8 NHS Tips to Reduce Your Alcohol Consumption
As Dry January approaches, discover eight practical NHS strategies to help you cut down on drinking and stay within the recommended 14-unit weekly limit. Start your healthier year today.
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NHS Updates Alcohol Guidance: Key Health Risks Revealed
The NHS has revised its stance on alcohol, stating no level is 'safe'. Learn the new 14-unit weekly limit and the serious long-term health risks, including cancer. Get tips to cut down.
Stars Who Said No to King's Honours Revealed
As the King's New Year Honours 2026 are confirmed, we look at famous figures who declined royal recognition, from Benjamin Zephaniah to David Bowie. Discover their reasons.
Stars Who Said No to Royal Honours
As King Charles's 2026 Honours list is revealed, we explore the famous figures who declined MBEs, OBEs, and knighthoods, and their powerful reasons why.
Two West Midlands Police officers receive New Year Honours
Detective Constable Mark Plant and Police Staff Officer Justin Thomas from West Midlands Police have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their decades of service and community work.
Jo McIntyre receives British Empire Medal for TTPNetwork
Jo McIntyre, founder of TTPNetwork, receives a British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours for her 28-year mission supporting patients with the rare blood disorder Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.
2026 New Year Honours: Elba, Torvill & Dean Lead List
The 2026 New Year Honours list celebrates national heroes. Idris Elba is knighted, Torvill & Dean become Dame and Sir, and England's Lionesses and Red Roses are recognised. Discover all the recipients.
Prince William's Plan to Streamline Royal Operations
The Prince of Wales is implementing a modernised strategy to create a 'slimmed down' monarchy, focusing on transparency and high-impact projects like Earthshot. Discover his vision for the future.
West Midlands Star Meera Syal Made a Dame
Actress and writer Meera Syal receives a damehood for services to literature, drama and charity. The Wolverhampton-born star is honoured in the 2026 New Year Honours list. Read her inspiring story.
Cardzone store in Didcot to close in January
Cardzone launches a 50% off closing down sale as its Didcot Shopping Centre branch prepares to shut for good on January 10, 2026. Get the details.
West Midlands Stars Shine in King's New Year Honours
Comedian Meera Syal becomes a Dame as 28 individuals from the West Midlands are recognised in the King's New Year Honours list for outstanding community and professional service.
Pioneer Kerry Davis made MBE in New Year Honours
Kerry Davis, the first Black woman to play for England, receives an MBE for services to football and diversity. Discover her legacy and other Staffordshire honourees.
Meera Syal made a Dame in New Year Honours list
Actress and writer Meera Syal receives a damehood for services to literature, drama and charity. Discover the full list of West Midlands honourees.
Stars We Lost in 2025: Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76
A look back at the beloved celebrities and public figures who died in 2025, including music legend Ozzy Osbourne. Read our full tribute to their lasting legacies.
A Guide to the UK Honours System and Nominations
Discover how the UK honours system works, who can be nominated, and the rigorous 12-18 month selection process. Learn how you can put forward a deserving candidate for recognition.
UK Celebs Spending Christmas 2025 Alone
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Rab Microlight Windstopper: Gore-Tex Tech Upgrades Down Jacket
Rab's iconic Microlight down jacket gets a Gore-Tex Windstopper upgrade for 2025. We review the new £270 coat that adds serious wind protection without sacrificing lightweight versatility.
Major Spotify outage disrupts thousands of users
Spotify suffered a major outage on Monday 15th December, with over 50,000 reports from UK and US users. Service has been restored, but some may still face issues. Read the latest updates.
Louis Tomlinson's 1D Tribute at Jingle Bell Ball
Louis Tomlinson made a solo return to Capital's Jingle Bell Ball after 13 years, delivering a poignant One Direction tribute. Read about the special moment and his thoughts on a band reunion.
Downdetector down in Cloudflare outage
A brief Cloudflare outage took Downdetector and countless websites offline, exposing the global economy's dangerous reliance on a few tech giants. Read the expert analysis.
Aitch's £250k I'm A Celeb Fee & Sister Tribute
Rapper Aitch was paid £250,000 for I'm A Celebrity 2025, making him the highest-paid star. Discover his heartfelt reason for joining: raising awareness for Down syndrome.
Five Poundland Stores to Close in December
Poundland is closing five more shops across the UK this month, launching 'everything must go' sales. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates here.
Strictly 2026 Live Tour First Stars Revealed
Drag artist La Voix and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey are the first celebrities confirmed for the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour. Get your tickets now!
Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
Strictly's 'Instant Dance' First in Show History
Strictly Come Dancing announces a terrifying 'instant dance' first for the remaining six celebrities. Find out what shocking twist awaits next week.
21 West Midlands Celebrities' School Days
Discover the Birmingham and West Midlands schools that shaped famous stars like Ozzy Osbourne and J.R.R. Tolkien. Did any attend your local school?
WH Smith CEO quits after £50m US accounting error
WH Smith's CEO steps down after a major accounting failure in its North American arm wiped £600m from market value. Discover the full story and the company's recovery plan.
Cloudflare outage causes major app failures
A major Cloudflare technical fault has caused widespread internet disruption, taking down popular platforms like X, Bet365, and ChatGPT. Discover the full list of affected sites and the latest updates.
Internet outage affects X, Facebook and AWS services
Major internet services including X, Facebook, AWS and Cloudflare experienced widespread outages on Tuesday morning. Users reported problems accessing accounts as DownDetector showed significant spike in reports.
Fortnite Server Down for Update on November 11
Fortnite servers are down for the v38.10 update as of 9am UK time on November 11. Hundreds of players report connection issues. Find out when the game will be back online.
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