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
Vodafone January Sale: Save £460 on iPhone 16e & Galaxy A17 Deals
Vodafone's January sale offers massive savings on Apple and Samsung phones, with over £460 off the iPhone 16e. Compare deals before the sale ends on January 21. Grab your bargain now!
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
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.
UK snow warning: Up to 20cm forecast for Sunday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the UK this Sunday, with up to 20cm possible on higher ground. Stay updated on the forecast.
Photo flash reveals baby's rare eye cancer diagnosis
A mother spotted a white glow in her baby's eye in a photo, leading to a rare bilateral retinoblastoma diagnosis. Her story highlights crucial cancer awareness signs for parents.