Driver Shortages Lead to Decline in West Midlands Ring and Ride Usage Saturday, January 17, 2026 ringandride drivershortage westmidlands publictransport demandresponsive transportpolicy rideusage escooters cyclehire serviceupdate sport A shortage of drivers has caused a noticeable drop in the usage of the Ring and Ride service across the West Midlands. Data presented to the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Transport Delivery Overview and Scrutiny … Read More
BBC Gladiators Star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Warns Co-Star: 'Watch Out for Karen Hauer' Saturday, January 17, 2026 gladiators bbc nitro harryaikinesaryeetey karenhauer strictlycomedancing tv sports entertainment athleticism sport The beloved show Gladiators makes its much-anticipated return to BBC One tonight at 5.45pm, and one of its stars, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey—known as Nitro—is issuing a playful warning to his co-stars. At 37, Harry has made his … Read More
‘Stretchy around bum and tum’ M&S trousers ‘make legs look slimmer’ Saturday, January 17, 2026 m&s trousers comfort winter fashion stretch fitting style workwear twill As the colder months settle in, comfort and style have become a top priority for many. Marks & Spencer’s Jersey Twill Straight Leg Trousers have quickly become a favourite among shoppers seeking both. Priced at £28, these … Read More
Midlands Areas Highlighted Among England's Poorest in New Income Study Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham midlands income deprivation inequality sparkhill blackcountry disposableincome poverty westmidlands A recent study has unveiled that the six lowest-income neighborhoods in England are all located in Birmingham, underscoring significant economic challenges within the city. The research ranks neighborhoods based on average … Read More
BBC Gladiators Star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Reveals Three Key Skills That Helped Him on Strictly Come Dancing Saturday, January 17, 2026 gladiators strictly dancing harryaikinesaryeetey nitro athlete agility bbc livetour television sport Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, famously known as Nitro from BBC’s Gladiators, has opened up about the three key skills from his Gladiators experience that helped him excel on Strictly Come Dancing. The 37-year-old athlete competed … Read More
Inside Birmingham's 'Millionaire's Row' Where Residents Fear Leaving Their Homes Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham edgbaston carpenterroad millionairesrow crime safety affluence security speeding residents Nestled in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just under two miles from Birmingham city centre, lies Carpenter Road—famously known as Birmingham’s ‘Millionaire’s Row’. This exclusive street is home to stunning … Read More