Midlands Best and Worst Places to Live 2025 Revealed
Leamington Spa named the best place to live in the Midlands, while Walsall ranks among the nation's least happy towns in Rightmove's 2025 survey. See the full list.
Leamington Spa named the best place to live in the Midlands, while Walsall ranks among the nation's least happy towns in Rightmove's 2025 survey. See the full list.
The UK faces a severe Christmas freeze as forecasts worsen, with snow predicted for December 25 and a potential 'Beast from the East' weather event. Get the latest Met Office updates.
Morrisons confirms festive opening hours for 2025, with stores closed Christmas Day. Plus, discover new 'Club 60' café offers providing affordable meals for over-60s.
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
Leamington Spa tops the West Midlands in Rightmove's 2025 'happy at home' index. Discover why this historic spa town, known as 'Silicon Spa,' offers a perfect blend of charm, green spaces, and modern life.
A bride suffered life-changing injuries after plunging 25ft from a hotel window on her wedding night. Read the full court details and outcome of her negligence claim.
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals the UK's happiest towns. See where your area ranks and discover the top spots in the West Midlands and nationwide.
Discover why Leamington Spa has topped Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' index for the West Midlands, from its Regency charm to its 'Silicon Spa' tech hub.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals the West Midlands' most joyful towns. Discover which historic spots offer the best community spirit and quality of life.
UK households can claim up to £10 for electricity used on Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up by December 21 to secure the refund as energy bills are set to rise.
Challenge yourself with our Thursday trivia quiz. Questions range from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings to Labour Party history. Can you beat the final score?
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
Discover Cheltenham's festive magic with four unique Christmas markets, an ice rink, and independent shopping, just a 35-minute train ride from Birmingham. Plan your perfect Christmas day out.
Two Birmingham men feature in a powerful new portrait series unveiled for White Ribbon Day 2025, urging men to speak up against violence towards women and girls.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.
Grab the last tickets for Vicky McClure's Day Fever 2025 daytime disco tour, including a special New Year's Eve party in Nottingham. Discover the full list of festive dates and venues.
Discover Statfold's Magical Santa Express near Tamworth. Meet Santa, ride an illuminated train & enjoy festive activities. Runs until Dec 23. Book tickets from £27.50.
Challenge yourself with our Monday quiz! Questions range from children's TV to Roman numerals. Plus, check the answers to last week's St. Andrew's Day special. How many can you get right?
Campaigners call for four-day school week trials in England and Wales to address teacher workload and retention crisis. Could a shorter week boost wellbeing and results?
Challenge your Scottish knowledge with our St Andrew's Day quiz covering history, culture and traditions. Perfect for testing your heritage awareness this festive season!
Greene King is offering 30,000 free Christmas meals to UK shift workers on 1st December. A festive thank you to the 1.1 million people working on Christmas Day.
Discover why a trip from Birmingham to the enchanting Hope Valley village of Castleton, with its twinkling lights and cosy pubs, was an almost perfect festive escape.
Discover Baddesley Clinton, a stunning Tudor manor house near Birmingham, transformed for Christmas with roaring fires, festive decorations & a magical Snowman trail. Perfect family day out!
Save 60% on a luxury Bannatyne spa day for two with treatments, lunch and prosecco. This Black Friday deal is available at 38 locations nationwide through Wowcher.
Will it snow in Birmingham this Christmas? Get the latest AccuWeather forecast for the West Midlands, revealing a wet December with potential snow on January 1.
Staffordshire Police make 200 arrests in two-month crackdown on violence against women and girls, vowing daily action to secure justice for victims.
Farmers are banned from bringing tractors to a Westminster protest against inheritance tax changes on Budget Day. Police cite risk of 'serious disruption'. Read the latest.
Camrose Vintage Working Day raised a record £32,000 for 32 local charities, including £4,000 for Withybush Hospital services and a hair loss initiative. Discover how to support local NHS services.
Join the University of East London's Winter Festival & Community Health Day on November 26. Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and free health checks at the Stratford Campus.