Community
Bilston's £20m Decade-Long Revitalisation Plan Set for Council Approval
A ten-year vision to revitalise Bilston with £20 million in funding will be discussed by Wolverhampton Council's cabinet. The plan includes high street improvements, park upgrades, community facilities, and the return of Bilston Carnival after 18 years.
Business
Martin Lewis Warns of 'Two Glaring Gaps' in New Telecoms Consumer Charter
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has identified two significant shortcomings in England's new Telecoms Consumer Charter, despite welcoming some improvements in transparency and social tariff awareness.
Culture
Couple's £39 Pottery Kit Beats Pricey Valentine's Date Night in Birmingham
A Birmingham couple swapped expensive Valentine's Day plans for a £39 Paint-A-Mug pottery kit at home, creating lasting memories and unique keepsakes while saving money.
Politics
DWP Granted New Powers to Access Bank Accounts of Benefit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions has been given extensive new powers to check bank accounts of benefit claimants to combat fraud, but a watchdog warns of overreach risks and trust issues.
Transport
Sport
Health
Two Snow Storms to Hit UK in 72 Hours, Times Announced
The UK is set to experience two significant snow storms within 72 hours, with the first hitting on Sunday morning, February 15, and a second blizzard arriving on Tuesday evening. Advanced weather modelling predicts heavy snowfall across multiple regions.
Pensioner Dies After Suspected Cholera Case in Nuneaton
An elderly man in his 80s has died at George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton after testing positive for a non-toxigenic strain of Vibrio cholerae, marking a rare suspected cholera case in the UK for the first time in over a century.
James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has passed away at age 48 following a courageous fight against bowel cancer. The actor was diagnosed in 2023 and used his platform to promote cancer awareness.
James Van Der Beek Dies at 48, Family Launches GoFundMe
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has passed away at age 48 following a courageous fight against colorectal cancer. His family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses and support his six children.
Met Office Issues Snow and Ice Alert for Midlands
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the Midlands, with up to 10cm of snow expected on higher ground from Thursday evening.