Category : Resident Stories


Man loses 11st after feeling 'dreadful' at wedding

Richard Perry lost over 11 stone after a family event in Sorrento was ruined by his health. His incredible weight loss journey reversed type 2 diabetes and transformed his life. Read his inspiring story.

Free Newport activities for January 2026

Newport Live launches a range of free sports, fitness and cultural activities this January 2026 to help the community get active and beat the winter blues. Book now.

Claudia Winkleman films The Piano in Birmingham

BBC Traitors host Claudia Winkleman was spotted filming Channel 4's The Piano in Birmingham New Street. Fans shared their thoughts on the presenter's friendly and kind demeanour. Read what locals said.

Friday Quiz: Challenge Your General Knowledge

Put your trivia skills to the test with our Friday quiz, featuring questions on history, The Beatles, and more. Discover the answers from a previous round and see how you score!

Snowman stolen from outside Midlands pub

CCTV captures the moment a snowman named Sammy is pinched from outside The Potter pub in Stoke-on-Trent, sparking a social media stir. Pub bosses are left baffled by the strange theft.

Snowman stolen from outside Midland pub

A pub in Longton has a message for the 'bold' thief who swiped their snowman, Sammy, caught on CCTV. The Potter pub shared the amusing footage and a witty plea for his return.

Birmingham man's bin day disaster on ice goes viral

A JLR worker from Acocks Green slipped on ice and saw his bin bag rip, spilling rubbish everywhere. The hilarious footage, shared on Facebook, has gone viral. Join BirminghamLive for more local stories.

Thursday Quiz: How Many Can You Answer?

Challenge yourself with today's general knowledge quiz. Features questions on TV complaints, Olympic cities, and Roman numerals. See if you can beat the answers from January 7.

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