Community
Octopus Energy Launches 'Groundbreaking' Smart Tariff, Cutting Social Housing Bills by £200
Octopus Energy launches Britain's first smart energy tariff for social housing, saving tenants up to £200 annually with solar panels and battery storage. See how it works.
Business
Matalan's Festive Surge: 38% EBITDA Jump as New CEO Prepares to Take Helm
Matalan reports a 38% rise in Q3 EBITDA to £27m, gaining market share in womenswear and menswear. New CEO Henrik Nordvall joins next month to drive growth. Read the full update.
Culture
Exclusive Backstage Photos: Birmingham Hippodrome's Robin Hood Panto Secrets
Go behind the curtain at Birmingham Hippodrome's spectacular Robin Hood pantomime. See exclusive photos of Gok Wan, Christopher Biggins, and the all-star cast. Book tickets now!
Politics
Blaengarw Residents Shape Future of Parc Calon Lân in Community Survey
Blaengarw residents are urged to join a community survey shaping Parc Calon Lân's future, including pump track upgrades and new activity hubs. Have your say until mid-February.
Sport
Health
DWP stops paying two benefits after Scotland transfer
The DWP confirms it will stop paying Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance for pensioners in Scotland. Claimants who move from England or Wales must act now.
Dad killed by police car on 999 call, inquest hears
Roger Bagnall, 40, died after being hit by a police car on Yardley Road. The inquest examines if the response was within policy. A devoted father is mourned.
Met Office warns of 33-inch snow and 12-hour power cuts
The Met Office warns of a major 'snow bomb' and 12-hour power cuts across 18 areas. Plus, a new GP rule, a Birmingham supermarket fined, and a council road rage row.
Full List of 178 PIP-Qualifying Medical Conditions
The DWP has released the full list of 178 health conditions that could qualify you for a weekly PIP payment of up to £187.45. See if you're eligible.
Emergency at Edgbaston Reservoir: Man in 20s Hospitalised
A man in his 20s was rescued from Edgbaston Reservoir and given advanced life support. Emergency services responded to the incident near Icknield Port Road. Read the latest updates.