Community
Elderly Birmingham Residents Trapped for Days After Lift Breakdown
Elderly residents in a Birmingham apartment block have been confined to their homes for six days due to a broken lift, with many unable to leave due to mobility issues. Property managers Sanctuary have ordered parts but provided no repair timeline.
Business
West Midlands Pub Saved After Chef Glynn Purnell's Departure
The Mount in Henley-in-Arden was set to close on March 15 due to rising costs, but has been rescued by the owners of The Bulls Head in nearby Wootton Wawen, who praised it as an amazing venue.
Culture
Harry Styles Debuts 'Aperture' Live at BRIT Awards 2026 Opening
Harry Styles opened the BRIT Awards 2026 with the first-ever live performance of his single 'Aperture', delivering a dance-filled spectacle to a crowd of 23,500.
Politics
Rachel Reeves Approves £1 Billion Helicopter Deal for Somerset Plant
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to sign off on a major £1 billion defence helicopter contract with Leonardo's Yeovil plant, securing thousands of jobs and boosting UK manufacturing.
Transport
Sport
Health
Dubai Fairmont Hotel Fire After Alleged Missile Attack
A major fire has erupted at the Fairmont Hotel on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah following reports of a missile attack, as regional tensions escalate with US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
PIP Pensioners May Get £1,670 Monthly in 10-Year Awards
Thousands of pensioners on Personal Independence Payment could receive up to £1,670 extra monthly through 10-year awards from the DWP, with new guidance extending support for those over State Pension age.
PIP: State Pensioners May Get Automatic 10-Year Payments
A 2019 PIP guidance change means claimants reaching State Pension age may receive ongoing awards, typically lasting 10 years, with simplified light touch reviews.
Olaplex No.3 Plus Review: Faster Bond Repair Treatment
Discover the new Olaplex No.3 Plus, a three-minute pre-shampoo treatment that makes hair three times stronger and softer. Our review covers the full Olaplex system, from shampoos to masks.
NHS Prescription Season Ticket Saves £360 a Year
Martin Lewis highlights the NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate, a cost-saving option for patients needing multiple medications, potentially saving hundreds annually.