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NatWest, Santander, Halifax and Lloyds customers urged to switch savings for 'real returns'. Discover the top-paying accounts beating inflation.
NatWest, Santander, Halifax and Lloyds customers urged to switch savings for 'real returns'. Discover the top-paying accounts beating inflation.
Latest figures reveal a surprising 9% unemployment spike in the affluent area of Sutton Coldfield, bucking the regional and national trend of falling joblessness.
Sainsbury's has launched a controversial 'Pickles in Blankets' twist on the Christmas classic, leaving UK customers divided. Discover the festive food reaction.
A woman was hospitalised after a two-vehicle collision on Aldridge Road in Walsall during Friday morning rush hour. Bus services were diverted. Get the latest traffic updates.
The Food Standards Agency warns customers not to eat three recalled Christmas food products due to undeclared almonds. Return items for a full refund.
Martin Lewis names Barclays, Santander, and five other banks offering switching deals worth up to £1,525. Discover how to claim your free cash before Christmas.
Which? reveals TSB as the UK's worst high street bank with a 67% customer score. Virgin Money, Santander, and Halifax also rank poorly. Discover if it's time to switch banks.
A Walsall wedding caterer was hit with a £5,000+ court bill after environmental health found mouse droppings and chew marks. Check food hygiene ratings before booking.
Discover the West Midlands burger joints crowned best in the UK at the first-ever British Burger Awards 2025. Find out if your favourite made the list!
New Which? research shows banking loyalty rarely pays. Discover the 6 top-rated current accounts offering cashback, perks and better value for your money in 2025.
Solihull councillor demands investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. West Midlands Mayor agrees to research boosting public transport patronage.
Two men were injured, one seriously, after a car left the road and collided with a tree on Bromford Lane in Erdington. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Contact police with information.
West Midlands Mayor launches Youth Plan to create 20,000 training opportunities, tackling youth unemployment rates double the national average in some areas.
A £50 million subsidy protecting West Midlands bus routes from cuts has been extended for 15 months. Discover how this decision secures vital transport links for communities.
West Midlands Metro tram fares are set to increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's long-term financial sustainability.
An Arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures, frost, and potential snow to the West Midlands. Discover the full forecast and how to stay safe in the cold snap.
A man in his 20s has died after a stabbing on Hutton Road in Handsworth Wood. Police urge witnesses to come forward as a murder investigation is launched.
Santander's £2.65bn TSB acquisition will create Britain's third-largest bank, serving 28 million customers. The TSB brand is expected to disappear from UK high streets.
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
Discover the nine Birmingham Indian restaurants celebrated in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025. Find your next perfect curry night in the city!
Marks & Spencer unveils a 'genius' Christmas meal inside a giant Yorkshire pudding. Perfect for a festive mid-week dinner, the new items are available now. Find out more!
Sainsbury's has issued an urgent recall for its JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets due to undeclared milk contamination. Customers are urged to return the product for a full refund.
The fresh dog food brand Years celebrated its launch in all Just for Pets stores with a vibrant event in Tamworth, featuring chef demos and free samples. Discover their restaurant-quality meals now available in-store.
A councillor calls for cheaper short journey bus fares in the West Midlands as passengers pay £3 for any trip. A new fares strategy is expected by 2027.
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
Eleven food businesses in the West Midlands, including in Solihull and Sandwell, received a zero-star food hygiene rating in 2025, meaning major improvements are necessary. Check the full list.
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
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!
Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.