London, An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to over 11 years in a hit-and-run crash involving a husband and wife in the West Midlands region of England. Harinderpal Athwal, 41, was driving a car along Soho Road in Birmingham in December last year when he hit the pedestrian couple, killing the h»»»

The HS2 'fiasco' is on track to cost £100billion and might not open until 2039, it was revealed today. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander also admitted the trains will not be as 'high speed' as planned as she gave an update on the crisis-hit scheme. Extraordinary details of failings were revealed »»»

SWATCH has been forced to close stores in the UK after crowds swarmed security in hopes of getting their hands on a limited edition timepiece. Shops in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield shut yesterday after crowds rushed to buy one of the pocket watches. Chaos erupted»»»

A child living in an illegal care home is being used by an organised crime gang. He may be moving drugs around the country, transporting weapons or laundering money through his bank account. He reaches out for help but the home he’s living in has been infiltrated by the same gang. They refer him to»»»

More than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemning plans to close an MA in Black studies and global justice at Birmingham City University (BCU), just months after it was first launched. The move follows the controversial closure of BCU’s under»»»

London: Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham said a debt of gratitude towards his home city of Birmingham was behind his decision to buy a minority stake in cricket franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The England midfielder has taken a 1.2 per cent holding in the Edgbaston-based Hundred team at a reported co»»»

The man who lived a life of exploration, curiosity and creativity, Desmond Morris, the veteran zoologist, author, artist and television presenter, breathed his last on 20th April 2026 at the age of 98.Morris was best known for his passion for zoology and surrealist art. The man rose to fame for his»»»

LONDON: Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after squandering a two-goal lead in a thrilling clash with West Ham on Sunday. Daniel Farke's side were moments away from victory at the London Stadium after Ao Tanaka's first-»»»

111 UK Easter Weather Forecast 2026 Update: The Easter weekend in the UK is expected to bring unsettled and windy weather conditions. This includes forecasts indicating strong gusts, rain, and possible travel disruptions across multiple regions. UK Easter Weekend Weather Forecast: Strong Winds, Sto»»»

The UK government says it has learned valuable lessons from the expense, delays and political embarrassment of HS2. And now it has laid out detailed plans for train passengers in northern England who have been so badly “let down” in the past. Northern Powerhouse Rail will apparently bring new and u»»»

LONDON: A former UK doctor faces several charges linked to alleged sexual offences against 38 patients who were in his care, including a child under 13, prosecutors have announced. Nathaniel Spencer, 38, was charged with “a number of serious sexual offences allegedly carried out against patients wh»»»

LONDON – A former British doctor faces dozens of charges linked to alleged sexual offences against 38 patients who were in his care, including a child under 13, prosecutors have announced. Nathaniel Spencer, 38, was charged with “a number of serious sexual offences allegedly carried out against pat»»»

NewsVoirMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the Responsible Jeweller, and the world's fifth largest jewellery chain, has opened two new showrooms in Birmingham and Southall, expanding the brand's presence in the UK. The Birmingham showroom is spread over 5,700 sq. f»»»

The United Kingdom has launched a major crackdown on people working illegally in the country. The initiative, which also focused on disreputable companies employing people illegally, led to hundreds of arrests. The Home Office, which is the UK's interior ministry, said enforcement officers spoke to»»»

LONDON: A 22-year-old Iranian has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration. The man, who was arrested in the city of Birmingham, was detained following a BBC investigation into people-smuggling activities by gangs transporting people in small boats across»»»

A rainbow appears next to the Gateway Arch following strong storms in St. Louis (May 2024). Forecasters say a large area of severe thunderstorms is forecast into Tuesday night and will overlap areas in the Ohio, Tennessee and middle Mississippi valleys that recently were hit by deadly and damaging »»»

Prince Harry learned of King Charles' hospitalization through news reports and not directly from Buckingham Palace. King Charles experienced temporary side effects during cancer treatment and briefly stayed in the hospital. He has since returned home. Buckingham Palace did not want to cause unneces»»»

The winners in Britain's housebuilding boom mustn't just be developers and corporate landlords, a think tank has warned, after research found locals were already losing out. The Government has touted Greater Manchester as a model for development after a decade-long property boom in the city. But re»»»