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
UK Petrol Stations Close Pumps Amid Customer Abuse and Profiteering Claims
Independent petrol stations across the UK are closing forecourts as staff face abuse and accusations of profiteering during rising wholesale fuel prices.
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
Solihull Councillors Set for £472 Pay Rise as Independent Panel Recommends Increase
An independent remuneration panel has recommended increasing the basic allowance for Solihull councillors by £472 to £13,285, citing concerns about recruitment and financial impact on members.
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.
