Community
Sunshine Fund raises £8,233.29 for disabled children despite festive burglary
The Sunshine Fund announces £8,233.29 raised over Christmas with Stagecoach, despite a depot burglary. The North East charity also launches its 2026 event calendar, including the Great North Run and a haunted castle tour.
Business
Cheshire Engineering Firm Becomes Employee-Owned with £1.45m HSBC Loan
Wilmslow's Integrated Air Systems transitions to an Employee Ownership Trust with £1.45m HSBC funding, aiming for 15% growth and global expansion. Read the full story.
Culture
Alison Hammond to Host Netflix's Bridgerton Podcast for Season 4
This Morning star Alison Hammond lands new role hosting the official Bridgerton podcast for Netflix. She'll interview the cast, including new leads Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha. The podcast launches on 29th January.
Politics
Birmingham's £171m Oracle IT project hit by major new delay until summer 2026
Birmingham City Council's troubled Oracle IT system faces another major setback, pushing its launch to summer 2026. The project, now four years late, has cost £171m. Read the exclusive details.
Sport
Health
Nick Owen Recovers from Kidney Cancer Surgery
BBC Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen reveals he is recovering at home after surgery for kidney cancer, his second cancer diagnosis in just over two years. The 78-year-old veteran broadcaster praises the NHS.
Cat Burns' Emotional Update After Surgery
Singer and BBC Traitors star Cat Burns shares her relief after breast reduction surgery, marking the start of her 'new life'. Read her heartfelt message.
Body found in water during search for missing teen
Emergency services are at Branston Water Park after a body was found. Police have been searching for missing 18-year-old Dylan from Wolverhampton for several weeks. Stay updated.
Red Warning as Storm Goretti Brings 100mph Winds
The Met Office has issued a maximum red weather warning for parts of the UK, with Storm Goretti's 100mph winds posing a 'danger to life'. Residents told to stay indoors.
Boots' Coffee Eye Cream Brightens Dark Circles for £10.99
Shoppers confirm Boots' Garnier Vitamin C eye cream reduces dark circles and puffiness. The secret? Caffeine. See the reviews for this affordable £10.99 buy.