There are calls for more free children's music lessons as it's feared parents are being priced out paying for instrumental lessons.

Is learning a musical instrument becoming a hobby only for the rich?

As more of us are getting involved in the antiques trade, expert and Made in Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli shares his top tips on spotting a hidden gem.

Made in Chelsea star shares top tips on spotting an antique treasure

Despite the number of suicides across England falling in recent years, the rate remains most prevalent among those working in the construction industry.

Calls to tackle mental health problems within construction industry

The Library of Birmingham hosts more than 100,000 interpretations of Shakespeare works from around the world - many of them from South Asia.

'Shakespeare would've been an Indian if he was around today'

The Birmingham e-scooter scheme returns today as Beryl replaces Voi as the West Midlands' operator.

Birmingham e-scooter scheme returns as Beryl replaces Voi

Birmingham Mela and Birmingham Pride are joining forces to make history this weekend with the introduction of an LGBT+ village for the first time.

Birmingham Mela to host first ever LGBT+ village

An aid worker from Birmingham has travelled to the epicentre of February's earthquake in Turkey to hand out nearly £35,000 in emergency supplies.

Aid worker travels to Turkey earthquake epicentre

The current operator, Voi, will be removing their bikes and racks from the streets over the next few weeks and contacting riders about their passes.

No more e-scooters in West Midlands as Voi contract comes to an end

The campaign group says that hearings are 'stacked heavily in favour of the coaches'.

British Gymnastics complaints process 'not fit for purpose', campaign group says

With this year's COP held in the UAE and next year's in Azerbaijan critics have argued the conference is being bought by fossil fuel producers.

UN boss returns to COP28 for urgent talks to avert 'climate disaster'

People march through the streets of Dublin to protest against increases in the cost of living. The protest was organised by the 'Cost of Living Coalition' which is made up of 30 organisations including trade unionists, student and pensioner bodies and opposition political parties. Picture date: Saturday September 24, 2022.


The surge in private rents in the UK is not mainly driven by higher interest rates, as many would think, an economist said.

The big rent squeeze forecast to continue for two years

Wounded Palestinians are brought to the hospital in Deir al Balah.

The brutal reality of A&E in southern Gaza's largest hospital has been laid bare as medics struggle to save those wounded by Israeli airstrikes.

Gazan hospital at the heart of danger zone after Israel-Hamas truce ends

A second instalment of the Chicken Run movie has always been on the cards, its director said.

Our feathered friends return in new Chicken Run movie

Trading Standards Officers at Britain’s biggest port are warning of a rise in the import of unsafe products for the festive season. 

Christmas toy warning as ITV films dangerous imports

Ishmael Duncan, from south London, pretended to be a model agency scout to blackmail children into sending sexually explicit photos.

Fake model scout blackmailed girls as young as 9 for indecent photos

The prince rejected a claim from Home Office lawyers that it was his 'choice' to leave the UK which led to the downgrades to his security arrangements.

Raheem Rashid

Journalist, ITV News Central