The DWP is urging eligible married state pensioners to claim Pension Credit, worth an average of £4,300. Around 760,000 pensioners are missing out on this vital income top-up. Check your eligibility now.
Family-run Bake My Day bakery in Tipton is a hit with its nostalgic 'burnt top cobs' and £1 sausage rolls, cheaper than Greggs. A third shop is opening in Oldbury next month. Read the full story.
Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, faces a parole hearing next month. His potential release brings fresh anguish for the Bulger family. Read the latest.
West Midlands Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a home in Wolverhampton's Wendover Road. Four fire crews tackled the blaze; no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
Bafta-winning actor Adeel Akhtar reveals he was detained and questioned for hours at JFK Airport in 2002. He describes the ordeal and its impact on his family. Read his full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms triple lock will remain, giving retirees on the new state pension an extra £575 per year from April. Find out what it means for your income.
A husband witnessed his wife's death on a golf course as a van fleeing police mowed her down. The driver was jailed for 13.5 years. Read the full tragic story.
A woman was followed off a bus in Kingstanding and robbed of her jewellery. West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information.
This week's horoscope reveals a surge of energy and focus for all zodiac signs. Discover what the planets have in store for your finances, career, and relationships. Read your forecast now!
New analysis reveals a stark pension gap: 70% of divorcees depend on the state pension as their main income, compared to 45% of married retirees. Experts warn of the long-term financial shadow of divorce.
New research reveals the top 10 household jobs UK homeowners put off, from dripping taps to noisy washing machines, costing an average of £305 in long-term damage. Find out if you're a procrastinator.
Challenge yourself with our weekly Sunday quiz, featuring questions on Coronation Street, WWII history, word origins, and more. See how many answers you know!
PC Mark Owen, nicknamed the 'walking police national computer', has made over 1,500 arrests for West Midlands Police. Discover his community-focused approach to tackling crime in Birmingham.
Over three-quarters of a million UK state pensioners are failing to claim Pension Credit, worth an average of £4,300 yearly. Ministers urge eligible individuals to check their entitlement now.
Singer and presenter Myleene Klass has exposed a shocking message from an online troll wishing her cancer. The star, recently awarded an MBE, calls out the hate.
Bake My Day, a family-run Black Country bakery, draws queues for its '24 carat burnt top cobs' and £1 sausage rolls, cheaper than Greggs. A third shop opens in Oldbury next month. Discover the secret behind their scratch-baked success.
Dudley Council tenants will see rents rise by the maximum 4.8% from April, generating £3.9m for housing services, though most service charges will fall. Read the full details.
Ion Zaharia and Samir Barbulesteanu burgled homes in Warrington and Scarborough just a day after entering the UK. Read the full court report and sentencing details.
Chief Constable Craig Guildford resigns after a controversial decision to ban Israeli football fans from a Birmingham match, sparking a political and media storm. Read the full investigation.
A Birmingham chippy boss brought back 1980s pricing with 20p chips for school kids. The nostalgic offer saw hundreds queue around the corner. Read the full story.
The DWP has confirmed Universal Credit payments will increase from April 2026, with the two-child limit abolished. See the full list of new rates for singles, couples, and parents.
Dramatic footage shows police ramming a taxi to catch two drug gang leaders. The 15-strong gang, jailed for over 70 years, flooded Nottinghamshire with Class A drugs. Read the full story.
A Derby father-of-four earns £24,000 annually cleaning dog waste for elderly and disabled clients. Discover how his 12-hour-a-week business Pet Poo Pick is booming.
The former Falcon Inn in Willenhall has been granted permission to be converted into a 10-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Read the full story on the local planning decision.
Birmingham Northfield MP Laurence Turner demands action on the sale of cheap, high-strength alcohol near betting shops, blaming it for antisocial behaviour. Read his call for new powers.
Shocking footage shows a Tesco delivery driver damaging a resident's wall in Sheldon and leaving the scene. The householder slams the 'dangerous' behaviour.
A Staffordshire dad claims he saw a tall, fur-covered creature moving rapidly through Cannock Chase woodland, adding to decades of local 'Bigfoot' rumours. Read his full account.
A major Birmingham regeneration project for 3,500 new homes faces potential delays due to a legal challenge from residents fearing community loss. Council warns of reputational damage.
Dog owners in England and Wales must follow six key Public Spaces Protection Order rules or risk on-the-spot fines of £100. Learn the regulations to avoid prosecution.
Police believe they have found the body of missing 15-year-old Grace Keeling, ending a two-week search after the Withernsea beach tragedy that also claimed two lives.