Two arrested after Birmingham robbery and assault
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man in his 30s was assaulted and forced to transfer money at a property on South Road in Soho, Birmingham.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man in his 30s was assaulted and forced to transfer money at a property on South Road in Soho, Birmingham.
A new 60mph limit is now in force on the A38 Plymouth Parkway to improve road safety. The change aims to reduce collisions and is part of wider safety improvements.
I'm A Celebrity 2025 confirms return to Australia's Springbrook National Park. Discover the filming location and if you can visit the iconic campsite.
After 1,400 suggestions, National Museum Cardiff's life-size woolly mammoth has been named Tom Bones after Sir Tom Jones. Visit the museum to meet Wales's boniest celebrity.
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
Aston Villa's John McGinn delivers a standout 7/10 performance for Scotland in their 3-2 loss to Greece. Discover how the midfielder impressed national media ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifier.
Durham tech firm Waterstons chosen by National Cybercrime Team to provide vital cyber threat detection. Read how this partnership will bolster UK cyber defences.
Crime boss Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh drew a treasure map to hidden machine guns in a failed bid to reduce his 21-year sentence. The NCA's encrypted phone crackdown uncovered the audacious ruse.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty faces family crisis as mother Caroline is reportedly banned from his Christmas wedding to Holly Ramsay. Discover the full story behind the rift.
Millions in National Lottery prizes go unclaimed annually. Check forgotten tickets - you could be sitting on life-changing money with deadlines approaching.
A bus collision in Stockholm's Ostermalm district has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Police have arrested the driver. Read the latest updates.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kings Norton on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and Class-B drugs after a police chase. Read more on this Birmingham incident.
HMRC and NCA raids target UK businesses used for money laundering and drug dealing. 924 arrests made and over £10m seized. Read the full story.
A mystery Birmingham lottery player has until 20 November to claim a £1 million prize. Check your old tickets now before the life-changing sum is lost forever.
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could boost their state pension by £6,600. Learn how to apply for Specified Adult Childcare Credits.
Heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes will return to M48 Severn Bridge next autumn with new traffic management system. Find out how this affects UK drivers and hauliers.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of beloved grandfather Dennis Whiston, 73, in Tamworth. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Wings School Notts wins top NASS award for inclusive PE, months after Youth Sport Trust honour. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Soul legend Beverley Knight surprises Wolverhampton with a £244,452 National Lottery grant for a Windrush music heritage project. Discover how this funding preserves Caribbean cultural legacy.
A new community exhibition showcasing artworks inspired by childhood in Sparkhill is now on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Free entry until 6 Jan 2026.
Octopus Energy warns customers to act before November 21 to claim an £8 National Trust family pass, saving over £42. Discover how to get this limited-time loyalty perk.
Top illustrators including Axel Scheffler and Jason Cockcroft raffled artworks for Epilepsy Action's National Doodle Day 2025, raising over £33,500 to support 630,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Statement could impose a £240 annual pay cut for thousands through pension tax changes. Discover how this affects your finances.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests breaking tax pledge to avoid cuts, potentially freezing income tax thresholds. Discover what it means for your finances.
UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic peak of 5% with 32,000 fewer payrolled employees in September. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. What's next for the economy?
Residents in Moseley, Kings Heath, and other Birmingham wards can claim a week's free bus travel. Apply online by December 1. Leave the car at home this winter!
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after father Jermaine Smith, 30, was shot dead in Wolverhampton. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
Independent school in Essex celebrates outstanding achievement after receiving The Music Mark for its exceptional commitment to music education and comprehensive programme.