Community
West Midlands Pub Lovers Urged to Nominate Local for Best Pub
Pub lovers across the West Midlands are urged to nominate their local for the National Pub of the Year award, with entries closing soon.
Business
Welsh Family Escape Felt a World Away from Brum
A family from Birmingham found a Welsh retreat that felt worlds apart, offering stunning scenery and tranquility, proving a short drive can transport you.
Culture
Bath Fashion Museum secures £7.2m lottery grant for new home
Bath Fashion Museum, closed since 2023, will return to the city centre thanks to a £7.2m National Lottery grant for the New Bond Street old post office conversion.
Politics
Pembroke's new clean grid tech starts spinning to stabilise Britain's power
RWE's synchronous condenser at Pembroke goes live, first of 16 under NESO's Stability Pathfinder, providing clean inertia to cut emissions and save £9bn.
Sport
Health
Birmingham Maternity Unit Shows Real Progress
Birmingham's major maternity unit has made 'real and meaningful progress' according to inspectors, improving safety and care after previous concerns.
Heatwave alert for West Midlands as temps to hit 33C
UKHSA issues yellow heat health alert for West Midlands as Met Office forecasts temperatures up to 33C next week, with risks to vulnerable people.
Family blame delays in cancer death despite coroner findings
Ravinder Lally's family are 'not happy' with delays in treatment before his death from bowel cancer, though the coroner could not determine if delays contributed.
Siemens EQ500 Coffee Machine Review: Worth It?
Our Siemens EQ500 bean-to-cup coffee machine review reveals exceptional espresso quality, intuitive controls, and easy maintenance, making it a top choice for home baristas seeking café-style drinks.
Lush Bath Bot Review: Bluetooth Speaker for Baths
We tested Lush's Bath Bot, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for baths. It pairs via Bluetooth, has decent sound, and floats. But is it worth £39.95? Here's our verdict.
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?
