EastEnders' Max Branning to marry for fifth time
EastEnders will air a special flash-forward episode on New Year's Day, revealing Max Branning's fifth wedding. Actor Jake Wood calls the move 'brave, big and bold'. Read the full story.
EastEnders will air a special flash-forward episode on New Year's Day, revealing Max Branning's fifth wedding. Actor Jake Wood calls the move 'brave, big and bold'. Read the full story.
A new poll reveals a worrying gap in Gen Z's understanding of drink-driving dangers, with many seeing it as more acceptable. Read the full findings and expert reaction.
A TikTok creator's experiment shows how two pints of Stella Artois can put you over the drink-drive limit. Learn the UK laws and the alarming risks of drink-driving.
A Chelmsley Wood family spend Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital as five-year-old Marley battles leukaemia. Discover their story and how to support the hospital's festive appeal.
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
A motorist in Staffordshire recorded a shocking 535mcg breath alcohol reading, the highest in England over three festive periods. Police warn of increased patrols.
Hundreds of Birmingham residents, from the homeless to struggling workers, visited food banks in Lozells and Handsworth for essential supplies before Christmas. Read the full story.
Police were stunned after a driver in Staffordshire recorded a breathalyser reading 15 times the legal limit. It's the highest figure in England over the last three Christmas periods. Read the shocking details.
The trial of three men charged over the death of Suzanne Cherry, who was hit by a van on a Sutton Coldfield golf course, will begin in January. Get the latest updates.
Three men from Birmingham have been sentenced for a deliberate hit-and-run that injured two teenagers and a woman. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Read the full court report.
Police crackdown reveals thousands of drivers over the alcohol limit during Christmas operations. Experts call for stricter drink-drive rules in England and Wales.
Safety campaigners urge a 'Graduated Driving Licence' with a night curfew and near-zero alcohol limits for new drivers to reduce serious accidents. Could this save young lives?
Citizen's new virtual try-on tool lets you see any watch on your wrist via your smartphone. We tested it with the £400 Red Arrows Promaster Air Navihawk.
West Midlands Police issue a safety warning after three people were assaulted and robbed by the same man while walking alone in the dark in Chelmsley Wood. Be vigilant.
Former frontmen of rival Burton bands from the 80s reunite for a Christmas single, 'Coming Home', to raise funds for Treetops Hospice and the Stroke Association. Download now to support vital local charities.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a series of break-ins in Oldbury. Keys and cash were stolen in the early hours of November 2. Can you help?
As drink-drive limits tighten, a personal breathalyser like the AlcoSense Excel removes dangerous guesswork. We review this award-winning device that could be vital for UK motorists this Christmas.
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster demands Progressive Driving Licences with night curfews and lower alcohol limits for novices to slash road deaths. Urgent call for government action.
Shocking survey reveals 24% of Brits intend to drive after alcohol this festive season, despite risks. Public backs zero-tolerance law. Plan your safe journey home.
Staff and residents at Iris Court Care Home in Stevenage launch their second annual Christmas food bank and toy drive for The Food Shed, supporting local families in need during the festive season.
Tributes pour in for Sir Humphrey Burton, the revered BBC Radio 3 broadcaster who died at 94. His family confirmed the sad news in an emotional statement.
Police launch murder investigation after a man dies at a property in Mansfield. Three men are in custody as detectives appeal for information from the public.
Motoring experts warn the Friday before Christmas will see record traffic. Get essential tips to avoid gridlock and stay safe on your festive journey.
Citizen launches an exclusive, motorsport-inspired Promaster Bullhead Racing Chronograph with Eco-Drive tech. Limited to 4,973 pieces worldwide. Discover the ultimate timepiece for racing enthusiasts.
A new 24-hour KFC drive-thru could be built opposite West Bromwich Albion's stadium, replacing earlier Tim Hortons plans. The proposal includes 30 jobs and EV charging points.
West Mercia Police issue a stark Christmas drink-drive warning. Officers urge motorists to avoid alcohol entirely if getting behind the wheel, highlighting severe penalties and morning-after risks.
West Midlands Police refers an incident to its standards department after video shows a handcuffed man being propelled into a police car in Small Heath.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
UK police launch a national crackdown on uninsured driving. Offenders face £300 fines, 6 points, and future car insurance premiums could rise by around £1,000. Learn the consequences.
Stoke-on-Trent ranks 8th in England for drink-driving penalty points as the government prepares to slash the legal limit next year. Experts warn of serious financial and safety consequences.