Community
Birmingham joins national grooming gangs inquiry as council vows justice
Birmingham City Council leader Roger Harmer pledges support for the national Grooming Gangs Inquiry, promising to follow evidence, republish historic reports, and ensure perpetrators face justice.
Business
Princess Kate's £1k Max Mara blazer look for under £50 at Roman
Princess Kate's £1,170 Max Mara houndstooth blazer has a £45 ASOS lookalike and a £48.75 Roman twin with code AFRPLC25Q226.
Culture
Birmingham Forward Film Festival opens with Shane Meadows appearance
Birmingham Forward Film & Television Festival opens today with a four-day programme, headlined by Shane Meadows' sold-out appearance on Saturday.
Politics
John Healey urged to boost energy bill support in Autumn Budget as costs rise
MPs and cabinet members push John Healey for fresh energy support in the Autumn Budget as Ofgem price cap rises to £1,723 and forecasts show £1,999 by January.
Sport
Health
Harry Moseley's legacy continues 15 years after death
Georgie Moseley donates £45,000 to Aston University for brain tumour research on the 15th anniversary of her son Harry's death, who raised £500,000 for charity.
43,000 dormant NS&I ISAs hold £217m for pre-2011 savers
Nearly 43,000 dormant NS&I ISAs from before 2011 hold over £217m. Savers may miss interest; experts urge action.
NHS pharmacist opens aesthetics studio in Stourbridge
Amanda Hotston, an NHS pharmacist, has launched Harmony Aesthetic Studio on Norton Road in Stourbridge, offering dermal fillers, lip augmentation and botox.
NHS confirms shingles vaccine rule for ages 65 to 80
NHS confirms free double shingles vaccine for adults aged 65-80. Eligibility starts at 65 if you turned 65 on or after September 1, 2023.
DWP Attendance Allowance: 7 conditions qualify for £76.70 a week
Attendance Allowance pays up to £114.60 weekly. Seven conditions, including arthritis and dementia, top the claimant list. No means test applies.
UK Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Rivers, mountains, capitals and landmarks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Test your knowledge of UK geography from Land's End to Ben Nevis.