Community
Father Completes Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge for Muscular Dystrophy UK
Rich Clift from Staffordshire walked 100km along the Jurassic Coast for Muscular Dystrophy UK, inspired by his son Max who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Business
Unilever Completes £150m Investment in Port Sunlight Manufacturing Hub
Unilever has completed a £150m investment at its Port Sunlight site, boosting laundry capsule production and opening a new automated distribution centre.
Culture
EastEnders Actor Michael Keating Dies at 79 After 12 Years on Soap
Michael Keating, known for playing Reverend Stevens on EastEnders for 12 years, has died at 79. He also starred in Blake's 7, Doctor Who, and other British TV classics.
Politics
Wolverhampton's 167th Mayor Paul Singh Takes Office
Cllr Paul Singh has been elected as Wolverhampton's 167th mayor for 2026/27, expressing honour and humility. He plans to support local charities and promote sports.
Sport
Health
Man Killed Carer with Brick, Hid Body in Flooded Home
David Walsh, 35, admitted manslaughter of Irene Mbugua, 46, at his Winson Green home. He was sentenced to life with a minimum of 12 years.
Energy Satisfaction Hits Pre-Crisis High: Octopus, OVO, E.ON Lead
Customer satisfaction with energy suppliers has risen to its highest since 2021, with 77% happy. Octopus Energy tops major supplier rankings, while competition heats up.
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Cannock Collision
A motorcyclist in his 20s was taken to hospital after a collision with a car on New Penkridge Road in Cannock. Police seek dashcam and CCTV footage.
Under £200 IPL Gadget: Game-Changer for Hair Removal
Beauty fans are raving about an IPL hair removal device under £200 that promises salon-quality results at home. Discover why it's being called a game-changer.
Wife praises Marie Curie dementia care team in Pontardawe
Avril Nicholson, from Pontardawe, thanks Marie Curie nurses and volunteers for supporting her husband Viv with dementia. The service recently won a highly commended award.
