Community
Birmingham sex offender admits register breach after HMO move
Bilal Muhammed-Rahmatullah, 61, pleaded guilty to failing to notify police of his move to an HMO in Grasmere Road within three days.
Business
Jeweller discovers she is following in her great-great-grandfather's footsteps
Julia Usher, a memorial jeweller in Staffordshire, discovered her great-great-grandfather Samuel made mourning rings in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter 150 years ago. She now uses his revived hallmark.
Culture
Kidderminster author's children's book inspired by Dudley memories
J Warner Forbes, who grew up in Kidderminster, has published The Other Side of Forsythia, a fantasy adventure for children aged nine to 12, inspired by her childhood visits to Dudley.
Politics
MP Mike Wood: Government blocks historic pubs protection bill
MP Mike Wood says Labour blocked his Heritage Public Houses Bill on October 16, leaving historic pubs vulnerable. He also announces Older People's Information Fair in Wordsley on November 20.
Sport
Health
Ryanair passengers 'treated like cattle' after 19-hour delay
Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Sofia to Birmingham faced a 19-hour delay with no food, drink, or accommodation, leaving disabled travellers abandoned. The airline says it provided accommodation where available.
Birmingham hospitals to offer stop smoking help at appointments
Birmingham hospitals will offer stop smoking support at every outpatient appointment, aiming to cut smoking-related admissions.
HMRC: six months until MTD mandatory for £30k earners
Sole traders and landlords earning over £30,000 must use Making Tax Digital from April 6, 2027. HMRC warns there are just six months left to prepare.
AJM Healthcare opens new wheelchair service in Dudley
AJM Healthcare has opened a new wheelchair service in Dudley after securing an NHS Black Country ICB contract, serving nearly 325,000 residents.
PIP and DLA claimants could get extra £265 winter payment
Scottish families with disabled children on PIP, DLA or related benefits could receive a £265.50 Child Winter Heating Payment automatically from October 2026.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!