Lidl Wolverhampton store granted alcohol licence
A new Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton has been granted a licence to sell alcohol after public health officials withdrew their objection over super-strength sales. The store will create 40 jobs.
A new Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton has been granted a licence to sell alcohol after public health officials withdrew their objection over super-strength sales. The store will create 40 jobs.
Walsall Council confirms the state-of-the-art Household Waste Recycling Centre in Aldridge opens February 2. The 'biggest in Europe' facility features 38 skips and a reuse shop. Learn more.
Walsall Council's first 2026 meeting will tackle seven key issues, including costs for a dormant 'super tip', school walking distances, and housing targets. Read the full agenda.
British Gas advises keeping your oven door open after cooking to heat your home. Essential safety tips for the UK's deep freeze, with amber and yellow weather warnings in place.
A brutal 'super flu' is sweeping the UK, with doctors warning that vomiting yellow bile is a key symptom. The NHS fears a severe season as the strain evades the vaccine.
A schoolgirl was pronounced dead at her Somerset home in December. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder. Read the latest from the inquest opening and family tributes.
Young swimmers from across the region delivered stunning performances at the Preston Super Sprints, securing a huge medal tally and setting numerous personal bests. Discover the local champions.
Two men were arrested in Small Heath, Birmingham, after police found a knife, knuckle duster, drugs and cash. The discovery followed a public tip-off about suspicious behaviour on Grove Cottage Road.
Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert team shares expert advice on how to qualify for Nationwide's potential £100 customer bonus in 2026. Learn the key criteria to meet.
Birmingham City Council has released the 2026 schedule for its free mobile household waste service. Find out where and when the tip lorries will be in your area this week.
A neuroscientist reveals adding collagen peptides to your morning coffee can help combat wrinkles and skin ageing. Discover the simple steps for your daily brew.
A double-decker bus crashed into a stop in Perry Barr amid treacherous icy conditions. No injuries reported as gritters are deployed across the city.
A 997 bus collided with a bus stop outside One Stop Shopping Centre in Birmingham after hitting black ice. No one was injured, but the incident highlights widespread travel chaos.
NatWest promotes a simple 1p daily savings challenge, endorsed by Martin Lewis, that can grow to £667.95 in a year. Learn how small daily steps can build a significant nest egg.
Birmingham City Council apologises for long waits at Castle Bromwich tip and advises using alternative sites. Residents also report missed bin collections.
Meet PCSO Andy Pope, the West Midlands 'super recogniser' who has identified 3,000 wanted suspects. Discover how his unique talent makes Birmingham's streets safer.
Discover why Weston-super-Mare remains a favourite festive beach destination for Birmingham families. Explore donkey rides, the Sky Wheel, and the Grand Pier, all within a two-hour drive.
West Midlands Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing after a raid in Aldridge uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, vapes, and cash. Read the full details.
An NHS doctor warns of a severe 'super flu' wave hitting the UK. Learn the eight key symptoms, who is most at risk, and crucial advice to protect yourself and the NHS this winter.
A mother shares her harrowing experience with the severe 'super flu', detailing five debilitating symptoms. The NHS reports an 'unprecedented flu wave' with record hospitalisations. Learn the symptoms and NHS advice.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm a single stab wound was the cause.
A murder investigation is underway after a nine-year-old girl was found dead at a property in Weston-super-Mare. A man is in custody as police appeal for privacy.
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after nine-year-old Aria was found stabbed at a house in Weston-super-Mare. The community is in shock.
A nine-year-old girl has been found dead at a property in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
Sheree Aldridge, 37, describes the moment her baby son was thrown from his pram when a driver ploughed into Liverpool FC crowds. Read her emotional story and the 21-year sentence.
A suspected car thief was tasered and arrested following a police pursuit through Walsall in the early hours of Saturday, December 6. Read the full details of the dramatic incident.
An 18-year-old was fatally struck on the M5 moments after a police officer discharged a Taser. The IOPC is investigating the tragic incident near Weston-super-Mare.
British Gas launches a new fixed energy tariff for Women's Super League fans, guaranteed cheaper than the January Price Cap. Find out how to sign up and save.
British Gas partners with Women's Super League Football to launch a members-only fixed tariff, cheaper than the January price cap. Save on bills and support women's football.