Community
Gang of Teen Prisoners Stab Inmate and Climb Roof at Midlands Young Offenders Unit
Seven teenagers at HMPYOI Werrington attacked two inmates and officers, then climbed onto a roof causing £2,000 damage. Their sentences were extended at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
Business
Aston Villa Braced for Arsenal Bid for Ezri Konsa; New Contract Could Block Transfer
Aston Villa are preparing for a summer bid from Arsenal for Ezri Konsa, but a new contract offer could keep the England defender at Villa Park.
Culture
EastEnders Star Ben Hardy Leads New Birmingham Period Drama The Cadburys
Ben Hardy, known for EastEnders, leads new six-part period drama 'The Cadburys' set in 1860s Birmingham, exploring the family behind the iconic chocolate brand. First look images released.
Politics
Teen killers jailed for life after stabbing young dad to death in revenge attack
Lee Williams, 19, was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for murdering Vernard Murray, 26, in a revenge stabbing in Cheetham Hill. Accomplices Riley McDermott and John Harte received sentences for manslaughter.
Transport
Sport
Health
£30 Gadget for Instant Insect Bite Relief
Beauty journalist Sali Hughes recommends the Beurer BR60 Insect Bite Healer as a must-pack travel essential. The £30 device uses heat to reduce itching and swelling from bites.
2026 GP Patient Survey: West Midlands Surgeries Rated
The 2026 GP Patient Survey reveals which West Midlands surgeries are rated best and worst by patients. Naseby Medical Centre and Clifton Medical Centre score low, while Queslett Medical Centre and Dr Kulshrestha Family Practice top the list with 97% appro
Cockroach-Infested Birmingham Restaurant Shut Down
Channi's Indian Restaurant in Birmingham was closed by court order after a cockroach infestation posed an imminent health risk, with live and dead insects found near food.
DWP Mandates Audio Recording for All Benefit Assessments
From June 29, all face-to-face and telephone health assessments for PIP, ESA, Universal Credit, and IIDB are audio recorded as standard to improve transparency, with an opt-out option for claimants.
Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Shows Better Long-Term Outcomes
Focal therapy for prostate cancer offers comparable survival to surgery or radiotherapy with fewer side effects, a decade-long study of 3,477 men finds.
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?
