Ofsted inspectors have rated Solihull Council's children's services as 'good', marking a dramatic recovery from an 'inadequate' judgement in 2022. Council leaders are praised for making children a 'corporate priority'.
Strictly Come Dancing's longest-serving pro, Karen Hauer, shares her powerful reasons for going alcohol-free. Discover her journey of facing feelings 'one breath at a time'. Read her inspiring story.
Kevin Beresford, 73, creates a 2026 calendar celebrating Redditch's 'Karens'. The quirky project aims to challenge stereotypes while honouring the name. Discover the story behind the 'Karendar'.
Kevin Beresford, 73, has compiled a hilarious 2026 calendar featuring Redditch's most formidable 'Karens'. The £12.99 'Karendar' aims to both celebrate and poke fun at the infamous stereotype.
Discover all the key facts about Olympic legend Christopher Dean, from his iconic Bolero performance to his role on Dancing on Ice, his relationship with Karen Barber, and his estimated £6m net worth.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 champion Karen Carney shares a special Christmas thank you to Birmingham City supporters after her glitterball triumph. Read her emotional message.
Former Strictly pro James Jordan claims 2025 winner Karen Carney had prior dance training, challenging the show's 'non-dancer' narrative. Read his explosive GMB interview.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winner Karen Carney reveals her most pressing worry after lifting the Glitterball trophy is a festive chore many will recognise. Discover her plans for life after the show.
Cadbury celebrates Brummie legend Karen Carney's Strictly Come Dancing 2025 win with a hand-crafted chocolate glitterball, displayed at Cadbury World. Discover the sweet tribute.
YouTuber George Clarke finished third in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final. In an emotional statement, he reveals how the show helped him discover self-belief and praises partner Alexis Warr.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 finalist George Clarke announces his BBC Radio 1 debut on Christmas Day, following the dance contest finale. Catch him from 3pm.
Amy Dowden pays a heartfelt tribute to Carlos Gu and Karen Carney after their Strictly Come Dancing 2025 victory, reflecting on Carlos's personal growth. Read the full story.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas pays tribute to champion Karen Carney and partner Carlos Gu after their glittering 2025 final win. Read her full message.
Former Lioness Karen Carney shares heartfelt message to fellow finalists after making history as the first footballer to win Strictly Come Dancing. Read her emotional reaction.
Strictly Come Dancing fans fear pro dancer Jowita Prystal may be leaving the BBC show after she posted about her 'last dance'. The speculation follows Karen Carney's 2025 final win.
Former England footballer Karen Carney OBE has lifted the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 glitterball. Discover the champion's private life, vegan lifestyle, and Birmingham roots.
Former Birmingham City footballer Karen Carney makes history by winning Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Discover her inspiring journey and why Birmingham should honour her. Read more.
Birmingham's Karen Carney lifts the Glitterball trophy in a historic Strictly final, marking the last show for hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Read the full story.
Former footballer Karen Carney is now the bookies' favourite to lift the Glitterball Trophy in Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing final. Get the latest odds and final preview.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Amber Davies posts an emotional tribute to her fellow competitors just 24 hours before the glitterball final. Get the latest odds and final details.
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ola Jordan claims the BBC has 'pushed the narrative' for Karen Carney to win. Get the latest on the betting odds and final night drama.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Karen Carney makes an emotional confession about how the BBC show rebuilt her confidence. Read her heartfelt story ahead of Saturday's grand final.
Lioness Karen Carney is the new favourite to lift the Glitterball trophy in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final this Saturday. Get the latest odds and final details.
Strictly Come Dancing fans fear Karen Carney could be eliminated after landing bottom of the leaderboard with 36 points. Viewers urge public to vote for the former footballer.
Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Carney reveals her lifelong struggle with Scheuermann's disease, a spinal condition that impacted her football career. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.
Strictly pro Dianne Buswell names Karen Carney as her pick to win the Glitterball trophy, citing a 'very strong chance' and a lucky connection to a past champion.
Birmingham's Karen Carney surges to top of Strictly Come Dancing odds after perfect score. Can she and Carlos Gu lift the Glitterball? Read the latest predictions.
Strictly's Karen Carney reveals how online trolling shattered her confidence as a football pundit and how the dance competition helped her find her true self again.
Strictly's Karen Carney receives a perfect 40 and a standing ovation for her Couples Choice dance. Judges say the footballer-turned-pundit could win the Glitterball trophy.
Strictly's Karen Hauer fights back tears recalling Dave Myers, who showed her 'how to be happy'. The Hairy Bikers star died in February 2024 after a cancer battle. Read the emotional tribute.