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.
Harriet Trewhitt, 21, had half her tongue removed due to cancer. Rebuilt with arm skin, her forearm tattoo now sits inside her mouth. She backs Cancer Research UK's vital funding drive.
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.
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.
A Birmingham mother went into labour just hours after learning her two-year-old had leukaemia. Now four, Connie is set to ring the bell ending treatment after joining a pioneering clinical trial. Read her family's inspiring story.
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.
Varden Callaghan, 8, from Bromley, completed the Santa in the City 5km run with his family after beating a brain tumour. They raised over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research's vital Christmas appeal.
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.
New CIPD research reveals the seven roles most likely to be replaced by AI next year. Discover which jobs are at risk and why a national upskilling drive is crucial.
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.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
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.
A Nestlé brand manager reveals the consumer-driven process behind Quality Street's chocolate mix and why axing a sweet causes 'outrage'. Discover the years of planning behind new flavours.
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.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance's inaugural 'Flat Cap and Feathers Ball' raised £52,649, a vital boost for its life-saving service. Discover how the community came together in Leeds to mark the charity's 25th year.
STV's Laura Boyd and mum Megan Campbell launch Glasgow Cathedral carol concert for Cancer Research UK. Tickets on sale for festive fundraiser on December 4.
McDonald's UK customers report a shortage of bottled water for Happy Meals, sparking anger. The chain confirms a temporary supply issue, offering tap water as an alternative. Read the full story.
Neena Chauhan, 40, shares her story of surviving a heart attack at 27 after ignoring chest pains. She now supports the BHF's Christmas campaign for lifesaving research.