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 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.
Fitness coach Joe Wicks explains his relatable reason for taking Christmas Day off, details his New Year's Day ITV special with Olly Murs, and shares his phone-use resolution for 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Singer and guitarist Joe Ely has died at 78 from complications of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's. The Texas legend toured with The Clash and The Rolling Stones. Read the full tribute.
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell opens up about suffering from painful cramps and restless leg syndrome during her pregnancy. Discover her coping strategies and NHS advice.
A Solihull council tenant has been banned from his property for three months after a court granted a Closure Order due to reports of Class A drug misuse and anti-social behaviour. Report issues confidentially.
Stacey Solomon reveals her dramatic brunette transformation, feeling 'like a whole new woman', but husband Joe Swash hasn't said a word. Discover her reaction and fan responses.
Labour MPs are considering tighter restrictions on domestic wood burning in urban areas to combat harmful PM2.5 pollution. Read the latest government response.
The UK government unveils four new rules targeting wood burners to cut harmful PM2.5 pollution by 30% by 2030. Learn how the changes affect households.
Discover Pepper Wood, an ancient woodland near Birmingham that was cut down twice for war efforts. See how community care revived this SSSI site into a thriving wildlife haven. Plan your visit today.
Proposed Labour government restrictions on wood-burning stoves labelled 'absurd' as public divides over clean air versus heating costs. Read the full debate.
New UK pollution targets could see wood-burning stoves partially banned in England. Learn how the government's environmental plan will affect households and air quality.
YouTube star Joe Sugg reveals the truth about Strictly 'curse' rumours involving Faye Tozer, while he and Dianne Buswell prepare for their first child. Discover their love story.
Strictly's Dianne Buswell discusses her birth plan and concerns about travelling to Australia while pregnant. The dancer is expecting her first child with Joe Sugg.
Strictly's Dianne Buswell admits fears over post-birth 'hormone drop' after a mum's warning. The dancer also reveals where she'll give birth to her baby boy.
Love Island's Lauren Wood addresses her split from Harrison Solomon and his new romance with Samie Elishi. Get the exclusive details on her reaction and future plans.
Discover Winter Wood Grotto in Rochdale - an immersive storytelling experience combining theatre, music and dance for all ages. Book tickets now for magical winter wonder!
An 80-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision with a car at the junction of Yardley Wood Road and Chinn Brook Road in Moseley. He was treated by an off-duty nurse before hospital transfer.
Andrew Wood, the co-creator of the iconic ITV quiz show Bullseye, has passed away at 91. Read the touching tribute from his daughter and explore his incredible legacy.
Two teenagers arrested, one for murder, after 19-year-old Yassin Alama was fatally stabbed in Handsworth Wood. Police are appealing for information.
Pregnant Strictly pro Dianne Buswell wows fans with her growing baby bump and a cheeky joke after two stunning Blackpool dance performances. See the heartwarming reaction.
Two women and a man are in custody after a man in his 20s was stabbed on Moat Croft in Chelmsley Wood. Police are investigating the Saturday night attack.
Strictly's Dianne Buswell shares a heartfelt pregnancy update, revealing hopes for her baby boy after finding a childhood letter to her mother. Read the emotional story.
Keane Carter, 25, has been charged with firearm possession after a 'live and viable' shotgun was discovered during a police raid in Chelmsley Wood. A 24-year-old woman was bailed.
UK households with log burners could face £300 fines for breaking smoke control rules. Learn how to avoid penalties and reduce air pollution.
A shotgun and 13 rounds of ammunition were discovered by police during a raid on a property in Pendrell Close, Chelmsley Wood. A man and woman have been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.