14 Facts You Didn't Know About It's A Wonderful Life
As the festive film returns to TV, discover the secrets behind the 1946 classic, from its summer shoot to the real gym pool and scrapped sequel. Read the untold story.
As the festive film returns to TV, discover the secrets behind the 1946 classic, from its summer shoot to the real gym pool and scrapped sequel. Read the untold story.
Daniel Cook, 39, has been given a life sentence for the manslaughter of his mother, Ellen Cook, 72, in Littlethorpe. Read the full tragic story and court details.
A new study reveals redirecting overtime pay into your pension could significantly boost your retirement fund and reduce tax liability. Experts urge UK households to act.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Former Apprentice star Aleksandra King interviews Lewis Raymond Taylor, subject of Netflix's 'The Psychopath Life Coach', on her top UK business podcast. Discover his journey from prison to a £25m empire.
Moya Cole Hospice held its annual Light Up a Life remembrance services at Manchester Cathedral. Families shared heartfelt stories of outstanding care, lighting candles for loved ones.
The Met Office has issued urgent Amber weather warnings for northern England and southwest Scotland as Storm Bram hits. Forecasters warn of a 'danger to life' from 90mph gusts and over 200mm of rain. Residents urged to prepare.
Harry Roberts, one of Britain's longest-serving prisoners for the 1966 Shepherd's Bush murders of three police officers, has died. Read the full story of the crime that shocked a nation.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
Diogo Bettencourt receives life sentence for the brutal murder of neighbour Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, hid the body and tried to use the victim's bank card.
A shocking 250,000 older people have fallen into poverty since state pension age increases began. New research reveals the human cost of DWP rule changes. Read the full story.
The Department for Education has published its latest league tables. Discover which 27 Birmingham primary schools had the highest proportion of pupils meeting expected standards in 2025 SATs.
The Autumn Budget's extended income tax threshold freeze until 2031 is a 'stealth tax' costing workers up to £4,420. Discover the generational split and financial impact.
Diogo Bettencourt has been sentenced to life for the brutal murder of Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, concealed the body in a sleeping bag. Read the full court report.
Discover ten tranquil West Midlands villages perfect for retirement or a slower pace of life in 2026. Explore historic pubs, scenic walks, and unique heritage.
A 21-year-old man has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after a collision with a car on Charter Avenue in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
Walsall in the West Midlands has been ranked the fifth least happy place in the UK in Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' index. Discover the full list and local reaction.
Ed Sheeran reveals plans for one last global tour before focusing on his daughters' school years and a potential Ipswich residency. Read the singer's family-first strategy.
Santander is offering customers £100 cashback to take out a new life insurance policy. The offer comes as Nationwide announces significant mortgage rate cuts.
Stacey Solomon reveals her dramatic brunette transformation, feeling 'like a whole new woman', but husband Joe Swash hasn't said a word. Discover her reaction and fan responses.
Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean tearfully reveals how a near-fatal health battle led her to sell everything and start a new life in Spain with her husband. Read her emotional story.
Join Lauren Eddie in remembering her nannie through North Devon Hospice's Light Up a Life appeal. Dedicate a star, attend a free concert on Dec 18, and support vital hospice care.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
Discover the ultimate luxury beauty gift this Christmas. The Face the Future Festive Sparkle Edit, worth £1150 for £199.99, is packed with 25 premium skincare and haircare products.
Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.
DWP minister Stephen Timms has ruled out a state pension-level income for terminally ill people under 66, but outlined existing fast-track benefit support. Learn about the Special Rules for End of Life.
Sue Ryder invites Leeds to a 'Celebrate a Life' event on Dec 7. Find a supportive space for grief during Grief Awareness Week. Dedicate, reflect, and connect.