Viral 50p Bay Leaf Sleep Hack Sweeps UK
A viral social media trend revives an old wives' tale: placing a bay leaf under your pillow for better sleep. Discover the folklore and if a simple ritual could help you nod off.
A viral social media trend revives an old wives' tale: placing a bay leaf under your pillow for better sleep. Discover the folklore and if a simple ritual could help you nod off.
Step back in time with a remarkable gallery of 1963 photos showing Birmingham and the West Midlands before massive redevelopment. See the lost streets and landmarks.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for a vicious stabbing in Morris Park, Alum Rock, which left a 15-year-old boy with life-changing injuries. Read the full court details.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for a vicious stabbing in a Birmingham park. The 15-year-old victim required eight hours of surgery. Read the full court report.
UK households urged to search for rare pre-decimal halfpenny coins. An expert reveals certain dates, like an 1860 example, can fetch a fortune at auction. Check your old collections now!
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
A teenager was killed in a domestic violence incident in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect died in an explosion, injuring two others. Read the full report.
Pets At Home ends its three-month CEO search, hiring former Waitrose managing director James Bailey to lead a turnaround. He starts on March 30.
Discover eight of the best pubs in Birmingham for a Boxing Day pint this festive season. From historic boozers to modern craft ale bars, find your perfect spot.
Thomas Green, 28, given extended sentence for raping a child and threatening to kill her if she reported the abuse. Read the full court report from Stoke-on-Trent.
Devon Brown jailed for life for the unprovoked machete murder of Okechukwu Iweha near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Read the full court report and victim impact.
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
Married At First Sight UK star Bailey speaks out for the first time after discovering ex-wife Rebecca is in a new relationship with a footballer. Get the full story and his surprising reaction.
Campaigners fight to save the 73 bus route to Heartlands Hospital after changes leave Old Lode Lane residents stranded. Over 40 signatures gathered in hours.
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, convicted of murder after drink-fuelled attacks on five people in London on Christmas Day 2024. He will be sentenced on 30 January.
Makyle Taggart sentenced to over 13 years for killing 71-year-old Wynford Griffiths in Stechford while drunk and speeding. Victim's sister speaks of enduring trauma.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since August, reducing Bank Rate to 3.75% in a tight 5-4 vote. Governor Andrew Bailey cited rising unemployment and moderating inflation. Read the full analysis.
UK business owners call on Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to slash interest rates as inflation falls. A cut could boost mortgages but hit savers. Read the latest ahead of the BoE's crucial decision.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm a single stab wound was the cause.
Jayke Pender-Lovatt, 32, has been sentenced for a brutal assault in Burslem that caused life-changing injuries. The victim lost sight in one eye after the attack.
A murder investigation is underway after a nine-year-old girl was found dead at a property in Weston-super-Mare. A man is in custody as police appeal for privacy.
A nine-year-old girl has been found dead at a property in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
Sheree Aldridge, 37, describes the moment her baby son was thrown from his pram when a driver ploughed into Liverpool FC crowds. Read her emotional story and the 21-year sentence.
Kylie Minogue spills details on her legendary 4am Met Gala after-party, dancing with 'Bridgerton' star Jonathan Bailey and 'Fleabag' actor Andrew Scott. Get the exclusive story.
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
Timothy Little, 44, used a shovel to smash a shop door and threatened staff with a knife during a chocolate-stealing spree in the Black Country. He has been sentenced to over five years in prison.
Pensioners on the old basic state pension will see a £440 annual rise from April 2026, while those on the new system get £575. Find out if you're eligible and how the triple lock works.
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly dragged into a KFC toilet and gang-raped by four men in Paris. Police arrested suspects after passers-by found the traumatised victim. Read the full report.
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has wed her partner of nearly a decade, audio engineer Russell Thomas, in a private London ceremony. Discover the details of their relationship and her life now.
Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey's hilarious last-minute audition tape for Wicked's Fiyero has gone viral. Discover the chaotic story behind his perfect casting.