Coventry Airport to Close in 2026 for Gigafactory
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026 after 90 years. The site will be transformed into a major gigafactory, creating 4,000 new jobs. Read the full story.
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026 after 90 years. The site will be transformed into a major gigafactory, creating 4,000 new jobs. Read the full story.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
Mary Prytherch, a 55-year-old carer from Wrexham, is tackling her first-ever 5k race in a full elf costume. The festive fun run on December 7 raises funds for Alzheimer's Society and Children with Cancer UK.
UK households moved £4.2 billion into Cash ISAs in October, saving over £330m in income tax ahead of Rachel Reeves' allowance cut. Learn what the changes mean for you.
Solihull Council grants listed building consent for a major refurbishment of the Grade II listed Mason Arms pub, a High Street landmark with origins in the 1700s. Read the full details.
Midlands Langar Seva Society serves a three-course festive meal to hundreds of vulnerable people at Birmingham New Street Station on December 24. DJ, carols and Santa add magic.
Nationwide issues a final warning to members with uncashed £50 bonus cheques. The absolute deadline to claim the payment is January 1, 2026. Don't miss out!
A woman was pronounced dead on the M6 southbound near Coventry, leading to a major motorway closure for several hours. Emergency services attended the tragic scene.
Nationwide Building Society reports a record-breaking Black Friday with over 7.3 million transactions, a 9.18% surge from 2024. Discover the data and what it means for UK consumers.
Discover Coventry's authentic side with our guide to 7 hidden gems, from a 14th-century monastery to medieval streets. Explore the city like a local.
Millions of Nationwide customers must act before March 2026 to qualify for £100 Fairer Share payments. Learn how to secure your bonus and avoid missing out.
Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.
A man in his 40s was stabbed in the neck and arm after a disorder near a Greggs in Coventry city centre. West Midlands Police have arrested a 34-year-old man. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Learn how Nationwide Building Society members could secure a £100 bonus payment in 2026 through the Fairer Share scheme. Discover eligibility criteria and key deadlines.
Nationwide Building Society members could get a £100 bonus payment in 2026. Find out the simple step you need to take by March to be eligible for the Fairer Share scheme.
A former mayor warns Dudley's grade II listed post office, left decaying by an overseas owner, may have to be demolished. Calls grow for urgent action to save the historic building.
A Grade II listed church in Wolverhampton, once at risk of demolition, has been transformed into The Grand Palace, a stunning events venue. Discover this incredible story of restoration and community spirit.
The historic Birmingham Skin Hospital, a Grade II-listed Victorian building, is on the market for £1.5m with permission to be converted into 15 luxury apartments in the city centre.
Around four million Nationwide building society members could receive £100 Fairer Share bonus payments in 2026. Discover how to make yourself eligible for the potential cash boost.
Missed payments and unusual spending can signal dementia years before diagnosis. Learn the 5 key financial red flags and how to protect your loved ones.
A derelict morgue, part of the former North Staffordshire Asylum, could be converted into a two-bedroom holiday let. The plan aims to combat anti-social behaviour and preserve the historic building.
The Talbot in Kempsey applies to rebuild a collapsed brick wall in its beer garden, damaged by ivy and a tree stump, to ensure public safety and preserve the Grade II listed building.
Developer Manner commits to rebuilding Manchester's historic Hotspur Press as a student tower, preserving its heritage after the devastating 2024 fire. Learn about the new proposals.
A landmark Grade II-listed former Victorian hospital in Birmingham city centre is set for auction, offering a unique development opportunity for 15 luxury apartments. Discover this iconic piece of history.
Fiona Gale MBE delivered a captivating talk on Denbigh and Ruthin castles' history and conservation at Llandyrnog History Society. Next event: Christmas Coffee Morning on November 29. Join the society today!
Tributes pour in for much-loved father Anthony Priestley, 53, who was fatally stabbed at a Coventry address. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder. Read the full story.
A man was seriously injured after being assaulted and forced into a white Ford Transit van on a Coventry street. A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
Iain Mansfield succeeds Julie-Ann Haines as chief executive of Wales's largest building society. Discover his vision for the mutual's future.
Wiltshire Council approves plans to convert the historic Wadworth brewery in Devizes into 22 homes and commercial space, preserving heritage artefacts and creating a new public courtyard.