Christmas revellers let their hair down last night despite the bad weather as office party season got into full swing. Storm Atiyah began to show its teeth as it brought strong winds and rain but this did not dampen the spirits of merrymakers in Leeds, Birmingham and Blackpool as they began their festivities. Party goers donned their … Read more
Lisa Bennett, 39 (pictured), was killed before her body was then dumped in a wheelie bin outside the flat in Weoley Castle, Birmingham A couple who drowned their housemate in the bath so they could fraudulently claim nearly £5,000 of her benefits have today been jailed for life. Kevin Flanagan, 39, and Kathleen Salmond, 40, … Read more
A new documentary has revealed how German discounter Aldi has conquered the British market – as 13 million British households are set to shop there this Christmas. Inside: Aldi at Christmas, which airs tomorrow on Channel 5, reveals how the retailer has become a British favourite by championing British meat, copying luxury brands packaging, sweeping up awards … Read more
This is the moment the ringleader one of the UK’s largest ‘chop shop’ cams was caught by police after getting trapped behind a van. Amaan Zameer, 30, and fellow gang members Mohammed Nadeem, 28, Nadeem Arshad, 42, and Zahir Hussain, 31, stole at least 117 vehicles from across the country in burglaries and violent carjackings. … Read more
A new Banksy mural has been covered in transparent Perspex sheeting after it was defaced on a wall in Birmingham, sparking anger among art fans. Bright red noses have been sprayed on two reindeer by a vandal after the artist unveiled his latest artwork in the Jewellery Quarter on Monday. The festive-themed painting had appeared overnight … Read more
Is THIS Banksy getting into the Christmas spirit? CCTV shows ‘elusive artist making festive reindeer mural on Birmingham wall’ New artwork on brick wall in Birmingham is thought to be the work of Banksy The mural shows a homeless man on bench being pulled along in reindeer sleigh Crowds have since flocked to the wall … Read more
A pair of adorable Alaskan sea otters will take up residence in a new multi-million pound enclosure at the National Sea Life centre in Birmingham next year. It took the centre two-and-a-half years to secure permission to bring the critically endangered marine mammals from the USA to the UK. The sea otters face a 5,000 … Read more
Imaginative mother creates a Disney-themed snug under the stairs complete with a desk, fairy lights and a doorbell for her daughter Ami Watts, from Birmingham, took to the Facebook group DIY On A Budget Mother created a room complete with Disney-themed wallpaper and front door The post has since received more than 7,000 views from … Read more
Neighbours in a residential street were left disgusted after a 6ft-tall pile of rubbish was dumped on the pavement outside their homes. The mountain of waste consisted of a headboard, clothes, cupboards, parts of a sofa and even a fridge-freezer. Shaun McRobert, who manages the property from which the litter has been dumped, warned someone … Read more
Shocking moment thug batters rival with a baseball bat while another masked yob brandishes a knife as mass brawl erupts in the street Traffic ground to a halt as gang repeatedly pummelled and kicked their victims One man was hit struck repeatedly with baseball bat as he lay down on the floor A gang member, … Read more
Clarifications & corrections By Mailonline Published: 00:00 BST, 31 October 2019 | Updated: 13:23 BST, 31 October 2019 An article on 5 February last year reported on an interview that the former Arsenal forward Emmanuel Eboue gave to French TV in which he spoke about his ‘personal struggles’. We are happy to make clear that … Read more
It’s NEVER too late to start exercising: People in their 70s and 80s who have skipped the gym their entire lives can gain muscle just as much as ‘athletes’ of a similar age Researchers compared muscle-building ability in two groups of elderly men They took muscle samples from participants before and just after the exercise … Read more
A student who was bullied during his teenage years for being gay has revealed how discovering the power of positive thinking has helped him find confidence. Jack Walton, 21, from Birmingham, said he used to struggle doing ‘simple things’ like going to the shop due to anxiety that gave him a ‘crippling nauseous feeling.’ However … Read more