Community
Police Release CCTV Image After Birmingham Shop Theft on Stratford Road
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal following a theft from a store on Stratford Road in Birmingham. Authorities are seeking to identify a man captured on camera around 6.45pm on February 10.
Business
Balearic Islands Demand Tourism Limits Amid Rising Overtourism Anger
Residents of Majorca, Menorca, and Ibiza are pushing for rental caps and tourist restrictions as overtourism concerns intensify across the Balearic Islands.
Culture
Birmingham Pride Slashes Ticket Prices to Boost Accessibility Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Birmingham Pride reduces weekend ticket prices to £46.87 for 2026, down from £73.70 in 2025, aiming to make the event more accessible during the cost of living crisis. The festival faces financial pressures but plans a free event by 2027.
Politics
Bank Holiday Dates Confirmed for 2026-2028 with Three Substitute Days Added
The government has officially confirmed all bank holiday dates for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland through the end of 2028, including three substitute days to replace weekend holidays.
Transport
Sport
Health
Keskine IPL Handset: Affordable Hair Removal Under £200
The Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset offers a budget-friendly alternative to salon treatments, promising up to 98% hair reduction at home for a one-time investment of £199.
Coseley Factory Fire: Six Fire Crews Battle Blaze
A major fire has erupted at a factory on Anchor Road in Coseley, with six fire crews dispatched to the scene. West Midlands Fire Service has issued an 'avoid the area' warning to the public as emergency services work to contain the incident.
Eamonn Holmes' Stroke: Found Unconscious, Family Concern
Former This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes was discovered slumped at home after a stroke. GB News confirmed his condition, with girlfriend Katie Alexander praying and estranged wife Ruth Langsford concerned.
Heartburn Symptoms Led to Oesophageal Cancer Diagnosis
John Wardman, 60, dismissed persistent acid reflux for years before chest pains and night-time choking led to an urgent diagnosis of oesophageal cancer, the UK's fourth biggest cancer killer in men.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026/27: £100 Boost for Pre-1946 Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the Winter Fuel Payment rates and dates for 2026/27, including a £100 addition for state pensioners born before 1946, with varying amounts based on birth dates and living situations.
