A mother and daughter from Penarth completed a 365-day outdoor challenge, swapping screens for nature. Discover how daily adventures improved mental health and sparked a lifelong love for the natural world.
A UK building society reveals a clever savings hack starting with just 5p. By increasing your daily savings by 5p, you could accumulate nearly £3,400 in a year. Discover the easy step-by-step method and other effective saving challenges.
NatWest urges UK households to save £780 in 2026 with a monthly savings challenge. Martin Lewis' team also offers a 1p-a-day plan to save nearly £668. Start your financial year right.
We tested the OpenRock S2 open-ear headphones against Apple AirPods. Priced under £80, they offer secure fit for workouts but compromise on premium sound. See the full review.
Amazon's Gritin Resistance Bands, reduced to £7.58, are hailed as perfect for home fitness. With five strength levels, they offer a full-body workout suitable for all ages and abilities.
Fitness fans praise the Electric Protein Shaker Bottle on Amazon, now £20.79 in a limited-time sale. The gadget promises lump-free shakes and comes in five colours.
Shoppers hail the Active 100 Weighted Hula Hoop on Amazon as a great, low-cost way to stay active indoors this New Year. Priced at just £15.14, it's perfect for fitness resolutions.
A look back at Birmingham's turbulent second half of 2025, from the unresolved bin strike and political infighting to divisive flag displays and a landmark new stadium plan.
Tech expert Chris Hall reveals his top affordable fitness tracker and smartwatch picks for 2026 to help you smash your New Year fitness goals. Find the perfect device for your budget.
Shoppers praise Amazon's compact folding treadmill for fitting exercise into busy lives. Get your steps in during dark January nights without interrupting your favourite shows.
80-year-old twins Jenny and Alison have taught swimming for over 30 years in Hertfordshire. They champion an active lifestyle and prove age is just a number. Read their inspiring story.
The IECCP Women's Gym Running Top, a TikTok sensation in 2025, is the perfect, affordable gear to kickstart your 2026 fitness resolutions. Discover this flattering, versatile jacket and other top picks.
The AI-powered Magic Fitness Smart Mirror is now £1,199, saving £300. The deal includes free lifetime access and a £100 massage gun for New Year fitness goals.
Join a free line dancing social event for over 55s in Spalding on January 13. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service's First Time for Everything initiative.
Birmingham's 2026 theatre lineup is packed with hits like Mamma Mia!, SIX, and Mrs Doubtfire. Discover dates, venues, and how to get tickets for these spectacular shows.
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert team revives the 1p savings challenge for 2026. Start with 1p on 1 Jan, increase daily, and save £667.95 by year's end. Learn how to join.
Inspired by eight-year-old Adeline and her Great Dane, Olive, St Margaret's Hospice launches a 'Walk 100 Miles with Your Dog' challenge for January 2026. Sign up to raise vital funds for free local hospice care.
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.
Monzo relaunches its popular 1p daily savings challenge with a £10,000 prize for one lucky saver. Over 1.7 million customers saved £360m this year. Learn how to join.
Starting a fitness journey? Learn the truth about protein, creatine, and vitamins. Focus on quality, realistic expectations, and informed choices for your training goals.
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.
NatWest reveals three simple savings challenges, including a 52-week plan, that could help UK customers build a pot of up to £1,378. Start your savings habit today.
Step back to 1997 Birmingham. See the city's tribute to Diana, iconic concerts from Ozzy to Oasis, and sporting triumphs. Explore 24 archive photos showing a world before smartphones.
A Birmingham mother of three has created the FIT MAMA app, a holistic health tool for busy parents. Discover her tips for fitting wellness into motherhood.
Fitness coach Joe Wicks explains his relatable reason for taking Christmas Day off, details his New Year's Day ITV special with Olly Murs, and shares his phone-use resolution for 2026.
Experience magical candlelight concerts at St Paul's Church in Birmingham this festive season. Discover performances of Christmas classics, Vivaldi, and The Wizard of Oz. Book tickets now.
Amazon has slashed the price of a popular Soudorv Smart Watch from £129.99 to just £16.99. The health-tracking gadget is perfect for New Year fitness goals. Grab the deal before it ends!
Monzo reduces interest on its popular savings pots, including the viral 1p Challenge, following the Bank of England's rate cut. Savers face lower returns from January 6.
Jack Syder-Mills from Norwich will run six consecutive half marathons starting New Year's Eve to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by his sister's diagnosis. Support his challenge.
The Wildlife Trusts' free 12 Days Wild challenge runs from 25 Dec to 5 Jan, offering daily nature activities to boost wellbeing. Sign up for inspiration and connect with winter wildlife.