Community
Birmingham LGBTQ+ Hate Crime: 634 Incidents Recorded as New Law Gets Royal Assent
A new law granting LGBTQ+ and disabled hate crime victims equal protections to racial and religious hate crimes receives royal assent, as Birmingham records 634 incidents in 2025.
Business
Midland first-time buyers use 'doer-uppers' to enter dream areas
Nearly two-thirds of West Midlands first-time buyers purchase fixer-uppers to afford homes in desired locations, with many tackling more DIY than expected, Nationwide survey finds.
Culture
Rochdale Mural Festival Wins International Pineapple Award for Placemaking
Rochdale's Common Walls International Mural Festival has won the Pineapple Award for Activation Events, recognising its role in creative placemaking and community engagement.
Politics
Lloyds Bank Responds to Customers Threatening to Leave Over Account Limits
Lloyds Bank addresses customer frustrations on social media after a client threatened to take their business elsewhere due to withdrawal limits without a card.
Sport
Health
Eucerin Anti-Ageing SPF 50 Gets Rave Reviews from Over 40s
Eucerin Age Defence Sunscreen with SPF 50, rated 4.7 stars by over 36,500 shoppers, is praised for its non-greasy, foundation-friendly formula. Now on BOGO 50% off at iHerb.
Stockport NHS Trust Launches Martha’s Rule for Patient Safety
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has introduced Martha’s Rule at Stepping Hill Hospital, allowing patients and families to request a review if concerns about deterioration are not addressed.
Stockport NHS Trust trains North West medics in HoLEP surgery
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's urology team trained medical colleagues from across the North West in the innovative HoLEP prostate surgery technique, using VR simulations and live cases.
Solihull Women's Stride Squad: 100 Join Mental Health Walk
Over 100 women attended the first Solihull Women's Stride Squad walk, founded by Keeley Skelding to support mental health. The group now has 3,000 members.
Vinegar and Lemon Juice for Streak-Free Wooden Floors
A cleaning expert shares a simple, low-cost method using vinegar and lemon juice to restore wooden floors to a streak-free shine, perfect for spring cleaning.
