Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
A unique charity auction lets you bid to have your name immortalised in Jeffrey Archer's final standalone novel. All proceeds support the new Cambridge Children's Hospital. Bid now!
HMRC urges 758,000 young adults to claim forgotten Child Trust Funds averaging £2,242. Search 'find my Child Trust Fund' on GOV.UK to access your money now.
Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.
Shocking crime figures reveal a sex offence is reported every day in Birmingham city centre, the West Midlands' worst location for such crimes. Discover the full list of hotspots.
Residents at Bishops Manor care home teamed up with Little Ripley Day Nursery for a DIY bird box project. This intergenerational initiative aims to preserve traditional skills and promote sustainability.
Join the Northorpe Child + Family Trust for a free Festive Fayre on November 29. Enjoy stalls, Santa's Grotto, live music, and support children in Kirklees and West Yorkshire.
Explore the best picturesque walks in Birmingham and the West Midlands. From Kinver Edge to Sutton Park, find your perfect trail for a breath of fresh air and stunning views.
British Gas is paying up to £1,700 to help clear energy debt. You don't need to be a customer to apply for this vital financial support. Find out if you're eligible now.
Syer Hair & Beauty, a family-run salon for four decades, has closed at the Gracechurch Centre. Read the story behind this local landmark's final chapter.
Healthcare Assistant Kathryn Edwards explains why working at Moya Cole Hospice on Christmas Day is a privilege. Support their Give the Gift of Care appeal.
Step inside Amazon's colossal £500m Sutton Coldfield fulfilment centre. Discover the robotics, algorithms, and 2,500-strong workforce powering this logistics behemoth. Read the full story now.
A pre-loved clothes sale in Chelmsford this Saturday raises money to buy new underwear for patients in acute mental health wards. Support the Community Clothes Cycle project!
Wings School Notts wins top NASS award for inclusive PE, months after Youth Sport Trust honour. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Princess Beatrice becomes Deputy Patron of The Outward Bound Trust as King Charles takes over as Royal Patron, revealing their strong family bond despite Andrew's controversies.
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.
Discover 8 stunning winter walks in the West Midlands to boost your wellbeing this November and December. Explore canals, hills, and parks for crisp morning adventures.
The Orders of St John Care Trust celebrated its inspirational Lincolnshire employees and volunteers at the 2025 Trust Recognition Awards. Discover the winners and their stories.
Discover the 14 top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2025, led by Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls with an Attainment 8 score of 79.3. See the full list now.
Sam Fender donates his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots music venues across the UK. Discover how this act helps the music ecosystem.
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
CCTV footage captures terrifying moment masked robbers threaten staff with large knife at One Stop convenience store in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
A massive police manhunt is underway in Birmingham after a driver killed a pedestrian and fled the scene. West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic incident on Walmley Road.
Construction is officially underway on 'The Eternal Eagle', a monumental 169-foot Christian sculpture in Birmingham that will become one of the UK's tallest landmarks, twice the height of the Angel of the North.
The Red Lion and Sun in Sutton Coldfield announces triumphant reopening after devastating fire, promising enhanced dining experience while preserving cherished community spirit.
A Birmingham resident returned from holiday to discover their cleaner had thrown an impromptu party with friends, leaving their home in chaos and raising serious questions about trust and professional boundaries.
A talented group of knitting enthusiasts hand-craft adorable woollen robins to raise funds for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's upcoming festival, blending craft with conservation
Redrow South Midlands demonstrates community spirit with substantial donation to Henry Allen Trust, supporting bereaved children across Milton Keynes through fundraising efforts.