Community
Birmingham Chippy Sells £1 Chicken & Chips in 'Nostalgia Prices' TikTok Trend
Hajees Original in Small Heath slashes meal prices to £1 this Sunday, joining a viral TikTok trend offering throwback prices to help the community amid cost of living pressures.
Business
Next's 'Cute Button' Cardigan Sells Out Fast: The £40 Valentine's Must-Have
Shoppers are rushing to buy Next's Heart Button Cardigan for £40. With a 4.7-star rating and 'cute' gold heart buttons, it's the perfect Valentine's outfit addition. Shop now.
Culture
Vampires Rock: Gothic Valentine's Show Returns to Mansfield
Steve Steinman's cult rock musical 'Vampires Rock: Eternal Love' brings gothic romance to Mansfield Palace Theatre this Valentine's Day. Limited tickets remain for the 14 Feb show.
Politics
Starmer Scales Back Mandatory Digital ID Plans After 3M Petition
Plans for mandatory digital ID cards are being scaled back after nearly three million people signed a petition. The scheme, now expected in 2029, will likely be optional initially. Read the full story and share your view.
Sport
Health
5-Minute Daily Exercise Cuts Death Risk by 10%
New research shows just five minutes of daily exercise can boost longevity. Discover five simple, equipment-free moves you can do anywhere to improve your health and live longer.
Child drug and alcohol treatment rises in Dudley
New data reveals a worrying increase in under-18s receiving treatment for substance abuse in Dudley, mirroring a national trend. Experts point to online drug access and school policies as factors.
Birmingham NHS at risk of missing budget target
NHS bosses in Birmingham warn they may not balance their books by March, with a current deficit of £45.9 million. Pay costs are the main driver. Read the latest on the financial recovery efforts.
Mum wins £38k after contaminated chicken causes severe illness
Beverley Patterson, 67, developed 'uncontrollable' diarrhoea and infectious IBS from salmonella in shop-bought chicken. She secured a £38,000 settlement. Read her story.
Joe Wicks' Protein in 15 Cookbook Now Under £9 on Amazon
Health guru Joe Wicks' new 'Protein in 15' cookbook is now just £8.80 on Amazon. Packed with quick, family-friendly recipes, it's a limited-time deal for healthy eating.