Swindon mum wins £4.5m Omaze house after ignoring husband
Nicola Dickinson, 59, from Swindon, wins a £4.5m Lake District home plus £250k in Omaze prize draw. She ignored her husband's advice to stop entering. The win changes her family's future.
Nicola Dickinson, 59, from Swindon, wins a £4.5m Lake District home plus £250k in Omaze prize draw. She ignored her husband's advice to stop entering. The win changes her family's future.
Discover Hope Valley in the Peak District. From Mam Tor hikes to Castleton's cosy pubs, find stunning walks and perfect pub stops. Plan your visit now.
Manchester Council is shifting Gorton's heart to Garratt Way with a new town square, market revamp, and 400+ homes. See how the £60m plan transforms the suburb.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit comments to East Devon Council.
Wealden District Council has published four significant planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas in Fletching, Mayfield, Rotherfield, and Danehill. Residents have until January 30, 2026, to submit comments.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit representations to East Devon District Council.
Market Street Service Station Ltd has applied to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage on Budleigh Salterton's High Street. Residents have until January 28, 2026, to submit representations.
Sevenoaks District Council has issued a statutory notice to grant SGN an easement for a replacement gas pipeline at Oxenhill Meadow. Residents have until January 23, 2026, to submit written representations.
A new report reveals the best UK commuter towns for 2026, featuring three West Midlands hotspots. Discover where affordability meets quality of life.
Bridgend Athletic RFC celebrates as four junior teams reach District Cup Finals in April. Discover how the club's youth development is building a bright future for rugby.
Sevenoaks District Council has issued a statutory notice to grant an easement to SGN for a replacement gas pipeline at Oxenhill Meadow. The council will retain freehold and the land remains open space. View plans and submit representations by January 23,
Discover how the AllTrails app uses GPS mapping and community reviews to make exploring the UK's outdoors easier. Perfect for planning your next Peak District walk.
Four fire crews raced to Brown Moss Nature Reserve after two dogs fell through ice. The animals were safely out of the water when crews arrived. Read the full story.
A Coventry councillor will urge the authority to explore a four-day week for staff to boost morale and save money. The motion will be debated next week.
Property values in the affluent West Midlands town of Solihull dropped by over £25,000 on average last year, ranking it fourth nationally for price falls. Discover the latest market data and expert insights.
Rother District Council plans to enforce 20mph limits on all new development roads to boost safety and active travel. Read the full proposal details.
Sevenoaks District Council has published a new list of planning applications. Residents have until January 15, 2026, to submit comments on proposals ranging from house extensions to a Gypsy and Traveller site variation.
The Co-operative Group has applied to sell alcohol from 12am to 11pm daily at its Sherford store. Residents have until January 14, 2026, to submit comments to South Hams District Council.
Firefighters saved a husky from icy water at Manor Farm Park. The elderly owner's 999 call prevented a tragedy. Authorities warn of the dangers of frozen water.
West Midlands Fire Service issues urgent ice safety warning after children were photographed on a frozen Sutton Coldfield lake, urging parents to talk to kids about the lethal risks.
Children were photographed standing on dangerously thin ice at a Birmingham beauty spot, prompting urgent safety warnings from West Midlands Fire Service following past tragedies.
A 13-year-old boy was rescued after falling through ice at a lake in Victoria Park, Tunstall. Fire services issue urgent safety warning about frozen water dangers.
Two men plunged into a frozen lake at Connaught Water trying to save a dog. Essex Fire and Rescue warns of cold water dangers as UK snow alerts continue. Read the full story.
A stunning £3 million Buckinghamshire home could be yours for just £10 in Raffle House's latest draw. Enter now for a chance to win this Grand Designs-style property.
Shock as children seen venturing onto frozen Blackroot Pool in Sutton Park, Birmingham, with a bike. Fire service issues urgent warning after similar tragedies.
Hard-up families in Surrey can apply for combined support of up to £525 from Monday. Two separate council schemes offer cash and vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Stafford in the West Midlands saw the UK's second highest house price rise, adding over £34,000 to average values. Discover the regional trends and expert advice for buyers.
UK house prices fell 0.4% month-on-month in December 2025, with annual growth slowing to 0.6%. Discover how the West Midlands and other regions performed and the 2026 outlook.
Nationwide's latest data reveals an unexpected 0.4% monthly fall in UK house prices in December 2025, with annual growth slowing sharply. Experts warn the market stagnation is likely to persist through 2026. Read the full analysis.
UK house price growth slowed to 0.6% annually in December 2025, but Nationwide forecasts a rebound to 2-4% in 2026. Northern Ireland led with 9.7% growth. Get the full market analysis.