Community
Man dies after being hit by a lorry in Wombourne, West Midlands
A pedestrian was struck by a lorry on the B4176 Bridgnorth Road in Wombourne on Monday morning. Despite emergency services' efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Business
Telford Firms Administrators Confirm 98 Redundancies in Major Job Losses
Administrators for two Telford-based companies have confirmed that 98 employees have been made redundant following the firms' collapse into administration.
Culture
New Dining and Events Space The Canopy Opens in Worcester's West Malvern
The Canopy, a new dining and events space at Boundless Outdoors in West Malvern, officially opened on June 27, 2026, replacing a 110-year-old dining room and available for community hire.
Politics
Andy Burnham Promises Immediate Cost of Living Payments as PM
Andy Burnham has promised immediate cost of living payments if he becomes Prime Minister, aiming to provide 'breathing space' for struggling families.
Sport
Health
£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.
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice Rose Garden Refurbished
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice's rose garden has been beautifully refurbished thanks to a generous donation from former trustee Margaret Moore OBE, creating a peaceful space for patients, families, and staff.
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.
