Birmingham 1997: How the city looked in a pivotal year
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.
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.
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.
New Lloyds Bank research reveals renting is now £259 per month more expensive than average first-time buyer mortgage costs. Discover the shifting affordability landscape.
NatWest warns customers of a phishing scam using fake FCA rules to steal biometric data. Learn how to spot the fraudulent emails and protect your financial information.
Lloyds Bank reveals the top five purchase scams of the year, with victims losing £436 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from ticket, vehicle, and social media fraud.
Unwanted sales calls and scam texts plague millions. Discover the simple, free, government-backed service that can stop them in under a minute. Learn how to register and fight back.
Parents are warned of a cruel AI voice scam cloning a child's cry for help. Experts reveal how to spot the fraud and protect your finances this Christmas.
HMRC issues urgent warning as scammers target UK households with fake tax demands. Over 135,500 reports made in 10 months. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your information.
Shoppers are warned of a fake Amazon 'free product' scam using QR codes. Learn how to spot the fraud, protect your details, and where to report it.
A UK couple reveals how renting out their motorhome turned into a £135,000-a-year business, funding a holiday let. Discover how to start your own lucrative side hustle.
Santander UK warns of a sharp rise in sophisticated online purchase scams ahead of Christmas, with average losses per case reaching £2,325. Experts reveal how AI is fuelling the fraud wave.
Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.
Haroon Zaman, 23, impersonated victims and hijacked their accounts to promote a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme, conning over £124,000. Read the full details of the SEROCU investigation.
A London homeowner reveals how a £30 parking permit unlocked a passive income stream, earning over £4,300 in two years by renting his driveway. Experts urge others to consider this simple side hustle.
Official letters with a £150 energy bill rebate are arriving for six million UK households. The government warns to ignore scam texts and calls about the Warm Home Discount.
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
HMRC issues urgent warning as scammers target taxpayers ahead of the 31 January deadline. Learn how to spot fake calls and texts and protect your personal information.
A Telford carer who fraudulently claimed sick pay while working and running a business has been ordered to repay over £6,000. Read the full story of the deception.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
Wirral Council reveals advanced negotiations for a tenant at its costly, empty Irvine building in the £75m Birkenhead Commercial District, a potential boost for the town centre.
A sophisticated bank account scam is sweeping the UK, with fraudsters stealing tens of thousands of pounds. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your money from this urgent threat.
The DWP urges nine million state pensioners to stay vigilant against bank scams as Winter Fuel Payments arrive. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your payment.
State pensioners are being warned about a resurgence of fake DWP and HMRC texts attempting to steal personal data. Learn how to spot the scam and protect vulnerable relatives.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has impounded around 1,000 Lime, Forest and Voi e-bikes following resident complaints about blocked pavements. Operators respond to the parking crisis.
Nationwide Building Society has issued a warning after customers received suspicious letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your details.
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
Lloyds Bank's property arm, Lloyds Living, has built a £2bn portfolio of 7,500 rental homes. The high street giant plans to expand to 50,000 properties by 2030. Discover the strategy behind this major move into the UK rental market.
Discover how HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme lets UK households earn up to £7,500 tax-free annually, potentially raising your total tax-free allowance to £20,070. Learn the rules and see if you qualify.
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.