Community
Belfast Stabbing Victim Was Drugged and Set on Fire by Gang Leader in 2001
Stephen Ogilvie, 44, fighting for life after Belfast stabbing, was previously drugged and set on fire by drug dealer David McLeave in 2001 in Scotland.
Business
Port Talbot Port Redevelopment Plan for Offshore Wind Takes Step Forward
Plans for a transformative redevelopment of Port Talbot port to support floating offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea have progressed with an early-stage application to the local council.
Culture
Marks & Spencer's £50 Straw Shoulder Bag Praised by Shoppers
Marks & Spencer's Straw Hardware Detail Shoulder Bag, priced at £50, receives rave reviews for city breaks. Available in chocolate and natural.
Politics
Only Four Parachute Payments in Championship for 2026/27 Season
Birmingham City's promotion hopes get a boost as only four Championship teams will receive parachute payments next season, leveling the financial playing field.
Sport
Health
BCU and St Basils Reveal Student Homelessness Crisis
Birmingham City University partners with St Basils to address student homelessness, as survey shows 8% of students experienced homelessness in 2026.
Aldi, Tesco, Asda Shoppers on Weight-Loss Drugs Save £400
Shoppers at Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, and Lidl using GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro save £400 a year on groceries, a new study finds.
Ring Doorbell Review: Security Features & Pricing
Explore the Ring doorbell's features, pricing, and security benefits. Learn how it deters crime, its video quality, and subscription options.
£240 Pay-Per-Mile Tax Plan Sparks Driver Backlash
Rachel Reeves' proposed pay-per-mile tax for EVs at 3p per mile means £240 for average 8,000 miles. Two-thirds of drivers oppose switching, citing costs and infrastructure concerns.
Freeview Rescue Plan: Keep Live TV Affordable Until 2045
A rescue plan for Freeview TV aims to keep it affordable until 2045, reducing costs by 40% while maintaining 98.5% coverage and protecting vulnerable viewers.
