Cupid’s Chronicles: Our Valentine’s Day Stories

100 Year old WWII Veteran Returns to Sea in Newcastle

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Roy Elwood, a 100-year-old war veteran from Gateshead, revisited his wartime past by boarding the S/S Hestmanden during its rare UK visit to Newcastle, reflecting on his service in the Arctic Convoys and the enduring bond between the UK and Norway.

Parakeets change the landscape of Shard End

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Photographer Kevin Whiston speaks to Local TV about the rise of ring-necked parakeets in Shard End Park, Birmingham. We explore the ecological impact, community reaction, and what their growing presence means for urban wildlife.

Household bills are rising - if you had £100 spare, how would you spend it?

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With bills up by £36 million since March, we ask people in Birmingham what they would do with an unexpected £100. Would it go on essentials, a treat, or saving for the next round of price hikes?

If northerners were paid an extra one hundred quid, how would they honestly spend it?

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With household bills increasing by £36 million this year nationally, how would you honestly spend an extra hundred pounds if you were paid it?

North East Mayor announces new Metro line in ‘game changing’ £1.85 billion funding deal

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North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, today announced the first new Metro line for 30 years will be built as part of a £1.85bn funding deal agreed with the Government.<br /><br />

“It really has been an awful April”: Why household bills have risen by £36bn since March - and what you can do to cut yours

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UK households are paying over £100 more a month on average - what can you do about it?

Moomin themed bubble tea cafe: Why Bristol brand CUPP has become a global name!

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CUPP, the original bubble tea brand behind this venture, began in 2012 as a mobile van at a street food event in Cabot Circus. Since then, it has expanded to multiple locations across the UK.

What are your experiences of driving in and around Leeds in 2025?

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What are your experiences of driving in and around Leeds in 2025? Drivers spoke to us about congestion, potholes and busy junctions in the city.

Plans lodged for new industrial unit near Birmingham border

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A new development near Birmingham’s border could provide a boost for jobs and business—but at the cost of local farmland and greenery. The outline plans are now with the city council’s planning committee.

Senior Met officer sacked for second time over refusing drugs test

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A senior Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked by the force for a second time after refusing to take a drugs test.<br />