Thousands of ex-miners to receive a £100 weekly pension increase and a £5,500 average lump sum just before Christmas. The move follows the release of a £2.3bn government reserve fund. Read the full story.
Mecca Bingo owner Rank Group sees shares fall after a €7.1m payment fraud in Spain. The FTSE 250 firm is working with law enforcement. Read the full story.
Stephen Fry's performance as Lady Bracknell at the Royal Variety Performance left many viewers puzzled. Discover the Oscar Wilde reference they missed.
Jessie J moved the Royal Albert Hall with a deeply personal song dedicated to her late bodyguard, Dave, at the Royal Variety Performance, attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Comedian Jason Manford returns to host the Royal Variety. We explore his career, his first marriage's breakdown after a sexting scandal, and his life with six children in a blended family.
New CAA data reveals TUI as the worst major airline for punctuality in 2025, with only 57.5% of flights on time. Discover the full rankings and your passenger rights.
Millions of Nationwide customers could receive a £100 'Fairer Share' bonus in 2026. Find out the account criteria and the March deadline you need to meet to qualify.
Discover the 27 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham based on the latest Key Stage 2 SATs results. See which schools lead in reading, maths, and writing standards for 2025.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin made a secret appearance at a Staffordshire wedding to perform the couple's first dance. Read the incredible story of how it happened.
Kylie Minogue delivered a show-stopping set at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball, including the first live performance of her new festive single 'XMAS'. Watch the full show on Global Player.
Louis Tomlinson made a solo return to Capital's Jingle Bell Ball after 13 years, delivering a poignant One Direction tribute. Read about the special moment and his thoughts on a band reunion.
Louis Tomlinson makes his solo debut at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025. Get the full setlist and details on his festive performance and new album.
Millions of Nationwide members could get a £100 'Fairer Share' bonus in 2026. Learn the eligibility rules, key deadline, and when payments land. Check if you qualify.
Nationwide Building Society could pay £100 'Fairer Share' bonuses again in 2026. Learn the criteria for current accounts, savings, or mortgages to get the cash.
Singer JoJo Siwa reveals she was hospitalised with burst ovarian cysts just an hour before a performance. Discover her health update and how she powered through the show.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
Heart Musicals is counting down the Top 100 greatest showstoppers of all time in December. Cast your vote now for your favourite songs from shows like Wicked and Les Misérables. Voting closes 14th December.
10,000 Nottingham households can apply for a £100 supermarket voucher from today to help with the cost of living. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply before the deadline.
JoJo Siwa endured a terrifying health scare as a burst ovarian cyst caused internal bleeding, forcing an emergency hospital dash just hours before a scheduled performance.
Santander urges customers to keep £100 in their accounts by 30 November 2025 for a chance to win £100,000 in a Christmas prize draw. Learn how to enter and stay safe from scams.
Millions of Nationwide customers must act before March 2026 to qualify for £100 Fairer Share payments. Learn how to secure your bonus and avoid missing out.
Learn how Nationwide Building Society members could secure a £100 bonus payment in 2026 through the Fairer Share scheme. Discover eligibility criteria and key deadlines.
Nationwide Building Society members could get a £100 bonus payment in 2026. Find out the simple step you need to take by March to be eligible for the Fairer Share scheme.
Birmingham City Council faces bullying claims after ranking agency bin drivers in a 'league table'. The council denies the allegations. Find out more about the dispute.
Discover the three West Midlands restaurants, including Opheem and Lowe's, celebrated in OpenTable's 2025 Top 100 UK list. Explore the region's award-winning culinary scene now.
Birmingham Council is exploring a permitting scheme for buskers following a controversial city centre crackdown. Discover the clash between noise complaints and cultural vibrancy.
The Abbott Lyon Two Tone Pearl Link watch, now under £100 in the Black Friday sale, boasts a designer look that rivals a £300 Vivienne Westwood piece. Discover this celebrity-favourite timepiece.
Stagecoach Stourbridge students aged 11-16 wowed a packed Shaftesbury Theatre with a Madness medley after just eight rehearsals. Discover their journey and book a trial.
Around four million Nationwide building society members could receive £100 Fairer Share bonus payments in 2026. Discover how to make yourself eligible for the potential cash boost.