A surprising insurance cost warning has emerged for UK drivers who park their cars in garages. According to Go.Compare, the typical annual premium for drivers storing vehicles in garages was approximately £647 last year, …
Coca-Cola has announced significant changes to its iconic cans in UK supermarkets, aimed at making its products more affordable and appealing to customers. Facing a competitive beverage market alongside rivals like Pepsi, Dr …
As Birmingham City prepares for the upcoming season, three senior players—Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Marc Leonard, and Scott Wright—return from their loan spells, each with a different outlook on their future at St Andrew’s. …
Solihull Council’s leader, Councillor Karen Grinsell, has pledged to focus on retaining the talented staff who have driven significant improvements within the authority’s children’s services department. Speaking at a recent …
The Bhandal Dental Practice in Blackheath is set to undergo a major expansion to address the soaring demand for NHS dental services in the area. Located on Birmingham Road, the clinic has submitted a planning application to …
In the heart of Handsworth, a group of five dedicated women have established The Olive Connect, a youth club that is creating a powerful impact on the lives of young people in the community. Situated at the Laurel Road …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension triple lock is facing mounting scrutiny, with a growing number of Labour MPs privately advocating for its gradual reform. Although the current Labour Government has …
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy, located in Erdington, has distinguished itself by earning a rare ‘exceptional’ rating for attendance from Ofsted, making it the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive this accolade …
Well-off pensioners are seeing their tax burdens rise sharply as they pay thousands more to HMRC just to maintain their lifestyles. Recent analysis by Pensions UK shows that Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state …
A new housing development in the rural village of Chadwick End, Solihull, has received planning approval. Peachstone New Homes submitted the proposal to Solihull Council last November, seeking permission to demolish a series …
The BBC has released an update confirming the return of 30°C heat to England, signaling a major shift in the UK’s weather. After a spell of rain and unsettled conditions, brighter and warmer weather is expected to take hold …
The Met Office has released an update on the upcoming UK heatwave, confirming that much warmer weather is expected to arrive by the weekend. Following a record-breaking May, June began on a cooler, wetter note, but that is …
Haven Holidays is set to roll out JD Wetherspoon pubs across most of its 39 holiday parks, enhancing the staycation experience with affordable food and drinks. The partnership, which began in 2025, has already seen successful …
A new poll of 1,000 general practitioners (GPs) reveals growing concern that diagnoses of ADHD and autism are being applied too readily to children, coinciding with a significant rise in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase state pension payments to £1,480 for certain pensioners in July. This notable rise is due to the payment schedule aligning with the calendar month, resulting in some …