Community
Birmingham Airport drugs gang jailed over £13.8m cannabis plot
Four gang members jailed after NCA and Border Force seized 460kg of cannabis worth £13.8m at Birmingham Airport, with seven more due to be sentenced in October.
Business
£20,000 savers warned they're missing out on £764 in interest
Savers with £20,000 in an average instant access account earn around £190, but could earn £764, according to Hargreaves Lansdown's Anna Macdonald.
Culture
Mariah Carey Announces Birmingham Christmas Date - How to Get Tickets
Mariah Carey brings Christmastime to Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday November 27, 2026. Tickets go on general sale September 25 at 10am via Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
Politics
Solihull Council 'long way off' bankruptcy, leader insists
Solihull Council's leader says the authority is a 'long way off' bankruptcy despite a £1.4m overspend forecast and warnings of future funding shortfalls.
Sport
Health
Dudley MP: SEND children treated as 'cost pressure'
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar criticises Conservative-run council after family fought 19 months to secure suitable school for autistic child with high academic ability.
Warm Home Discount 2026: £150 Energy Bill Support Details
The Warm Home Discount opens in October 2026, offering £150 off energy bills to around six million eligible households, including all Universal Credit claimants.
Dr Amir Khan's 10-minute lunch break habit that changed his life
NHS doctor Amir Khan reveals how habit stacking and a 10-minute lunchtime walk improved his health and productivity at work.
Birmingham factory fire: Six crews at Hockley blaze
Six fire crews are tackling a factory fire on Factory Road in Hockley, Birmingham. Police have cordoned off the road and residents report smelling burning plastic through closed windows.
Tom Parker's widow Kelsey welcomes baby boy River
Kelsey Parker, widow of The Wanted's Tom Parker, has given birth to a son named River, sharing the news on Instagram after previously losing a stillborn son, Phoenix.
British History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
From the Battle of Hastings to Henry VIII and the Gunpowder Plot, journey through British history. Challenge yourself with these questions on kings, queens and great events.
