Discover how Gillian Belt found purpose and friendship volunteering at East Cheshire Hospice for over 20 years after her father's care. Read her inspiring story and how Betty Malkin's knitting raises vital funds.
Angela Roberts fulfils her mother's dying wish by volunteering 35 years at East Cheshire Hospice. The Macclesfield support group she leads has raised over £43,000. Discover how to join.
Iconic 90s brand Juicy Couture is planning a major UK high street return, with new London stores set to open next autumn following the success of its Westfield Stratford branch.
Newcastle building services firm Northern Bear reports strong half-year growth with revenue reaching £49.4m and operating profit hitting £4.1m, despite challenging market conditions ahead.
Home Office discloses 77 unresolved Troubles-era deaths in England as MPs debate new legacy legislation, ending immunity for terrorists and establishing an independent commission.
The UK government introduces new Troubles legislation to investigate unsolved killings and provide answers for bereaved families. Learn about the new Legacy Commission.
Met Office warns of up to 20cm snow hitting Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham tomorrow. Get essential winter preparedness tips and full weather forecast details.
Northern Rail unveils ambitious '30 by 30' plan to boost passenger numbers by 30 million by 2030. Discover how improved reliability and new systems aim to transform travel across the North of England.
The Met Office has upgraded UK snow warnings, predicting up to 20cm (eight inches) of snow. Seven counties in northern England are on alert. Discover the latest forecasts and affected areas.
Coca-Cola's iconic Christmas truck tour returns for 2025, visiting 15 UK cities. Will Birmingham make the list? Find dates and locations for the festive event.
Experience the magic of Bournville's Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 29. Enjoy festive stalls, a lights switch-on, and Santa's Grotto. Free entry!
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce, explores a potential £1bn sale of 1,000 pubs to tackle its £3bn debt. Discover the impact on Birmingham venues.
Join the festive fun in Hinckley! A Christmas walking trail with prizes awaits at the lights switch-on event on November 21. Enjoy free parking and family activities.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
Discover the full schedule for Sandwell's 2025 Christmas lights switch-ons. Free family events start in Friar Park this week with live entertainment and festive fun across the borough.
Cornwall Pride receives the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the UK's highest honour for volunteer groups, recognising 17 years of championing LGBTQ+ equality.
Join Age UK Somerset's free Christmas Carol Service at Wells Cathedral on Dec 10. Featuring carols, readings, and the Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir. Donations support local older people.
Newcastle's Malhotra Group secures £660,000 payout from Aviva after High Court dismisses fraud allegations over hotel water damage. Read the full legal victory story.
Birmingham City loanee Bailey Peacock-Farrell addresses 'unfair' criticism after rocky Blackpool start and earns Northern Ireland recall. Get the latest Blues news.
FTSE-100 manufacturer Spirax Group reports global trade uncertainty is dampening confidence but maintains its full-year growth forecast. Discover the impact on UK manufacturing.
A spectacular Northern Lights display may be visible across the UK tonight due to a severe geomagnetic storm. Find out when and where to see this rare aurora show.
The Northern Lights will be visible across the West Midlands tonight, 12th November. Find out the best viewing times and locations for this rare celestial spectacle.
Lloyds Bank is closing 17 branches across the UK this November, citing changing customer habits. Find out the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Join the 10th-anniversary Mind Body Spirit Festival in Birmingham for free talks, workshops, and psychic readings. Discover wellbeing trends from 14-16 November at the NEC.
Birmingham Council's ruling Labour group loses a dramatic vote following defections and the bins strike crisis. Union claims leadership has 'lost grip on power'. Read the full analysis.
The UK faces significant snowfall with amber warnings across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England as temperatures plummet to -10°C. Travel disruption and school closures expected.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to shut 45 branches across England and Wales in 2024, citing changing customer habits and digital banking shift. Find out which locations are affected.
Leading legal firm Fletchers Group makes major move into family law sector with acquisition of Simpson Millar LLP, creating one of UK's largest specialist law firms with 1,000 staff across 12 offices.
The Northern Belle, dubbed Britain's poshest train, is bringing a new era of luxury rail travel to Birmingham with seven carriages of 1930s elegance and fine dining experiences.
Luxury carmaker Bentley postpones its electric-only strategy, now planning to offer hybrid powertrains alongside EVs until 2030 as market demand evolves.