Community
West Midlands Police Charge Just 1% in Revenge Porn Cases
Shocking data reveals West Midlands Police charged only six suspects out of 531 revenge porn reports in six months. Georgia Harrison's case highlights the ongoing struggle against intimate image abuse.
Business
McBride Warns Iran War Driving Price Hikes and Supply Chain Disruptions
Household goods manufacturer McBride announces temporary price increases due to escalating costs from the Iran conflict, warning of emerging supply shortages and higher expenses for chemical and packaging suppliers.
Culture
XO, Kitty Season 4: Release Date, Cast, Spoilers, and Netflix Updates
Everything we know about XO, Kitty season 4 on Netflix, including potential release date, returning cast members, plot spoilers, and renewal status for the Jenny Han series.
Politics
Tributes Flow for Eamonn Boylan, Former GMCA and Stockport Chief Executive
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Eamonn Boylan, the influential former chief executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Stockport Council, who has died aged 66 after a 42-year career in public service.
Transport
Sport
Health
Stockport NHS Trust Warns of Six-Day Junior Doctors' Strike
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust alerts the public to a six-day industrial action by junior doctors in early April 2026, urging use of alternative services and assuring emergency care will be protected.
UK Faces Critical Shortage of Four Essential Medicines
Experts warn that four common medications, including cancer treatments, could run out in days or weeks due to supply chain pressures exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.
Storm Dave Easter Weather Warning for Strong Winds and Travel
A 14-hour weather warning has been issued for strong winds and potential travel disruption over the Easter weekend due to Storm Dave, though the West Midlands, Birmingham, and Shropshire are expected to escape the worst.
UK Storm Alert: Get Batteries and Torches by Saturday 6pm
The Met Office warns of 90mph winds this Easter weekend, urging households to prepare for power cuts by gathering essential items like torches and batteries before 6pm on Saturday.
Firefighters Secure Electric Cinema's Unstable Sign on Station Street
West Midlands Fire Service temporarily closed Station Street in Birmingham to remove a precarious sign from the 116-year-old Electric Cinema, which has been shut since 2024 and is showing signs of decay.
