A powerful opera commemorating the 1934 Gresford colliery disaster, which killed 266 miners, is touring Wales. Featuring a chorus member whose father survived, it aims to ensure the tragedy is never forgotten. Book tickets now.
Award-winning Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral performs with pianist Kasparas Mikužis in Harrogate on January 18. The concert launches the 60th anniversary season of Harrogate International Festivals.
The inaugural Caledonian Sleeper service departs Birmingham International for Inverness on January 15. Travel overnight to Scotland's epic landscapes from £84. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.
Pub giant Wetherspoons is launching its first international venue at Alicante Airport in Spain next month. The move marks the start of a major overseas expansion for the UK chain.
A multi-million pound NHS scheme training international doctors in Birmingham has been shut down after a review found unfair pay and governance failures. Plus, Birmingham was the UK's top moving destination in 2025.
Challenge yourself with this week's Sunday quiz, featuring questions on food and drink, TV and entertainment, and general knowledge. See how many answers you know!
The Met Office has issued an 8-hour yellow warning for ice across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Disruption is expected on Sunday morning as rain and snow hit frozen surfaces.
Six Midlands secondary schools have been ranked among the UK's top 50 in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which grammar and private schools made the prestigious list.
Weather maps predict the deepest snow in the Midlands this Sunday, with Cheadle near Stoke forecast for 3.1cm. A Met Office yellow ice warning is in effect. Get the latest travel updates.
Weather maps predict fresh snow for Birmingham, the Black Country and Staffordshire on Sunday, with temperatures plunging to -3C. Get the latest travel updates and full list of affected areas.
A Met Office yellow warning for snow on Sunday, January 11, could trigger power cuts and mobile network issues across Staffordshire towns. Full list of affected areas inside.
The Met Office and BBC Weather forecast snow for Birmingham on Sunday, January 11, with warnings for Scotland and northern England. Travel disruption is likely.
The Met Office has issued a 13-hour yellow weather warning for snow and ice across 11 UK regions this Sunday. Disruption is expected following Storm Goretti.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow, affecting 51 areas across the UK this Sunday. Disruption to travel and power is likely. Check the full list to see if you're affected.
A second major snow event is forecast to hit Birmingham and the Midlands on Sunday, January 11, with heavy accumulations expected from midday. Get the latest forecast and travel warnings.
A second wave of snow is forecast to hit the UK this Sunday, 11th January, with 72 counties affected. Key Midlands towns including Birmingham and Coventry are in the firing line. Read the full forecast.
Birmingham Airport warns of extended wait times as key Air-Rail Link maintenance reduces service. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time until February 2026.
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended waits as air-rail link runs at 50% capacity for essential maintenance. Plan extra journey time or use walking routes.
Elderly residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have knitted toys and blankets for monkeys at a South African sanctuary. Discover their heartwarming charitable story.
Challenge yourself with this week's Sunday Quiz, featuring questions on food, drink, animals, and nature. Plus, find the answers to last week's general knowledge and cryptic puzzles.
UK PM Keir Starmer reacts to the US capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Read the latest on the military action and its global implications for Taiwan and Ukraine.
The Met Office has expanded its yellow weather warning for snow and ice to include Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Stoke. The alert runs from 3pm Sunday to noon Monday, with up to 8cm possible. Travel disruption is expected.
The Met Office forecasts snow flurries for Birmingham this Sunday evening, with temperatures set to plummet below freezing. Find out the exact timing and how to prepare for the icy conditions.
Shoppers hail Marks & Spencer's new £40 Brushed Mini Wrap Skirt with Wool as the ultimate versatile piece, perfect for dressing up or down. Discover this 'soft and comfy' wardrobe staple.
Cadbury slashes Mini Egg bag weight from 80g to 74g, blaming soaring cocoa costs. Shoppers furious as price remains around £2. Full details and company statement inside.
EDF Energy launches its 'Sunday Saver' challenge, offering customers free electricity on four Sundays. Sign up by 4th January to cut your bills.
Data reveals the first Sunday of the year is the busiest for selling unwanted presents. Get expert tips to declutter and turn your unused items into cash.
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
King Charles III smiled and waved at well-wishers after the Sunday service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, joined by other members of the Royal Family. Read the full story.
Challenge yourself with our Sunday quiz, featuring questions on iconic 1970s events, music, and politics, plus a bonus round on the Swinging Sixties. How many can you get right?