Forshaw Group MD's Aconcagua Charity Challenge
Liam Hanlon of The Forshaw Group joins Tri-4-Life to climb Mount Aconcagua, raising vital funds for the volunteer-run Southport Lifeboat. Donate now to support the rescue service.
Liam Hanlon of The Forshaw Group joins Tri-4-Life to climb Mount Aconcagua, raising vital funds for the volunteer-run Southport Lifeboat. Donate now to support the rescue service.
A red vehicle hit a National Express West Midlands bus shelter on Walmley Road. No injuries were reported but the shelter was damaged. Read the latest traffic updates.
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch thanks its community for vital 2025 support. As 2026 starts, animals like Karma (137 days in care) and Peach (207 days) still seek forever homes. Read their stories.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
A section of the M6 southbound was closed after a teenage girl fell from an ambulance on a slip road. She was taken to hospital with no serious injuries. Read the latest traffic updates.
A 59-year-old man has died after collapsing while being detained by Merseyside Police on Southport Road, Bootle. The incident has been referred to the IOPC.
A toddler has died following a medical incident at a property on Gladstone Road in Barry. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended but the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after crashing into electrical equipment in Birmingham. Buses diverted and drivers told to avoid the area.
West Midlands Police arrested six people in Coventry after a teenage girl was threatened with a firearm and a large knife on New Year's Day. Five teenagers and a woman are in custody.
Southport Contemporary Arts launches its 2026 Under The Bed Sale on Jan 7. Discover unique, affordable artworks from local artists. Don't miss this annual bargain hunting event in Southport.
A young boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at a Warwickshire junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after an incident on Tansley Road in Kingstanding, Birmingham. A 22-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are appealing for information.
A 22-year-old man is in custody after a victim was found with serious injuries on Tansley Road, Kingstanding. Police are investigating and the road remains closed.
A section of Tansey Road in Kingstanding, Birmingham, remains cordoned off by police after a man was found with serious injuries. A 22-year-old man has been arrested.
A section of Tansey Road in Kingstanding remains cordoned off after a man was found with serious injuries. A 22-year-old man has been arrested as police investigate.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a man in his 60s was discovered with serious injuries on a Stoke-on-Trent road in the early hours of Christmas Day. Officers urge witnesses to come forward.
A rare Smew duck delights visitors at Southport Marine Lake, while unseasonal blooms on the Sefton Coast highlight climate concerns. Discover winter wildlife wonders this festive season.
Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport hosts a free Little Seedlings workshop on January 4, teaching children creative ways to recycle Christmas trees and build wildlife habitats. Book now!
A woman has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road. Paramedics provided advanced life support but could not save her. Read the latest details.
A man has died after a stabbing on Swanage Road in Small Heath. Armed police swarmed the scene and a 28-year-old man is in custody. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A man has died after being struck by two vehicles on the A19 in Sunderland. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
Shoppers, including mothers with babies, were locked inside a Birmingham Greggs after a violent fight involving a gun erupted outside. Police are investigating the broad daylight incident in Sheldon.
A boy and three adults were injured in a two-car collision at a Handsworth junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Get the latest Birmingham traffic news.
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals after a shop worker was struck with a spanner during a theft in Darlaston, Walsall. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Birmingham. The road is closed as police search for the grey Corsa driver. Follow live updates.
A major fire involving 300 tonnes of scrap metal erupted in Birmingham's Hockley area. 35 firefighters battled the blaze, with residents warned to keep windows closed. Read the full details.
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a reported stabbing on Portland Road, Edgbaston. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident.
Summer Lane in Birmingham city centre is closed between New John Street West and New Summer Street following a police incident. Drivers are warned to expect delays and plan alternative routes.
As Christmas approaches, RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch cares for 92 animals. The independent charity relies on community support and hosts festive events to raise vital funds. Discover how you can help.