Community
Bearwood High Street Sealed Off After Violent Disorder Leaves Three Injured
A major road in Bearwood remains cordoned off by police following a violent incident that left three men requiring hospital treatment. Three arrests have been made as investigations continue.
Business
HMRC Issues Automatic £100 Fines to 1 Million Taxpayers After Deadline
Up to one million UK households face escalating penalties up to £900 for missing the January 31 tax return deadline, with HMRC warning of daily charges and additional percentage-based fines.
Culture
Birmingham's Claudia Jessie Lands Lead Role in New Channel 4 Drama Series
Bridgerton actress Claudia Jessie from Birmingham secures a leading role in Channel 4's upcoming dark comedy drama Up To No Good, starring alongside Glenn Close.
Politics
DWP Granted New Powers to Access Bank Accounts of Benefit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions has been given extensive new powers to check bank accounts of benefit claimants to combat fraud, but a watchdog warns of overreach risks and trust issues.
Transport
Sport
Health
Pensioner Dies After Suspected Cholera Case in Nuneaton
An elderly man in his 80s has died at George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton after testing positive for a non-toxigenic strain of Vibrio cholerae, marking a rare suspected cholera case in the UK for the first time in over a century.
James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has passed away at age 48 following a courageous fight against bowel cancer. The actor was diagnosed in 2023 and used his platform to promote cancer awareness.
James Van Der Beek Dies at 48, Family Launches GoFundMe
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has passed away at age 48 following a courageous fight against colorectal cancer. His family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses and support his six children.
Met Office Issues Snow and Ice Alert for Midlands
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the Midlands, with up to 10cm of snow expected on higher ground from Thursday evening.
Midlands Snow and Ice Alert: 17-Hour Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a 17-hour yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Midlands, with up to 10cm of snow forecast for higher ground and travel disruption expected.