Community
Fugitive Jailed for Deliberately Driving into Birmingham Crowd
Callum Russell has been sentenced to over four years in prison after deliberately driving into a group outside a Sutton Coldfield venue, seriously injuring an 18-year-old man before fleeing the country.
Business
HMRC Urges Taxpayers to Verify Payment Plan Details and Bank Transactions
HM Revenue & Customs advises individuals to monitor bank accounts for tax payment plan transactions, clarifying that deductions may occur later in the day. The authority outlines steps to set up a payment plan for settling tax bills.
Culture
Win a Tower of Easter Eggs on Heart Breakfast: Full Contest Rules for 2026
Heart Breakfast's Jamie and Davina are offering a chance to win Easter eggs stacked as tall as you are. The contest runs from March 30 to April 2, 2026, with entry via text. Read the complete terms and eligibility details.
Politics
BBC TV Licence Fee to Increase from April 1st, Sparking Political Debate
The BBC TV licence fee will rise by £5.50 for colour and £2 for black and white sets from April 1st, as the government cites inflation and financial stability for the broadcaster, while opposition parties criticize the hike amid cost-of-living pressures.
Transport
Sport
Health
Measles Rash Forces Contraceptive Change, Results in Pregnancy
A West Midlands woman contracted measles despite vaccination, developing a severe rash that required removal of her contraceptive patch, leading to an unplanned pregnancy and the birth of her son.
Family's Heartbreak After Son Dies in Hospital Biopsy Error
A Wolverhampton couple lost their three-year-old son after a trainee doctor accidentally pierced his artery during a routine biopsy at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The hospital trust has admitted liability and issued an apology.
Sleep Spray Review: Kloris vs The White Company for Insomnia
A detailed comparison of two popular sleep sprays - Kloris Soothing Mist and The White Company Sleep Soothing Pillow Mist - testing effectiveness, cost, scent, and packaging for insomnia sufferers.
Thousands Miss £9,724 DWP End-of-Life Benefits
New data shows 34% of terminally ill people fail to claim non-means-tested disability benefits worth up to £9,724 annually under Special Rules for End of Life.
Birmingham A&E Wait Times Rise as Demand Surges
Patients in Birmingham hospitals are facing longer emergency department waits, with performance targets deteriorating and average times increasing significantly during winter pressures.
