Community
Purely Evil Redditch Killer Chris Hemming Jailed for Life for Ex-Partner Murder
Chris Hemming has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years and 117 days for the murder of his ex-partner Cheryl McKenna in Redditch, after making a chilling 999 confession.
Business
Tesco Launches £60 Spend Fuel Discount at Over 500 Petrol Stations
Tesco launches fuel discount: spend £60 in-store, get 8p off per litre at over 500 stations. Offer valid until August 16. Help for families as fuel prices surge.
Culture
Natalie Portman Shares Rare Baby Bump Photo, Grateful for 'Miracle' Third Pregnancy
Natalie Portman posts first baby bump photo on Instagram, expressing gratitude for her third pregnancy. The Oscar winner is expecting her first child with partner Tanguy Destable.
Politics
Stand Up To Racism to Protest Reform UK Conference in Birmingham Over Farage's Far Right Links
Stand Up To Racism will stage a major counter-protest outside Reform UK's party conference at the NEC in Birmingham, opposing the platform given to French National Rally leader Jordan Bardella.
Sport
Health
Fire on Cannock Chase: Major Incident Response
Firefighters battle a large blaze on Cannock Chase. The public is urged to avoid the area due to smoke. No casualties reported as crews work to contain the wildfire.
Boy, 9, Critical After Kings Norton Crash; Man Charged
A nine-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a two-car crash in Kings Norton. A man has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Missing 5-Year-Old Dies After Water Rescue
A five-year-old child has tragically died after being found in water in Birmingham following a missing person report. Emergency services conducted a search and discovered the child who was later pronounced dead.
Dianne Buswell Opens Up on C-Section Recovery and Baby Name
Dianne Buswell reveals the painful recovery from a c-section after welcoming son Bowden last March, and explains the special meaning behind his name.
Mouse-infested Subway branch shut down
A Subway restaurant in a West Midlands pedestrian subway has been closed after environmental health inspectors found a severe mouse infestation, with droppings and nesting material across the premises.
UK Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Rivers, mountains, capitals and landmarks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Test your knowledge of UK geography from Land's End to Ben Nevis.
