Community
Widnes Historical Society Secures Funding to Boost Membership and Preserve Local Heritage
A £10,000 community fund donation from Redrow is helping the Widnes Historical Society, founded in 1951, reach new residents. Discover how they're preserving local history and building community connections.
Business
Skoda Kodiaq vRS Review: Can a 262bhp 7-Seater SUV Be Fun?
We test the Skoda Kodiaq vRS, a seven-seat family SUV with a 262bhp Golf GTI engine. Is it the perfect car for the driving enthusiast parent? Read our full review.
Culture
Claudia Winkleman's 'Cheeky' Birmingham Lunch Spot Revealed
BBC Traitors host Claudia Winkleman reveals her go-to lunch spot in Birmingham while filming The Piano. Discover her food choice and why she loves the city's station.
Politics
Major 2026 Road Rules: Congestion Charge Rise, EV Fees, and New Safety Laws
UK drivers must prepare for significant 2026 road law changes, including higher London Congestion Charges, new EV fees, and stricter drink-drive limits. Stay informed to avoid fines.
Sport
Health
Met Office issues 13-hour snow and ice alert for Midlands
The Met Office has issued a 13-hour yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the Midlands this Sunday. Up to 30cm of snow could fall on higher ground, with widespread icy conditions expected. Read the full forecast and affected areas.
Man dies in caravan as Storm Goretti tree falls
A man in his 50s was tragically killed in Helston, Cornwall, after a tree fell on his caravan during Storm Goretti's 99mph winds. Read the latest on the storm's devastating impact.
Man killed as Storm Goretti tree crushes caravan
A man in his 50s was found dead after a tree fell onto his caravan in Cornwall during Storm Goretti. Police confirm the death is not suspicious.
Fresh Snow and Ice Warnings After Storm Goretti
Fresh snow and ice warnings issued for Sunday as tens of thousands remain without power following Storm Goretti. Travel disruption continues across rail networks.
Rare Freezing Rain Warning for Birmingham
Birmingham faces a rare and dangerous freezing rain event early Sunday, January 11, 2026, following a week of snow. The Met Office warns of black ice and disruption.