Community
Historic Brentwood Church Gets 21st Century Revival by Immanuel Church
The 300-year-old former United Reform Church on Coptfold Road is being restored by Immanuel Church Brentwood. The listed building will reopen as a community hub in late spring.
Business
Wetherspoons Shuts 'Most Controversial' Motorway Pub After 12 Years
The Hope & Champion at Beaconsfield Services, dubbed the UK's most controversial pub due to its M40 location, has permanently closed. Read the full story on the closure and the road safety debate it sparked.
Culture
Love Island All Stars Launch Delayed: ITV Issues Update on South Africa Wildfires
ITV confirms the Love Island All Stars launch is postponed after production team evacuation in South Africa. Bosses say everyone is safe but no new date is set. #LoveIsland
Politics
MP and 131 Residents Object to 'Out of Character' Streetly Extension Plan
Walsall Council's planning committee will decide on a controversial two-storey extension in Streetly after objections from MP Wendy Morton and over 130 locals. Read the latest.
Sport
Health
£200 Cost of Living Payments for Disability Benefits
Portsmouth Council offers £150-£200 payments to low-income households struggling with bills. Check eligibility for DWP Household Support Fund before the January 2026 deadline.
UK Flood Alert: 26 Areas Told to Prepare Emergency Kit
The Met Office warns heavy rain could cause surface water flooding in 26 UK regions. Households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with torches, batteries, and power packs before Thursday.
Midlands Flood Alert: Yellow Warning for Heavy Rain
The Met Office warns of flooding risk across Herefordshire and Worcestershire from Thursday, January 15. Check your flood risk and prepare an emergency kit now.
Baby's Collapsed Lung Missed 15 Times by Doctors
A Staffordshire baby, Isla-Rae Burton, needs major surgery after doctors dismissed her symptoms 15 times. Her parents are now providing round-the-clock care. Read the full story.
26cm Snow Blizzard to Hit 11 English Counties This Week
A major snow blast is forecast to sweep across the UK on January 15-16, with up to 26cm predicted for Scotland and 11 English counties on alert. Get the latest weather maps and travel warnings.