Community
Shrewsbury man gets three-year CBO with five town centre rules
Shaun Freeman, 57, of Abbey Foregate, received a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order at Telford Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to theft, with five strict conditions.
Business
TG Jones in Stourbridge Ryemarket to Close by January 2027
TG Jones in Stourbridge's Ryemarket shopping centre will close, with the last day expected on January 9, 2027. The former WHSmith store is holding a sale with up to 50% off as part of a wider restructuring.
Culture
Birmingham's CURBSIDE coffee co. opens with all drinks at £1
CURBSIDE coffee co. opens inside University of Birmingham Business School on 30 September, serving every hot and cold drink for just £1 from 8am to 3pm.
Politics
DWP to withdraw cash from bank accounts of benefit claimants from Thursday
From October 1, the DWP will withdraw cash directly from bank accounts of benefit claimants, including some pensioners, as part of a fraud crackdown.
Sport
Health
Black Country tops NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility rates
Black Country patients are nearly five times more likely to receive NHS Continuing Healthcare funding than those in Birmingham and Solihull, new figures show.
Birmingham liver transplant saves baby Leyland after 7-week fight
Baby Leyland, airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital with end-stage liver disease, received a life-saving transplant. His mum Laura shares their story to boost organ donor awareness.
NHS flu jab bookings open for seven groups from October 1
From October 1, 2026, the NHS will contact seven eligible groups to book their flu jab, including over-65s, clinical risk adults, and frontline social care workers.
Stoke mum died after cliff fall at Park Hall park
Stay-at-home mother Renata Krzykala, 49, was found dead at Park Hall Country Park on August 25 after falling from a cliff. An inquest has opened.
Bowel cancer symptom Birmingham patients hide from GPs
83% of Birmingham residents would delay seeing a GP about bowel changes; new programme launched to boost early diagnosis
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