Community
Ex-West Midlands PC Charged Over Criminal Data Access & Drug Offences
A former West Midlands Police constable, Kayleigh Moye, 28, faces court over alleged intimate links with criminals and drug supply. Read the full details.
Business
Exact Date Millions Get £975 Pay Rise After Rachel Reeves Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget confirms a National Minimum Wage rise. Find out the exact date and how much you'll get based on your age.
Culture
Love Island All Stars Launch Delayed: ITV Issues Update on South Africa Wildfires
ITV confirms the Love Island All Stars launch is postponed after production team evacuation in South Africa. Bosses say everyone is safe but no new date is set. #LoveIsland
Politics
MP and 131 Residents Object to 'Out of Character' Streetly Extension Plan
Walsall Council's planning committee will decide on a controversial two-storey extension in Streetly after objections from MP Wendy Morton and over 130 locals. Read the latest.
Transport
Sport
Health
UK Flood Alert: 26 Areas Told to Prepare Emergency Kit
The Met Office warns heavy rain could cause surface water flooding in 26 UK regions. Households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with torches, batteries, and power packs before Thursday.
Midlands Flood Alert: Yellow Warning for Heavy Rain
The Met Office warns of flooding risk across Herefordshire and Worcestershire from Thursday, January 15. Check your flood risk and prepare an emergency kit now.
Baby's Collapsed Lung Missed 15 Times by Doctors
A Staffordshire baby, Isla-Rae Burton, needs major surgery after doctors dismissed her symptoms 15 times. Her parents are now providing round-the-clock care. Read the full story.
26cm Snow Blizzard to Hit 11 English Counties This Week
A major snow blast is forecast to sweep across the UK on January 15-16, with up to 26cm predicted for Scotland and 11 English counties on alert. Get the latest weather maps and travel warnings.
Universal Credit payments to be 'significantly reduced' for many
Major DWP reforms will see the Universal Credit health element cut and frozen from April 2026, significantly reducing monthly awards for many claimants. Find out who is affected and the key deadline for action.