Community
Birmingham Trio Arrested Over Alleged Bomb Hoax Threats to Cardiff Schools
Two adults and a child from Birmingham have been arrested on suspicion of making bomb hoax threats that forced two Cardiff secondary schools to close for two days in March 2026.
Business
Antler's 'Gorgeous' Overnight Bag Now Just £100 with Easter Discount Code
Antler's Urban Light Overnight Bag, normally £125, is reduced to £100 using code SPRING20. The lightweight, recycled bag comes in four colours and is perfect for short trips.
Culture
13 West Midlands Towns Compete for UK's First Town of Culture Crown
Thirteen towns across the West Midlands are in the running to become the UK's inaugural Town of Culture, with a £3 million prize at stake. The Telegraph has highlighted their bids, evaluating community impact and cultural vision.
Politics
Major Essex Governance Overhaul: New Unitary Authorities and NHS Recovery Plan
Essex faces a historic restructuring of local government with five new unitary authorities replacing the current two-tier system, alongside the Mid & South Essex NHS Trust entering a national recovery programme to address performance challenges.
Transport
Sport
Health
Care Home Staff Sleep Outdoors to Aid Homeless Veterans
Staff from Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn-by-the-Sea slept outside in a fundraising event for homeless armed forces veterans, raising £600 for vital support services.
Check Sunscreen Expiry Symbol Before Summer Use
Experts warn Brits not to ignore the Period After Opening symbol on sunscreen bottles, as using expired products can reduce protection against harmful UV rays.
New 'Cicada' COVID Variant BA.3.2 Arrives in UK
Health officials are tracking the BA.3.2 'cicada' COVID-19 variant, detected in international travelers and likely circulating at low levels in the UK. The variant, first found in South Africa, has spread to 23 countries.
Clinical Trial Saves Baby from Cancer, Now She Runs Marathons
Elizabeth Rees-Gilbert was given a bleak prognosis at four months old but a groundbreaking clinical trial at Birmingham Children's Hospital changed her fate. Now in her thirties, she's running half marathons.
Birmingham A&E Waiting Times Soar to Over 6.5 Hours
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports A&E waiting times increased to 407 minutes in January, with performance targets missed as winter demand pressures emergency departments.
