Community
75-Year-Old Midlands Woman Homeless After No-Fault Eviction From 12-Year Home
Sue Locking, 75, faces homelessness after receiving a Section 21 eviction notice from her Nottingham home of 12 years, just months before such notices are banned under new legislation.
Business
Nationwide Clarifies Payment Timelines After Customer Query Over Missing Funds
Nationwide has detailed its payment processing times after a customer reported missing funds. The building society advises that Faster Payments typically arrive within two hours.
Culture
Simon Cowell Misses BGT Birmingham Auditions Due to Illness, Stacey Solomon Steps In
Simon Cowell was absent from Britain's Got Talent auditions in Birmingham after falling ill, with Stacey Solomon replacing him as a judge at short notice.
Politics
Birmingham Council IT System Fix Delayed, Sparking 'Lack of Respect' Accusations
Birmingham City Council faces criticism as the reimplementation of its troubled Oracle finance system is delayed until July 2026, with costs projected at £144 million amid ongoing political tensions.
Sport
Health
TOWIE Star Diagnosed with Meningitis and Encephalitis
Jordan Brook from The Only Way is Essex has been hospitalized for weeks with viral meningitis and encephalitis, a life-threatening brain inflammation.
Great Barr Pharmacist Sees Meningitis Vaccine Demand Rise
A Great Barr pharmacist has noted a significant increase in parents seeking Meningitis B vaccines following the Kent outbreak, with 34 confirmed cases nationwide.
Driver Freed from Overturned Car in Oldbury Crash
Emergency services responded to a late-night collision on New Henry Street in Oldbury, where a car overturned after hitting a parked vehicle. One person was freed by firefighters and taken to hospital.
Hospital Staff Climb Peaks for Respiratory Care Funding
Healthcare workers from Prince Philip Hospital are undertaking climbing and running challenges to raise funds for asthma and COPD services, aiming to improve patient care and education across West Wales.
Yellow Bloom Community Launches First Support Meetup in St Mellons
The Yellow Bloom Community has secured a venue for its inaugural local meetup, offering a safe space for women with endometriosis, chronic illness, or mental health challenges to connect and support each other.
