A five-year-old from Milton Keynes celebrated her birthday with a lavish £19,000 party featuring a Cinderella-style horse-drawn carriage. Discover the incredible details and costs behind Britain's most indulged child's celebration.
A Staffordshire nightclub bouncer knocked a man unconscious during a works Christmas party. Jordan Shay received a suspended sentence for the vicious assault. Read the full court details.
Shoppers are raving about Next's new printed tie waist shirt dress, calling it 'beautiful' and 'perfect for parties'. Priced at just £39, it comes in three colours and sizes 4-26.
Dudley Council battled a £42m financial crisis, political defections, and protests over asylum seeker housing in a tumultuous 2025. Explore the key events shaping the borough's future.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Snag the perfect New Year's Eve outfit without overspending. River Island's chic high-neck mesh midi dress is now just £16.75 – a stunning £25 saving on the original price.
Shoppers praise Next's £38 sequin dress for its flattering fit and festive sparkle, ideal for New Year's Eve. Discover the top-rated partywear options from Next and M&S for 2026.
Major rail engineering works will close London Liverpool Street and disrupt Waterloo over Christmas. With 472,000 battery failures predicted, drivers are urged to check cars for festive travel.
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
Alfred Works, a massive 17,500 sq ft food hall, is coming to Digbeth's Custard Factory in 2026. Discover the first three vendors bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and Eritrean cuisine to Birmingham.
Sydney's iconic Coogee Beach was left strewn with 20 tonnes of waste after a massive backpacker Christmas party, sparking local outrage and a major council clean-up operation.
Discover Next's Champagne Gold Metallic Super Wide Trousers, the £42 high-fashion alternative to a dress for New Year's Eve. Shoppers are raving and buying all three colours. Find out why.
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will host a boozy lunch for close friends to mark their Strictly Come Dancing exit after 21 years. Read about their emotional final show and the Queen's tribute.
The DWP is rolling out home visits to help vulnerable people with benefit claims. Find out who is eligible and how the new support scheme works.
Liverpool's Protein Works has grown from a spare room startup to a £55m global business with 2.5 million customers. Discover how they cracked the protein market.
Shoppers praise Amazon's £12.99 New Year's Eve decoration set with 51 items for a classy party. Includes garlands, foil balloons & photo props. Get ready for 2026!
Freestyle footballer Jay Rosa entertained young West Bromwich Albion fans at the Junior Baggies Christmas party, blending incredible skills with a vital mental health message. Read about the festive fun.
Severn Trent reveals the grim reality of what gets flushed in Birmingham, causing 30,000 blockages a year. See the shocking items and learn the 'three Ps' rule to help.
Marks & Spencer's popular metallic draped mini dress, designed by Casey Dillon, is back in stock for £50. Shoppers praise its glamorous fit for Christmas parties. Get it before it sells out again.
New junk food ad rules force Tesco, M&S, Asda & Waitrose to alter Christmas campaigns. Discover how brands are adapting ahead of the 5 Jan crackdown.
England introduces a major animal welfare law, banning the shooting of brown hares for most of the year to protect them during breeding season. Read the full details.
Telford & Wrekin Council has refused plans for four affordable bungalows on a former Veolia depot after strong opposition from 19 local households. Read the full story.
The first three food vendors for the huge new Alfred Works food hall in Digbeth have been confirmed. All are making their Birmingham debut, bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and East African flavours to the city in 2026.
The popular M&S Velvet Mini Skater Dress, priced at just £26, is back in stock for the festive season. Shoppers have been refreshing pages for weeks to secure this versatile party piece.
Labour is urged to overhaul inheritance rules to protect unmarried couples. Experts warn current laws fail modern families. Could this be the biggest change in 50 years?
Shoppers hail Next's £35 Sparkle Ruched Column Midi Dress as 'perfect' for festive nights out. Discover the affordable, show-stopping look in bronze or brown.
Discover Next's 'beautiful' velvet sequin jacket, hailed as the perfect party outfit addition. Priced at £55, it's available in sizes 6-26. Find alternatives from Tesco and New Look.
Birmingham's Digbeth is undergoing a huge transformation with a major venue expansion, a 17,500 sq ft food hall, and a historic pub revival. Discover all the new openings shaping the Creative Quarter.
Discover five brilliant family party games perfect for Christmas gatherings. From Articulate to Exploding Kittens, find fast-paced fun with huge discounts on Amazon and eBay.