Community
Scott Green Appointed Acting Chief of West Midlands Police After Guildford Retires
Scott Green takes over as Acting Chief Constable of West Midlands Police following the immediate retirement of Craig Guildford. Learn about his career and the reasons behind the leadership change.
Business
JD Sports to close Sutton Coldfield store as River Island also exits Gracechurch Centre
JD Sports is closing its Gracechurch Centre store in Sutton Coldfield, citing rent issues, days after River Island's departure. The closures deal a blow to the town centre's retail offering. Read the full story.
Culture
Vampires Rock: Gothic Valentine's Show Returns to Mansfield
Steve Steinman's cult rock musical 'Vampires Rock: Eternal Love' brings gothic romance to Mansfield Palace Theatre this Valentine's Day. Limited tickets remain for the 14 Feb show.
Politics
West Midlands Police Chief Retires Amid AI Report Scandal and 'Media Frenzy'
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford retires immediately following controversy over AI use in a match report and a damning inspectorate finding. Read the full story.
Sport
Health
NHS Manager Jailed for £123k Fraud
A Dudley NHS manager who swindled over £123,000 from the health trust to feed his gambling addiction has been jailed for two and a half years. Read the full story of the fraud.
Met Office Issues Yellow Snow & Ice Warnings for UK
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK this weekend, January 17-18. Arctic air brings sub-zero temperatures and travel disruption. Stay informed.
Norovirus cases surge 47%, public told to stay home
Norovirus cases in England have jumped 47% in early 2026, with the UKHSA warning the public to stay home if ill. Key hygiene advice and vaccination reminders issued.
Universal Credit health payment cut by £47 a week
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions face a £47 weekly cut from April 2026. Learn how the DWP changes create a two-tier system and who is affected.
Boots £11 Spot Cream Sparks 'Wow' Face Transformations
Shoppers are raving about an £11 spot cream from Boots, with dramatic before-and-after results. The Breakout Hack product uses patented medical tech and is now 25% off.