Community
Teenager, 15, Shot in Birmingham Park; Police Investigate
A 15-year-old boy was shot in a park near Newtown Row, Birmingham, on Thursday night. His injuries are not life-threatening. Police are reviewing CCTV and have increased patrols.
Business
Innovation-Driven Development Meeting Held in Binzhou
Binzhou hosts a key meeting on innovation-driven development, focusing on economic growth through technological advancement and industrial upgrades.
Culture
Peaky Blinders Star Joe Cole's Birmingham Drama Gets Release Date
Joe Cole stars in 'I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning', a gritty Birmingham drama set for December 4 cinema release, already scoring 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Politics
Rossendale Planning Applications: Cafe, Homes, Flood Defenses Proposed
Rossendale Borough Council received planning applications including a cafe with office space, 50 homes, flood management works, and shopfront alterations up to July 24.
Transport
Sport
Health
Summer Road Trips Help Brits Solve Life Problems
New research shows that 62% of Brits find summer road trips helpful for solving life's biggest problems, with 78% feeling more relaxed after a journey.
Keyhole Heart Procedure Transforms 100 Lives in Middlesbrough
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has completed 100 mitral TEER procedures, a keyhole heart surgery that repairs leaking valves, transforming patients' lives with minimal recovery time.
Andy Burnham Restores Winter Fuel Allowance: £300 for Pensioners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reinstates Winter Fuel Allowance for 2026/27. State pensioners living alone get £200 if under 80, £300 if 80 or over, as DWP confirms payments for England and Wales.
Sleep Patches at 78p a Night Win Rave Reviews
Kloris Sleep Time Patches, a plant-based sleep aid with valerian and passionflower, cost 78p per night on subscription and have earned a 4.43-star rating from over 700 reviews.
Lincoln Care Home Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday
Eileen Field, 100, celebrated her centenary at MHA Stones Place in Lincoln with a garden party attended by over 40 guests, including the Mayor.
The Royal Family Quiz: Crowns & Castles
Test your knowledge of the British monarchy, from Buckingham Palace and the Crown Jewels to coronations and royal residences. How regal is your trivia?
