Sainsbury's Christmas sales: Grocery up, Argos down
Sainsbury's reports strong grocery sales but a 1% drop at Argos over Christmas, blaming weak consumer confidence and a tough market. The firm still eyes over £1bn profit.
Sainsbury's reports strong grocery sales but a 1% drop at Argos over Christmas, blaming weak consumer confidence and a tough market. The firm still eyes over £1bn profit.
BBC Weather's Simon King reveals when Birmingham will be over the worst of Storm Goretti's snow. Key hour for road recovery and the weekend forecast.
The UK government announces plans for new e-scooter legislation and extends rental trials to May 2028. Read the latest on safety and regulation.
West Midlands Police and justice bodies face a major campaign to enforce the Victims' Code after 19 years of 'unacceptable' non-compliance. Commissioner vows to hold them to account.
West Midlands Chief Constable faces a formal review over the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the latest on the political fallout and calls for his removal.
High street giant Next reports better-than-expected festive sales and raises profit forecast, but warns of a sharp slowdown ahead due to UK jobs market pressures. Read the full analysis.
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall. Commissioner Simon Foster calls it 'unacceptable' and warns of a blow to community safety. Read the full story.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster suggests Aston Villa boss Unai Emery as the top candidate to replace the sacked Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. Could the Spaniard be tempted?
Get the lowdown on Seán Hayden, the confident 19-year-old Dubliner in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10. Discover his age, hometown, and journey to fame.
West Midlands Police faces a £41m shortfall threatening 80 officers, as the City Star Flyer operator gets more time to fix safety faults. Plus, Jay Rayner's food review and your cultural guide.
Simon Jordan says Unai Emery should replace sacked Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. The pundit calls the Aston Villa boss a 'statesman' and 'brilliant manager'. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall, warns PCC Simon Foster. This could push officer numbers to 600 below 2010 levels. Join the conversation.
Mair Wilson, a Powys foster carer for 18 years, receives an MBE. She and her husband have cared for 13 long-term children. Discover how to become a foster carer in Powys.
Labour's Transport Minister responds to calls for widening Blue Badge eligibility. Get the latest on parking concessions for people with non-visible disabilities.
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster urges government to adopt Progressive Driving Licences for new drivers, including curfews and lower alcohol limits, to cut road deaths.
Sarah, 44, adopted her son and daughter through Adoption Focus. She shares her story to support The Long Wait campaign, highlighting the 18-month average wait for children to find a family.
Discover John Fadare, the 17-year-old from Kent who turned down a musical to join Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band, December 10. Learn his age, hometown and Instagram.
Simon Appleby, 40, stole over £100,000 from a vulnerable Shropshire woman, making the final payment as she lay dying. Read the shocking details of this 'shameful' breach of trust.
Discover the ages of all seven members of Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10, from youngest to oldest. Find out who is 16 and who is the 'big brother' at 19.
Discover the TV history of Nicolas from Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10, from The Voice Kids Portugal to Junior Eurovision 2022. Read his journey to fame.
Alison Galvani speaks out after her 81-year-old father is charged with murdering her mother Nancy in 1982. Case breakthrough after decades. Read the full story.
Pundit Simon Jordan claims Unai Emery is 'turning water into wine' at Aston Villa but warns Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) could hinder their Premier League title bid. Read the full analysis.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding by 2026, risking 520 officers and neighbourhood policing. Commissioner warns of a 'postcode lottery' and urges government action.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
Simon Cowell speaks out on X Factor legal action, his evolving views on duty of care after Liam Payne's death, and his relationship with Louis Walsh in a candid new podcast interview.
Discover everything about Danny, the 16-year-old singer from Chorley who won a spot in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10. Learn his story and where to follow him.
Heineken announces price hikes for five popular beers and ciders in UK pubs from February 2026, while cutting Foster's strength to lower its price. Find out which pints are affected.
Everything you need to know about Cruz from Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10, including his age, hometown, musical theatre background and Instagram. Discover the rising star.
Discover everything about Nicolas, the 16-year-old singer in Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10, from his Lisbon roots to his Harry Styles comparisons and rocky audition. Read the full story now.
Get the facts on Cruz, the 19-year-old star from Uxbridge in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boyband December 10. Discover his musical theatre roots and Instagram.