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
Huge New Wedding Dress Shop Opens in Birmingham with Free Gifts for Brides
wed2b, the UK's largest bridal retailer, opens its new Birmingham Central store on January 14. Brides can get free goodie bags and win a free dress.
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
Reform UK's Staffordshire Council Proposes 3.99% Tax Rise, Vows 'No Sacred Cows'
Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK, proposes a 3.99% council tax rise for 2026/27, below the 4.99% cap. Plan includes £21.5m savings and £5.5m investment in children's services.
Sport
Health
Boots' £8 Cream Made From Breakfast Food, Doctors Recommend
Boots sells an Aveeno body cream made from Greek yoghurt and oatmeal for £8.49. Dermatologists recommend it for 48-hour dry skin relief. Shoppers praise its fast absorption.
Amazon's £10 whitening strips shoppers swear by
Shoppers are raving about a £9.99 teeth whitening kit on Amazon that promises a brighter smile in under an hour. See the results and how it compares to high-street brands.
From grief and addiction to helping others heal in Birmingham
Birmingham mum Lucy Cole lost both parents in a month, battled addiction, and now helps others heal as a grief recovery specialist. Discover her inspiring journey.
Boots' Omega-3 Supplement Praised for Health Benefits
Boots shoppers hail Seven Seas Omega-3 Fish Oil as 'outstanding', reporting lower eye pressure and reduced joint pain. Discover the 'great price' wellness product making waves.
Breast surgery nightmare leaves woman with mismatched breasts
Lisa Hart, 45, paid £15,500 for a breast reduction in Glasgow but was left septic and with a B and C cup. She warns others to 'love yourself' and be careful with cosmetic procedures.