Free Brain Games Magazine in Sunday Mercury
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
Teenagers will be offered paid gap years with the UK armed forces from 2026, as part of a new 'whole of society' defence strategy. Discover how the scheme works and who can apply.
Manchester's Agy Górzyńska, a three-time world champion arm wrestler, reveals her unusual secret to success: a chicken liver breakfast. Discover her journey from construction site contests to global glory.
Birmingham City FC has appointed global architects Populous to design their new training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major east Birmingham regeneration project. Discover the plans.
Birmingham City's owners Knighthead have selected global architects Populous to design the club's new unified training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major redevelopment project.
Agy Górzyńska, an eight-time British champion, credits her success to a unique fried chicken liver breakfast. Discover the diet that fuels her strength.
As the King's Trust nears its 50th anniversary, new polling reveals deep public concern over youth joblessness in Wales. Director Sarah Jones calls for urgent collaboration to unlock potential.
Former Strictly pro James Jordan claims 2025 winner Karen Carney had prior dance training, challenging the show's 'non-dancer' narrative. Read his explosive GMB interview.
Plans for an Eton Star Academy sixth form in Dudley have been approved, promising 240 places. Local politicians clash over whether it's the right investment for the town's youth.
Taylor Swift's personal trainer reveals the intense six-day-a-week regimen behind her Eras Tour stamina. Discover the routine so tough it could make you sick.
Five future guide dogs experienced the sights and sounds of Bristol Airport in a special training visit. Learn how this prepares them for life-changing work and how the airport supports assistance dogs.
A major independent review, led by Alan Milburn, will investigate the surge in young people not in work or education. The probe aims to tackle 'uncomfortable truths' and find solutions.
State pensioners warned a Labour U-turn on WASPI women compensation could cost £10.5bn. Experts call it a 'reckless' move that prioritises noise over fairness. Read the full analysis.
Women in Birmingham reveal the costly 'pink tax' they pay for safety, changing routines after Katie Fox's fatal stabbing. Read their stories and the data on women's safety.
Property magnate Liv Cooke says vandals attacked her HMO, delaying housing for vulnerable women. The 26-year-old entrepreneur reports 'No HMO' graffiti in Oldham.
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.
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
1950s-born women face a crucial High Court judicial review this week, challenging the government's refusal to pay state pension inequality compensation. Follow the latest.
Rochdale's Mayor shares highlights from the first six months, including Remembrance commemorations, support for women's sport, and diverse cultural celebrations. Read the full update.
Shoppers can save a staggering £2,706.50 on the GV2 Sorrento Swiss Quartz watch at Debenhams. Fans call it a 'must-have' with a perfect five-star rating. Limited-time offer.
Love Island's Georgia Harrison reveals her 'surreal' MBE ceremony at Windsor Castle, where a curtsy gone wrong made Prince William laugh. Discover her advocacy work.
A Reclaim the Night Walk took place in Oldbury to unite against gender-based violence and support survivors. Join the movement for safety and respect.
British Gas launches a new fixed energy tariff for Women's Super League fans, guaranteed cheaper than the January Price Cap. Find out how to sign up and save.
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.
The DWP and Labour government will pay £180,000 in legal costs for WASPI campaigners after agreeing to revisit a decision on compensation. Read the latest on the pensions fight.
British Gas partners with Women's Super League Football to launch a members-only fixed tariff, cheaper than the January price cap. Save on bills and support women's football.
The DWP has called a WASPI campaign update a 'mischaracterisation' after it agreed to withdraw a judicial review. The government commits to a fresh decision within 12 weeks.
WASPI campaigners secure a government deal for a swift review of state pension compensation, vowing to return to court if justice is delayed again. Read the latest update.
ITV presenter Laura Woods reassures fans she is 'OK' after fainting live on air during England vs Ghana coverage. Paramedics suspect a virus. Read the full story.
Two Birmingham men feature in a powerful new portrait series unveiled for White Ribbon Day 2025, urging men to speak up against violence towards women and girls.