NatWest announces major partnerships with Manchester, Brighton, and York universities to support student entrepreneurs and spinouts. The bank aims for six more deals by 2027. Read how this boosts the UK economy.
Discover the one Birmingham attraction hosting festive fun on December 25th. Planet Ice in Solihull opens for special ice skating sessions. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Keshi Anderson is a major doubt for Birmingham City's Boxing Day clash with Derby County. Get the latest team news and Chris Davies' selection headache.
Halfords announces a 72-hour Christmas closure across Birmingham, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Drivers urged to plan ahead. Read the full festive schedule.
Staff from Firs Primary School in Derby brought Christmas magic to eight-year-old Michal Winter in hospital after he missed the school's 'Breakfast with Santa' due to his rare condition. Read this heartwarming story.
Chris Davies faces a defensive headache as Birmingham City prepare to host Derby County on Boxing Day. We predict the starting lineup, with Kyogo tipped for a start.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
The Met Office forecasts a cold, frosty Christmas for the UK with temperatures dropping. Find out the detailed forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, including Birmingham's outlook.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London stores will open on 25 December, offering free mince pies. Find locations and hours for Christmas Eve, Day, and Boxing Day.
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Birmingham prepares to host the centenary British Junior Open squash event in January 2026, featuring over 700 junior players from 50+ nations. Discover the local stars and historic exhibition match.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London branches will stay open on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Check the full list of festive opening hours here.
Derby County are ready to make Dion Sanderson's loan move permanent in January. The defender, once written off, has revived his career under John Eustace. Read the latest transfer news.
Plan your Boxing Day shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours. Find out which major retailers are open and which are giving staff a break.
The UK faces a 15-hour snow event targeting 16 counties, including Birmingham and London, potentially disrupting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day travel. Get the latest forecast details.
A dedicated supporter's monthly donation will provide 100 nights of expert end-of-life nursing care for families across Derby and southern Derbyshire. Discover how community generosity sustains vital hospice services.
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
Aston Villa's Premier League clashes with Brighton and Wolves have been moved for TV broadcast. The West Midlands derby is set for a Friday night under the lights, pending European commitments.
Derby County are closing in on a permanent £350,000 transfer for Birmingham City defender Dion Sanderson. Get the latest on the January move and what it means for both clubs.
Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
A controlled explosion was carried out in Derby after 200 homes were evacuated. Two men are in custody as police confirm it is not a terrorism incident. Read the latest.
Over 200 homes evacuated in Derby after police arrest two men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal teams are on scene. Read the latest updates.
Three men convicted for violent disorder at a Derby Kabaddi tournament, an event that sparked the subsequent murder of DPD driver Aurman Singh. Read the full court details.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
Plans for a new Wrexham to London Euston rail service are back, featuring extra stops. The revised bid promises improved regional connectivity and economic growth.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.
Boubacar Kamara's spectacular 20-yard strike secured Aston Villa a narrow 1-0 Premier League victory against Wolves in a scrappy West Midlands derby at Villa Park.