Actor and runner Mike Morgan will tackle a 200-mile ultramarathon across South Wales to raise £5,000 for a new Sherman Theatre bursary scheme, aiming to break down financial barriers to the arts.
Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has been awarded a Guinness World Record for her massive collection of 1,021 Jellycat toys. Discover her story and the joy of collecting.
A damning inspection reveals HMP Featherstone near Wolverhampton has a high drug availability and self-harm rate. Leaders urged to take 'robust action'.
An inquest opens into the death of two-year-old Isobel Abigail Maxwell, who fell into a pond at her Doncaster home on Christmas Day. Her family performed CPR for 25 minutes before paramedics arrived.
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West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
BBC Gladiators favourite Jamie Bigg reveals the emotional reason behind his decision to reclaim his birth name at 40, following an ADHD diagnosis and divorce. Read his powerful story.
Thousands of UK state pensioners receive bonus Cold Weather Payments after recent freeze. Find out if you qualify and when payments arrive.
The DWP is under fire for a persistent pension error slashing Universal Credit payments. Former Pensions Minister Sir Steve Webb intervenes as claimants lose £110 monthly. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of two people they wish to identify after a teenage girl had her phone stolen on Newfield Lane, Halesowen. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
Six key DWP benefits will not increase in April 2026, despite a 3.8% rise for inflation-linked payments. Discover the full list and what it means for households.
A parliamentary petition with 7,000 signatures calls on the Labour government to exempt all 13 million state pensioners from council tax, citing unaffordability on fixed incomes.
A judge said it was a 'great shame' to jail Jake Bishop, 20, who slashed a man's neck on Broad Street and stamped on another's head. Read the full court report.
Richard 'Benny' Shaw from Huddersfield inspires action for Motor Neurone Disease. Join 2026 events like the Leeds Marathon to fund vital research and support families facing this devastating condition.
A new charitable trust launches on January 13 to safeguard the farm and story of revered Welsh bard Hedd Wyn, fulfilling a promise to his mother. Support the preservation.
Katie Price shares cryptic post about love after reported split from JJ Slater. The former glamour model suggests she may have already moved on. Read the latest details.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a 63-year-old man died on Clayton Road. A 37-year-old man has been arrested. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
UK landlords warn of rent rises as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' two-point tax hike on property income, set for April 2027, adds an average £2,500 to annual bills. Industry voices react.
BBC Traitors contestant Harriet Tyce is a millionaire author. Her book sales soared 96% after the show. She plans to donate any prize money to a breast cancer charity.
Birmingham City pays tribute to former winger and Hall of Fame inductee Robert Hopkins after his death at 64. Read the club's full statement and tributes.
The identities of three teenagers who murdered Peter Cairns in a random Telford stabbing are revealed. Read the full story of the tragic case and the life sentences.
Birmingham chef O'Nica Kirnon is taking on ice cream giants with her unique, homemade flavours. Discover Nica's story and her plans for 2026. Contact for a taste!
Thousands of UK state pensioners with conditions like arthritis or back pain could be eligible for an extra £441 in January via DWP's Attendance Allowance. Check if you qualify.
Richard Perry lost over 11 stone after a family event in Sorrento was ruined by his health. His incredible weight loss journey reversed type 2 diabetes and transformed his life. Read his inspiring story.
A 90-year-old former firefighter was stunned at his birthday party by a surprise reunion with Carly Holden, whose life he saved from a house fire in 1986. Read this heartwarming story of a lifelong bond.
A man and woman from Rugby have pleaded not guilty to five new charges relating to the death of 13-month-old Isabella Stasiak. Their trial is set for October 2026.
West Mercia Police are investigating after a Telford man was robbed at knifepoint during a Facebook Marketplace sale. The force urges caution when meeting buyers.
UK state pensioners with over £10,000 in savings risk losing Pension Credit top-ups. Experts warn the outdated limit unfairly penalises savers. Discover if you're affected.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a Range Rover was stolen in broad daylight from a Morrisons car park in Bilston. Witnesses captured the incident on video. Call 101 with info.
The mother of 17-year-old Tamzin Hall says authorities 'desperately failed' her daughter, who died on the M5 after escaping a police vehicle while handcuffed. Read the full investigation details.