Specsavers stores in Canley and Cheylesmore are now collection points for The Giving Tree Project, run by Coventry City Mission. Donate new gifts, toys, or festive supplies to help hundreds of local children this Christmas.
Darci Rose Gibson, 19, died from multi-organ failure after taking MDMA at Manchester's Warehouse Project. The inquest confirmed high levels of the drug. Read the full story.
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
An Oxfordshire IT manager saved a 70-year-old family oak tree, transforming it with beer caps and resin into a stunning table. His DIY project, using tools under £65, created a new centrepiece. Read the inspiring story of upcycling and family legacy.
Birmingham's nightlife receives a major boost as Forum Digbeth redevelops The Annexe warehouse, doubling its capacity to 4,000. The new multi-room space aims to host major live music and club events. Read more.
Plans for a £340m second phase at Integra 61 in Durham, adding 3m sq ft of space, could create over 3,000 jobs and boost the regional economy by £2bn. Read the latest.
Energy giant RWE has secured financial closure for a major £200m battery storage facility in Pembrokeshire. Construction starts 2026, boosting UK grid stability and supporting 300,000 homes. Read the full details.
Three vacant properties in the Black Country go under the hammer in December with a £50,000 guide price. Ideal for developers or DIY projects, they need full refurbishment.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
Gary Neville's Relentless development firm will transform the historic Kendals department store into offices and retail, securing the future of this Manchester landmark with £44m funding.
Forum Digbeth announces major expansion, doubling capacity to 4,000 with new warehouse space The Annexe. Opening December 20, it marks a new era for Birmingham's live music scene.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker condemns Reform UK's 'reckless' call to scrap HS2, warning it threatens billions in investment and future jobs. Read the full clash.
Controversial plans for a huge logistics warehouse in Speke, Liverpool, are set for approval despite community objections. The development promises over 500 new jobs and £35m economic boost.
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
Discover Winter Wood Grotto in Rochdale - an immersive storytelling experience combining theatre, music and dance for all ages. Book tickets now for magical winter wonder!
A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been charged with knife offences in Birmingham after a machete and lock knife were recovered in separate police stops. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Around 150 firefighters are tackling a major warehouse blaze in Southall, London. Schools and a residential block evacuated due to suspected fireworks. Stay safe and avoid the area.
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
Diagrama Community Services plants 105 native broadleaf saplings at Duckyls Farm, creating a wildlife-friendly habitat and empowering people with disabilities. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity.
Tesco trials AI shelf-edge cameras in Manchester to monitor stock and deter theft. Shoppers are divided over the new technology. Discover the full story and share your views.
A quarter of new industrial units at Paisley Park in Merthyr Tydfil are already let, signalling strong demand for modern business space in South Wales. Discover the latest property developments.
Andy Burnham's £1bn Good Growth Fund is set to unlock prime office space in Manchester, addressing a critical shortage and boosting the local economy from 2028. Discover the impact.
Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary by launching a book calling for business schools to tackle society's biggest challenges, from climate change to inequality.
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan announces her second pregnancy, a 'rainbow amongst the storm', after sharing the news with her late sister Darci Rose. Read the emotional story.
Discover how Birmingham City's new 62,000-seat stadium and Sports Quarter project will boost the economy, create jobs, and put the city on the global map. A new era begins.
Aer Lingus is considering shutting its Manchester Airport base, threatening the direct Orlando route to Walt Disney World and putting 200 jobs at risk. Discover the full story.
Join Rochdale's first poet laureate Sammy Weaver for a creative poetry workshop exploring belonging. Beginners welcome. Submit poems for Rochdale's Year of Culture anthology.
Birmingham City FC reveals plans for a new 62,000-seat stadium, 'The Powerhouse', set to transform the city into a global sports and culture destination. Discover the project's huge economic impact.
Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has died at 63. Liam Gallagher leads tributes to the 'hero' musician. Read the full story and tributes here.