Home Bargains closes all stores for three festive days
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
Weather maps turn purple as snow is forecast for parts of Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire from New Year's Eve. Get the latest Midlands weather news.
Fresh weather maps warn a 'snow bomb' could hit the UK, bringing up to six inches of snow by December 31st. Scotland, the Midlands and the North are most at risk. Read the latest forecast.
Plan your festive post! Royal Mail confirms delivery and collection dates for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day 2025. Find out when services stop and restart.
The full new state pension will rise to £241.30 a week in April 2026, a yearly increase of £574.60. Find out if you qualify and how much you'll receive.
Discover Dunelm's range of unique Christmas Eve stockings, priced from £10 to £20. Shoppers praise the 'delightful' and 'well-made' festive essentials. Find your perfect stocking today!
Police are increasingly concerned for Elizabeth, 16, missing from Birmingham since December 9. She was last seen wearing grey joggers and a black puffer jacket. Call 999 with info.
Midlands Langar Seva Society serves a three-course festive meal to hundreds of vulnerable people at Birmingham New Street Station on December 24. DJ, carols and Santa add magic.
Police continue search for Kacey-Rae, 17, heavily pregnant and missing since November 23. Last seen with George at Gloucester station. Public urged to call 101 with information.
PC Scott Thompson pleads not guilty to causing death by careless driving after hitting 22-year-old carer Rachael Moore in Liverpool. Read the latest court developments.
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.
The fresh dog food brand Years celebrated its launch in all Just for Pets stores with a vibrant event in Tamworth, featuring chef demos and free samples. Discover their restaurant-quality meals now available in-store.
A heartwarming celebration unfolded at a West Bridgford care home as residents and staff honoured a couple's remarkable 50-year marriage milestone with golden anniversary festivities.
Discover the inspiring 20-year journey of Heike Pegg, a German-born domestic assistant whose unwavering commitment has touched countless lives at a Lincoln care home.
The Princess of Wales will make a significant visit to the West Midlands next week, continuing her vital work championing early childhood development with key engagements across the region.
Discover the inspiring journey of a Newport nurse who has dedicated half a century to patient care, receiving prestigious recognition for her unwavering commitment to the nursing profession.
Discover how to access Capital FM's Buzz Playlist featuring the freshest hits and trending songs that everyone's talking about right now.
Tom Wagner announces transformative plans for a new elite stadium that could redefine Birmingham's sporting landscape and economic future
Birmingham's main railway station was plunged into chaos as armed counter-terrorism officers conducted a major security operation, leading to multiple arrests and significant disruption for travellers.
The mysterious vanishing of multi-millionaire Kevin Fagan remains an unsolved enigma five years after he vanished without trace from his Midlands home.
An in-depth analysis of Aston Villa's remarkable transformation under Unai Emery and the statistical reality behind the 'new manager bounce' phenomenon in football.
Exclusive details emerge of the horrifying knife attack aboard a Birmingham-bound train, where witnesses describe chilling shouts and multiple stabbings leaving passengers fighting for their lives.
West Midlands Police have made two arrests after discovering a sophisticated suspected cannabis farm in a residential property on New Birmingham Road, Oldbury.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi has identified 23 key towns across the UK where it's actively seeking sites for new store openings, with Birmingham and the West Midlands featuring prominently in their expansion strategy.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell and hospitality expert Phil Innes announce the highly anticipated opening of their new Birmingham restaurant Trillium, set to redefine fine dining in the city centre this September.
Music legends Duran Duran share exclusive insights about their upcoming album, nostalgic reflections on Birmingham roots, and ambitious world tour coming to UK venues.
Discover how a leading property developer is transforming a former industrial site into a sustainable urban community with hundreds of homes, green spaces, and commercial units in Birmingham.
Birmingham City appoints former Tottenham and Leicester coach Chris Davies as their new head coach, beating competition from Portsmouth in a significant Championship move.
Major transport boost for West Midlands as five new bus services launch, connecting communities and improving travel options across the region with enhanced frequency and extended operating hours.