Community
Two Men in Balaclavas Arrested After Police Foot Chase in Birmingham
Two men wearing balaclavas have been arrested in Acocks Green, Birmingham, after a foot chase by police. They were spotted on a stolen moped linked to other crimes.
Business
Retro Sweet Shop and Eyewear Brand Open New Stores at Gloucester Quays
Gloucester Quays shopping centre welcomes Mr Simms retro sweet shop and Brand Eyewear, expanding its retail offerings. The openings follow recent eatery announcements and a family climbing attraction.
Culture
Mulberry Appoints Christopher Kane as Creative Director for Fashion Revival
Luxury brand Mulberry names Scottish designer Christopher Kane as creative director to lead its women's ready-to-wear relaunch, debuting at London Fashion Week in September.
Politics
DWP Household Support Fund Payments End Tomorrow: Full List of Affected Benefits
Payments for four DWP benefits under the Household Support Fund will cease on March 31, 2026. The government has allocated funding to local authorities for crisis support, with new scheme details pending.
Sport
Health
Supermarkets Recall Sandwich Filler Over Meningitis Risk
Gilbert's Turkey Breast Pastrami sold at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, and Waitrose is urgently recalled due to Listeria contamination that can cause meningitis.
Seventh British Tourist Dies in Cape Verde After Illness
A man in his 50s has died after falling ill at a five-star resort in Cape Verde, becoming the seventh British tourist to die from gastric illness in the country since 2023. Over 1,700 tourists have reported illness.
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.
