A recent national ranking of deprivation in England has placed several Midlands towns and cities among the poorest, with Birmingham ranking as the second most deprived city in the country. Only one location ranks worse than …
Simeon Greene, a 60-year-old from Wolverhampton, has endured unimaginable loss—three of his brothers succumbed to prostate cancer, a disease he also survived. Delving deeper into his family history, Simeon discovered that an …
Jamie Kesterton, 36, of Smith’s Wood, Solihull, was caught driving under the influence after police observed him driving erratically and speeding along Chelmsley Road in Birmingham on March 27. Officers on a mobile patrol …
Nationwide, the world’s largest building society, is once again preparing to reward its customers with Fairer Share bonuses, with payments of £100 potentially arriving this June for those who qualify. Having distributed these …
In a bustling newsroom covering a city as diverse as Birmingham, priorities shift daily, and battles are chosen carefully. Yet, over recent months, one persistent lament has emerged from my reflections and reports: Why is our …
A 94-year-old driver has been charged following a serious collision in the West Midlands, which resulted in either a fatality or severe injury. This case marks the oldest individual charged with any crime in the region over …
Richard Green, a 62-year-old dad from the Midlands, experienced something most can only imagine: he was clinically dead for over four minutes after running the New York Marathon — and he overheard the paramedics telling his …
A chilling video shows the moment paramedics arrived at the home of Leon Pratt, a disabled man found dead after being left unattended for nearly two weeks. The body of 64-year-old Leon Pratt was discovered decomposing in a …
Richard Green, a 62-year-old father from Midland, experienced a harrowing moment after completing a marathon when he was declared medically dead for four minutes. Despite his critical condition, Green was conscious yet unable …
Mark Goldbridge embodies the modern football fanatic, transforming his love—and occasional fury—for the beautiful game into a lucrative career. Once an anti-fraud detective for West Midlands Police, Goldbridge has become one …
A convenience store in Birmingham’s Alum Rock area has come under scrutiny after an undercover operation revealed it sold alcohol to an underage customer without checking ID. On January 2, trading standards officers from …
Tamworth’s popular sports venue, Tamworth Snooker, Pool and Darts, is set to reopen after its recent closure, thanks to a new owner stepping in with plans to revitalize the business. The bar, located in Tamworth town centre, …
State pensioners born before 1951, currently under 75 years old, are set to receive an average of £966 per month following a recent change to the Triple Lock system by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This increase …
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) supports people with long-term physical or mental health conditions, helping cover extra living costs due to difficulties with everyday tasks or mobility. According to the latest Department …
Bake My Day, the beloved family-operated bakery chain from the Black Country, has announced the opening of a new shop in Wednesbury. Known for their signature 24-carat burnt top cob bread and nostalgic baked goods, the bakery …