Teachers at 20 schools across the West Midlands will strike for nine days in January amid a redundancy dispute. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirms disruption is expected. Read the full story.
Strongman Eddie Hall breaks his silence following the tragic death of beloved bodybuilder Pa O'Dwyer, aged 41. A fundraiser for his family nears £74,000.
Singer Jessie J shares a poignant video and her son's touching words on the seventh anniversary of her close friend and bodyguard Dave's death by suicide. Read her moving story.
Wolverhampton Wanderers players wore black armbands in a poignant tribute to former winger Terry Wharton, who has died aged 83. Read about the club's homage to the 1960s icon.
Ruth Gibbins honours her brother Liam Payne with a tattoo marking the exact days he lived, as his girlfriend Kate Cassidy vows to keep his memory alive. Read the moving tributes.
The Duffer brothers clarify the meaning behind the 'Stranger Things Players Manual' end credits, confirming the show was not just a D&D game. Discover the real tribute behind the artwork.
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.
Kelly Osbourne shares heartbreak after death of long-time friend and celebrity makeup artist Jasen Kaplan. Read her emotional tributes and learn about his career.
Gloucestershire Police sergeant Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children, who died in a Boxing Day house fire in Brimscombe. Over £340,000 raised in support.
Cora Corre shares an emotional social media tribute to her grandmother, Dame Vivienne Westwood, on the third anniversary of the fashion icon's death. Read the touching message and fan reactions.
Beloved actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, famed for his roles in The Wire and Veep, has died at 71. Tributes pour in from Spike Lee and fans. Read the full story.
Boyzone announce a one-off reunion concert at London's Emirates Stadium for June 2026. We revisit the iconic band's career highlights and lasting legacy. Read more.
The family of Chris Rea open up about their devastating loss after the singer's death, which followed two other sibling deaths in months. Read the full story and tributes.
David Darke died days after an alleged attack outside The Crown Inn. Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation. Read the family's tribute.
Tributes pour in for former Gloucester Mayor and Sheriff Terry Haines, a Labour stalwart and founding force in the city's athletics scene, who died suddenly aged 82.
Wolves paid a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota before the season. Read how the club and fans honoured the late star ahead of the Premier League fixture against Liverpool.
Lisa Murray-Lang, 49, honoured her late hamster Spud with a £1 Birmingham billboard and a £3.5k trip to scatter his ashes in Hawaii. See the touching story.
The music world mourns Chris Rea, who died aged 74. Bob Mortimer and Middlesbrough FC lead tributes to the 'Driving Home for Christmas' singer. Read more.
Lisa Murray-Lang honoured her late hamster Spud by displaying his photo on a giant Birmingham billboard after travelling with his ashes to Hawaii and Europe. See the touching tribute.
Wolves will hold a minute's silence for former academy star Ethan McLeod, who died in an M1 crash aged 21. Tributes pour in for the talented Macclesfield FC forward.
Daisy House, a 16-year-old Sixth Form student, has died after being found injured on tracks at Loughton Underground station. Her family pays tribute.
Teachers across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership will strike for nine days in January 2026 over plans to cut more than 100 jobs. The NEU warns of damage to education.
UK households face a smaller, pricier Terry's Chocolate Orange this festive season. Experts warn of a 'dramatic shift' in affordable treats. Check your shopping.
The family of Tomasz, 47, pay heartfelt tribute after he died in a collision on the M6 northbound. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Phillip Tetley, 42, died after a collision on the A620 near HMP Ranby. His heartbroken family describe him as a 'much-loved' husband and father. Police investigation continues.
Sharon Osbourne shares a poignant message to her late husband Ozzy on what would have been his 77th birthday. The family gathers in Birmingham to remember the rock legend.
Kelly Osbourne shares an emotional social media tribute to her late father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, on what would have been his birthday. Read her touching words.
Vijay Kumar, 30, died after a fatal attack in Worcester. His family describe a man who 'cared deeply'. Police continue enquiries. Call 01905 331099 with information.
Local theatres across Surrey launch their Christmas pantomime productions while monitoring ticket sales and weather forecasts. Discover Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Fawlty Towers tribute.
Matthew Adams, 33, died after being attacked at a family disco. Five people have been convicted of murder and violent disorder. Read the family's emotional tribute.