Community
Stalybridge Station Area to Get 102 New Affordable Homes After Planning Approval
A major housing development of 102 affordable homes has been approved around Stalybridge train station, featuring townhouses and apartments as part of a wider £11.1m regeneration scheme for the town's western edge.
Business
Australian Mexican Restaurant Chain Zambrero to Create 135 Jobs in South West UK Expansion
Australian-owned Mexican restaurant chain Zambrero announces major expansion across South West England, creating 135 jobs and opening at least nine new outlets in cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter.
Culture
Birmingham's Hidden Gems Revealed in New City Uncovered Programme
A new programme called City Uncovered: Birmingham will launch in May, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to over 20 unique experiences across the city, from historic sites to cultural tours.
Politics
Trump Warns Iran of 'Nuclear Holocaust' Hours After Announcing Ceasefire
Donald Trump threatened Iran with a 'nuclear holocaust' unless it accepts a US deal, just hours after claiming credit for a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and inviting both leaders to White House peace talks.
Transport
Sport
Health
Birmingham Care Centers Closure Impacts 45 Families
Two Care First centers in Pheasey will shut in August due to staffing issues, affecting adults with disabilities. Families express distress over abrupt notification and uncertain future.
Inclusive Cinema Event for Families in Newcastle
The Sunshine Fund organized a private cinema screening for 17 families at Cineworld in The Gate, offering a stress-free movie experience for children with disabilities and their caregivers.
Mother's NICU Journey Inspires Support for Premature Births
Leanne Calland shares her emotional story of losing a premature baby and later welcoming another, now volunteering to help other NICU parents in Doncaster and beyond.
Traitors Star in Bullring for Flora Health Campaign
Dr Amos Ogunkoya from BBC's The Traitors was seen in Birmingham's Bullring launching Flora's healthy eating initiative, addressing breakfast skipping in the West Midlands.
BBC Presenter Lynda Shahwan Dies After Hospital Discharge
BBC Radio Wales presenter Lynda Shahwan, 53, passed away from infection complications after being discharged from a Canadian hospital following a car crash.
