Community
Helicopter Scrambled Over Kings Heath After Escaped Prisoner Manhunt
An 18-year-old escaped prisoner was recaptured in a camper van at Dawberry Fields Park after fleeing a police van in Kings Heath, with help from a police helicopter.
Business
Morrisons Confirms New £13 Pay Rise for Staff from July 20
Morrisons will increase staff pay to £13 per hour from July 20, 2026, following a pay deal backed by USDAW with a 91.87% vote in favour, benefiting thousands of employees.
Culture
McFly Bring Nostalgic Fun-Filled End to Forest Live Concert Series
McFly delivered a nostalgic and fun-filled performance to close Forest Live 2024 in Birmingham, thrilling fans with hits like 'Obviously' and 'All About You'.
Politics
Shropshire Woman Denies Hamas Support Charges in Birmingham Court
Sarah Wilkinson, 63, denied seven counter-terrorism charges at Birmingham Crown Court, including encouragement of terrorism and supporting Hamas. Trial set for January 2027.
Sport
Health
Tampax Partners with Reading Festival 2026
Tampax has been announced as the official period product partner of Reading Festival 2026, providing free menstrual products across the site to improve accessibility and inclusivity for festivalgoers.
£5k donation upgrades canal boat Harmony for disabled
A £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Midlands will fund accessibility adaptations on the Peter Le Marchant Trust's new canal boat Harmony, ensuring inclusive waterways experiences for disabled and vulnerable people.
Sheffield Man's Organ Donation Saves Three Lives
Eashan Madan, 27, from Sheffield, saved three lives through organ donation after his death. His kidneys and liver were transplanted, and his pancreas donated for research. His family shares his story to encourage donation.
Doncaster comedian raises £8,500 for prostate unit
Gary Dunnicliff, known as Gary Marshall, raised £8,500 for Doncaster Royal Infirmary's Urology Department after his own prostate cancer diagnosis in 2024.
Six in 10 Over-65s Fear Flu from A&E Visits
A new survey reveals 60% of over-65s fear catching flu during A&E visits, leading to delayed care and increased health risks.
British History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
From the Battle of Hastings to Henry VIII and the Gunpowder Plot, journey through British history. Challenge yourself with these questions on kings, queens and great events.
