The Fort Shopping Park is inviting everyone to a special free family day celebrating VE Day on Saturday, May 9th, from 1 to 4 pm. Located just off the M6 in Erdington, this event promises a delightful afternoon filled with …
A Birmingham man, Shuaib Al-Azawe, who had been removed from a GP’s patient list due to previous aggressive behaviour, verbally abused and physically assaulted a medical secretary at Ejaz Medical Centre. The incident, which …
Jet2 has revealed that holidaymakers are increasingly leaving their bookings to the last minute, driven by concerns over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on travel. The airline, which operates flights …
A vibrant new Irish bar is in the works to replace the vacant Players nightclub on Birmingham’s bustling Broad Street, promising an innovative rooftop terrace for patrons to enjoy. The team behind the iconic Snobs nightclub …
As the early May Bank Holiday approaches, the RAC has announced the busiest and quietest travel times, anticipating a staggering 19 million trips across the UK. According to the RAC Media Foundation, Friday, 1 May, will see …
Starting July 1, significant changes will be made to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) through updates to the Motability Scheme, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has …
State pensioners born between 1951 and 1960 are increasingly at risk of paying income tax on their state pension due to the combined effects of the Triple Lock increase and frozen personal allowance thresholds. The full New …
Rising living costs are forcing three million UK households, including many in Birmingham, to skip meals and make significant changes to their shopping habits. According to the latest Which? consumer insight tracker for the …
A complete ban on leasehold properties in England and Wales is unlikely to be implemented before the next General Election, according to Labour Party minister Matthew Pennycook. Though legislation banning leaseholds on new …
Cash withdrawals at Post Office branches have surged in early 2026, largely driven by state pensioners born before 1960. According to the latest Post Office Cash Tracker data, nearly 40 million cash transactions—including …
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is ramping up its debt collection efforts, spending over £5 million each month on private agencies to recover overdue taxes. Between October 2025 and February 2026 alone, HMRC paid debt collection …
The Metropolitan Police have released striking body camera footage showing the tense arrest of a suspect involved in a violent stabbing attack near a synagogue in Golders Green, north London. On the morning of Wednesday, …
A leading Mediterranean restaurant group is poised to close approximately half of its UK outlets as it seeks a rescue agreement. The Karali Group, which owns the French brasserie chain Côte, is reportedly in advanced …
Cancer Research UK has permanently closed its Swindon store, with “Now Closed” signs recently appearing on the windows following weeks of clearance sales. This closure is part of a strategic move affecting around 200 other …
Nearly 190,000 drivers have come forward to the DVLA reporting eye conditions, with 19,700 licences revoked in the past three years due to failing eyesight. This crackdown precedes new regulations requiring drivers over 70 to …