A complete guide to all the major new openings at Merry Hill shopping centre in 2025, from Flying Tiger to Slim Chickens, plus what's coming in 2026. Discover the latest retail and dining options.
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
Discover nine stunning locations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, perfect for a revitalising New Year's run. Explore parks, hills, and country parks to kickstart your 2026 fitness goals.
Edge Hill University's care-experienced students received special Christmas hampers from the Halle O'Brien CIC. Discover how this heartfelt initiative brings festive cheer.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm brings back its popular Kids Go Free offer from Dec 27 to Feb 1, helping families enjoy an affordable wildlife day out. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling.
A 28-year-old man is in custody after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, remains in a stable condition in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Bertie Matthews, eighth-generation owner of Matthews Cotswold Flour, reveals how he rescued the 100-year-old mill from financial ruin and his ambitious plans for regenerative farming in Britain. Discover the full story.
A 14-year-old fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously hurt after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police appeal for witnesses.
Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
Police are searching for a driver who fled after a collision on Goldthorn Hill, leaving a woman in her 50s in hospital. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
A must-have children's baking set is now just £4.99 at Home Bargains in Merry Hill, saving over 80% on the RRP. Discover this last-minute Christmas bargain before it's gone!
All about the Hallmark festive film Christmas in Notting Hill. Discover the cast, where it was filmed, how to watch, and if a sequel is planned. Get your cosy Christmas watch sorted.
Jeremy Clarkson has paused filming for Clarkson's Farm and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, revealing his health scare and fears about his first break in four decades. Read his candid interview.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
A planning inspector has upheld Dudley Council's refusal of an MOT centre in Brierley Hill, citing significant highway safety risks from potential pavement parking. Read the full verdict.
Three new Birmingham railway stations are finished, with passenger services set to start early next year. The project ends an 80-year wait for rail travel in the area.
Construction is finished on five new stations in Birmingham and Walsall, marking a major step for the Camp Hill line's return. Passenger services are set to begin early in 2025.
Construction on five new West Midlands stations, including Kings Heath and Moseley, is finished. Passenger services will begin in early 2026, ending decades-long waits.
Construction on five new stations in Birmingham and the Black Country is finished. Services will begin in early 2025, restoring passenger trains to some lines after decades. Read more.
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
Mr Pumpkin's farm in Stanley Common donated £5,171.30 to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance after a successful pumpkin picking season. Discover how this community event has raised over £26,000 for critical lifesaving missions.
A group of travellers at Daisy Farm Park in Birmingham have been served an eviction notice and must leave by December 22. Local councillor expresses frustration over repeated incursions.
Edge Hill University appoints Professor Abigail Moriarty as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education & Students), bringing expertise in student experience and digital innovation from the University of Lincoln. Read more.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.
Five distinguished Edge Hill University law graduates returned to campus for an inspiring alumni panel, sharing career journeys and advice with current students. Discover the paths from degree to practice.
Chippenham RFC's Under-11s receive a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes Wessex for new match-day kits. Discover how this local developer supports community youth sports.
American fast food chain Wendy's has launched its latest UK outlet at Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill, delighting fans with its signature burgers and Frosty desserts just before Christmas.