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Black Country, New Road: 'We had a choice: end the band or share the spotlight'
When Black Country, New Road’s singer quit, they could have called it a day. Instead, they have reinvented themselves as the most exciting indie pioneers sinc ...
Six 'dodgy' Greater Manchester pubs that people were wary of drinking in for good reason
Some of the region's boozers have gained a reputation for being 'rough' or a bit 'dodgy' over the years. Here, we look at the inside story of six notorious lost ...
Cornwall’s secret gardens tell wild stories in a new anniversary book
Cornwall’s most spectacular gardens, from the Eden Project to cliff-hugging theatres, are marking 30 years of growth, exotic beauty and surprise additions in ...
Hundreds of CCTV cameras in operation across Greater Manchester are feared to be a 'security threat'
The cameras were banned from 'sensitive sites' within government departments in 2022 ...
Aldi's 68p buy is everything you need for summer
It's part of a new range from the budget retailer ...
Dunelm shoppers say 'classy' and 'great value' table lamp 'gives room a real hotel feel'
"Very stylish and glam. Looks expensive. So nice, I brought a second one. The right type of gold - does not look tacky." ...
Helen Flanagan's 'missing millions' as star 'has no money' and forced to sell home
Helen Flanagan has been forced to sell her dream home after being banned from driving and telling a court she can't afford taxis for her three children ...
The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about
One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds ...
London Marathon 2025: Why does anybody bother? I think I might know why
This Sunday’s London Marathon — the 45th — could be the biggest marathon in the world, with 56,000 runners. A large number, for sure. Until you compare it ...
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko Suggests Possible Territorial Concessions for Peace with Russia
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has told the BBC that Ukraine may have to give up land as part of a peace deal with Russia, amid a growing pressure from Pr ...
New on Netflix in May 2025 — 'The Four Seasons,' 'Sirens' and all the movies and shows to stream this month
Here are the shows and movies you need to watch on Netflix this month, including "The Four Seasons," "Sirens" and more. ...
Brummies win £35k on free lottery with no ticket
Pick My Postcode is a free daily lottery that gives players multiple chances to win cash prizes ...
We visited Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to see what was inside
Join us for a look around William Shakespeare's family home and his former mansion New Place in the picturesque riverside town ...
Behind the scenes at Luail as Ireland’s national dance company prepares to open Dublin Dance Festival
Artistic director Liz Roche has programmed Chora, a triple bill. ‘The dancers are constantly shifting focus and vocabularies, which really requires agility’ ...
'I get paid to visit hidden gem locations and change people's minds about the Midlands'
Sarah O'Connor visits a host of hidden gems across the region ...
Full list of conditions that pharmacists can treat patients for without GP
A chief medic in Birmingham has encouraged Brummies to use the scheme which can be used for seven conditions ...
The areas with the 'worst' drivers as DVLA revokes 140,000 driving licences
DVLA data has revealed that over 140,000 UK driving licence holders are currently barred from the road. The agency has also warned motorists about updating thei ...
Gym-goers queuing at 'only working machine' slapped with parking warnings at Solihull leisure centre
Dozens of leisure centre members were served with notices - while waiting in a long queue to get their free parking ticket ...
Dunelm's 'eye-catching' £30 garden ornament is 'a real talking point'
Dunelm said the 73cm tall Gold Peacock Indoor Outdoor Ornament was an "exquisite" ornament that was "perfect for a centrepiece" ...
I fled Birmingham at midnight on a 'doomed' A38 mission to the past
Who knew that the Aston Expressway would prove to be a time machine? ...
The Conor McGregor Manifesto: A Culture for Vultures and Making Roads Great Again...for Ass*oles
On a bank holiday weekend I found the Irish culture 'Mad Mac' says he is here to save is alive and well no thanks to him ...
The one thing Manchester United can give Kobbie Mainoo that might smooth contract talks
Talks over a new deal for Kobbie Mainoo are ongoing at a slow pace and this season might not have helped grease the wheels for the youngster at Man Utd. ...
