Nationwide issues update on £280 member boost
Nationwide Building Society reveals thousands received cash and perks. See how students and young members benefited from Fairer Share Payments and generous overdrafts.
Nationwide Building Society reveals thousands received cash and perks. See how students and young members benefited from Fairer Share Payments and generous overdrafts.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
From Ebor Studio's youth project for 16-21 year olds to The Curtain Theatre's latest play, discover the vibrant arts and culture events happening in Rochdale. Find out dates and how to get involved.
Manchester's Christmas Markets have ended for 2025. While some traders reported their worst year in 20 years, others saw strong sales. Read the full story on the festive season's economic impact.
Construction on five new stations in Birmingham and the Black Country is finished. Services will begin in early 2025, restoring passenger trains to some lines after decades. Read more.
Sixteen victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing have been awarded nearly £20 million in damages. The settlements follow a public inquiry that found serious security failings. Read the full story.
Taylor Wimpey Manchester has donated 321 winter essentials to Lifeshare charity for the homeless. The homebuilder's national Wrap Up Warm campaign has provided over 14,000 items. Learn more about this vital community support.
Solihull Council's cabinet approves £340,000 to finalise designs for the transformative Kingshurst village centre regeneration, including a new community, health, and retail hub. Read the latest.
Millions of Nationwide customers could receive a £100 'Fairer Share' bonus in 2026. Find out the account criteria and the March deadline you need to meet to qualify.
The future of Griggs Timber Company, a Gloucester merchant operating since 1917, is in doubt as staff enter consultation. Read the latest on potential job losses.
New research reveals a stark generational gap in readiness for dementia care, with men over 45 feeling significantly less prepared. Nationwide and Dementia UK urge those affected to seek support.
Watch the moment a derelict building on Dale Street, Bradford, collapsed, sending rubble across the road. Emergency services and structural engineers attended the scene. Read the full eyewitness account.
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.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued decisions on a range of planning applications, including home extensions, tree removals, and commercial changes. Discover the latest outcomes for properties across the borough.
A major fire ripped through a commercial building in Bloxwich, Walsall. West Midlands Fire Service deployed ten crews. No casualties reported. Read the latest.
Millions of Nationwide members could get a £100 'Fairer Share' bonus in 2026. Learn the eligibility rules, key deadline, and when payments land. Check if you qualify.
Nationwide Building Society could pay £100 'Fairer Share' bonuses again in 2026. Learn the criteria for current accounts, savings, or mortgages to get the cash.
Over 8,000 visitors joined a magnificent lightshow and Christmas celebration at the University of Birmingham, marking its 125th anniversary with a historic projection on the Aston Webb building.
UK households moved £4.2 billion into Cash ISAs in October, saving over £330m in income tax ahead of Rachel Reeves' allowance cut. Learn what the changes mean for you.
The 39th Sheffield Scouts Group collected over 12 crates of food and essentials for Burngreave Foodbank. Young volunteers learned about food insecurity while supporting their community this winter.
Solihull Council grants listed building consent for a major refurbishment of the Grade II listed Mason Arms pub, a High Street landmark with origins in the 1700s. Read the full details.
A century-old former working men's club in Smethwick, which fell into administration, will be transformed into townhouses and flats. Council planners approved the scheme despite parking concerns.
Nationwide issues a final warning to members with uncashed £50 bonus cheques. The absolute deadline to claim the payment is January 1, 2026. Don't miss out!
Sandwell Council approves plans to convert the historic Corks Social Club into homes, despite highways officers calling the lack of parking 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Nationwide Building Society reports a record-breaking Black Friday with over 7.3 million transactions, a 9.18% surge from 2024. Discover the data and what it means for UK consumers.
Explore the inside of Birmingham's Spring Hill Library, perfectly preserved like a time capsule three years after its controversial closure. Discover the community's fight for its future.
Hannah and Charlie Bird share how they're saving over £100k by building their own home using polystyrene blocks instead of traditional construction methods.
A major 62-step strategy to enhance nature across the West Midlands has been launched, aiming to channel £100m into hundreds of projects, boost biodiversity and create green jobs.
Millions of Nationwide customers must act before March 2026 to qualify for £100 Fairer Share payments. Learn how to secure your bonus and avoid missing out.