC TV licence fee increase amid an impartiality crisis. Will the £174.50 charge rise in April? Read the latest.
Shoppers call Marks & Spencer's chain detail wool jumper 'beautiful for Christmas Day'. Get the stylish, cosy knit now reduced from £46 to £36.80.
EDF is offering eight hours of free electricity to its customers on Christmas Day 2025. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim this festive bonus.
Discover our review of the Jingle Ville Christmas experience at Lower Drayton Farm in Penkridge. Find ticket prices, activities, and why it's a great festive family day out.
YOVOY launches a delivery booking hotline to help UK retailers manage peak season shipping from 26th Nov to 10th Dec 2025. No account needed. Call 0121 293 0205.
Scarlett Moffatt is the first celebrity confirmed for the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Christmas special. Get the full cast list and festive details here.
Labour Minister Steve Reed questions a council's four-day week trial, citing performance declines. Over 100 business leaders defend the shorter week, sparking a major national debate.
Aldi announces Christmas 2025 opening times with all 1,000 UK stores closed for 62 hours. Plan your festive shopping now to avoid disappointment.
Morrisons is celebrating the launch of National Mince Pie Day by giving away 50,000 free mince pies this Saturday, November 22. Find out how to claim yours and discover other festive deals.
Discover 9 enchanting villages and towns near Birmingham perfect for a festive day trip this Christmas. Find cosy escapes, traditional markets, and winter walks.
Tamworth radio presenter Chris Williams, 41, reveals his devastating stroke experience and lonely first Christmas. Discover how stroke survivors face the festive season and the support available.
BBC's EastEnders confirms a groundbreaking flashforward episode set in 2027, following Max Branning's dramatic New Year. Tune in on 1st January 2026.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox opens up about sleeping separately from husband Ben due to snoring and anxiety. The star discusses her nighttime struggles and recent marathon achievement.
Discover everything about Kelly Brook's modelling career, Heart radio show with JK, £8m net worth, marriage to Jeremy Parisi, and her 2025 I'm A Celebrity jungle adventure.
Comedian Eddie Kadi enters I'm a Celebrity 2025 jungle. Discover his career highlights from Strictly Come Dancing to BBC Radio shows and worldwide comedy tours.
Discover the 9 best restaurants for Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham 2025. From traditional feasts to gourmet menus, book your perfect festive celebration now!
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox shares her rural upbringing and recent farm attacks affecting her father. Discover her countryside journey and current challenges.
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty under formal bullying investigation following workplace conduct review. The £355,000-a-year host faces escalated claims.
Find out why BBC's Return to Paradise is off air this week and when the detective drama will be back with its next episode. Full series available on iPlayer.