Community
Police Renew Hunt for Boy's Killer 45 Years After Disappearance
On the 45th anniversary of eight-year-old Vishal Mehrotra's disappearance, police and Crimestoppers offer £20,000 reward for information leading to his killer.
Business
Lenzing confirms Grimsby lyocell plant closure by 2027, 215 jobs at risk
Lenzing Group plans to cease production at its Grimsby lyocell plant by end of 2027, putting 215 jobs at risk as part of a global restructure to focus on nonwovens.
Culture
Birmingham Lioness Hannah Hampton Honored with Honorary Doctorate
Birmingham-born England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who overcame strabismus to win Euro 2025, receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Wolverhampton.
Politics
Birmingham Draft Local Plan Unveils Cultural Quarter Vision for Station Street
Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan reveals a vision for a Central Cultural Quarter, transforming Station Street into a vibrant destination with enhanced public realm and protection of historic venues like The Crown and Electric Cinema.
Sport
Health
Liz Earle Superskin Night Cream Amazon Choice Deal
Liz Earle's Superskin Night Cream, an Amazon Choice product, is now available at a 20% discount, offering an affordable luxury for nourishing nighttime skincare.
Baby Left Blind After Father's Drink and Drug Rage
A father who regained custody of his seven-month-old son just weeks earlier shook the baby so violently he caused blindness and brain damage, comparable to injuries from a high-speed car crash.
Woman Hospitalised After Moor Street Station Incident
A woman is in hospital in stable condition after being found on tracks at Birmingham Moor Street station. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not suspicious.
Burnham confirms £12,547 state pension tax rule
Labour confirms over-65s solely on state pension won't pay income tax. Full state pension at £12,547 is below the £12,570 threshold, protecting poorest retirees.
Kings Norton crash: boy critical, man in custody
A nine-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a two-car collision in Kings Norton; a 32-year-old man is in police custody, while a woman arrested has been released.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Yourself
A mixed bag of brain-teasers covering science, literature, maths and famous Britons. From Shakespeare to Brunel, see how many of these general knowledge questions you can crack.