Therapist tells court he's in 'total fear' of ex client he had 'toxic' relationship with
The therapist has been granted a domestic violence Protection Order against the woman ...
Doctor says one food is 'worse than smoking' and biggest cause of 'early death'
Dr Chris van Tulleken, a BBC science presenter and specialist in infectious diseases, has claimed that one food is 'worse than smoking' and is the biggest cause ...
Science news this week: A 'skull' on Mars and the discovery of a brand-new color
April 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. ...
The old-fashioned beach day with 'best fish and chips' a £16 train ride from Birmingham
Llandudno's North Shore Beach offers visitors a traditional beach day experience with donkey rides, Punch and Judy shows, ice creams on the Victorian pier and s ...
Beyond Paradise star has an amazing family history, and famous actress daughter
Felicity Montagu, who plays Margo Martins in BBC One's Beyond Paradise, has a very famous actress daughter who she has appeared alongside in a radio series ...
Distinct subtypes of senescent skin cells identified
Senescent skin cells, often referred to as zombie cells because they have outlived their usefulness without ever quite dying, have existed in the human body as ...
Sexual violence in Chad: ‘There were four girls raped in front of us. Their mother cried for their safety’
Rape and sexual assault are used as weapons of war in Sudan. A refuge in Adre in Chad offers ‘a safe space for women and girls’ where they can make handicra ...
Jamie Oliver's former chef among those recently sentenced by magistrates in Cornwall
A woman who stole pizza is also on the list ...
New Study Challenges Assumptions About Shark Bites as Defensive Behavior
Sharks might not be as responsible for rare human bites as we assumed. In a study released today, scientists argue that at least some shark bites should be cons ...
A look at winners of the 2024 National Newspaper Awards handed out in Montreal
Here is a look at the winners of the National Newspaper Awards, handed out Friday night in Montreal. ...
Dog behaviourist names 5 of the most lovable breeds
Lindsay Arliss, a behaviour and training specialist at Woodgreen Pets Charity, said dogs show love in all sorts of unique ways - and some breeds are more affect ...
Computational biology uncovers RNA changes in ALS patients
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that destroys the nerves necessary for movement. About 30,000 people in the United States are affected, and doc ...
‘Actions don’t back the words up’: Dogs coach’s honest admission as Jamarra call set to ‘come to a head’
‘Actions don’t back the words up’: Dogs coach speaks out over ongoing Ugle-Hagan saga ...
Wedded to charity: The Catholic sisters of St. Louis and their work in 1888
In 1888, a Post-Dispatch article highlighted the work of several of the Catholic orders in St. Louis: ...
Study illuminates a general principle of neural processing in the brain’s serotonin system
Our lives are filled with binary decisions – choices between one of two alternatives. But what's really happening inside our brains when we engage in this kin ...
Exploring ondansetron as potential therapy for opioid-exposed infants
As the opioid crisis continues, the number of babies born with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) – a condition that affects infants whose mothers use ...
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein ...
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko Suggests Possible Territorial Concessions for Peace with Russia
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has told the BBC that Ukraine may have to give up land as part of a peace deal with Russia, amid a growing pressure from Pr ...
New Study Challenges Assumptions About Shark Bites as Defensive Behavior
Sharks might not be as responsible for rare human bites as we assumed. In a study released today, scientists argue that at least some shark bites should be cons ...
M&S shoppers praise 'classy' £39 oversized linen shirt that 'doesn't crease'
The short-sleeved shirt can be worn with jeans, skirts or trousers or as a beach cover-up on holiday ...
Black Country, New Road: 'We had a choice: end the band or share the spotlight'
When Black Country, New Road’s singer quit, they could have called it a day. Instead, they have reinvented themselves as the most exciting indie pioneers sinc ...
Six 'dodgy' Greater Manchester pubs that people were wary of drinking in for good reason
Some of the region's boozers have gained a reputation for being 'rough' or a bit 'dodgy' over the years. Here, we look at the inside story of six notorious lost ...