Top 5 West Midlands Towns for Independent Shops
Discover the West Midlands towns leading a revival of independent shops and community spirit, according to the 2025 Rightmove index. Find out why residents love them.
Discover the West Midlands towns leading a revival of independent shops and community spirit, according to the 2025 Rightmove index. Find out why residents love them.
OpenTable data reveals the 10 busiest restaurants in Birmingham and the West Midlands for festive bookings in December 2025. Discover where locals are dining this Christmas.
Thousands of children in Middlesbrough will benefit from free festive fun, sports, and healthy meals this Christmas. The Bring It On Boro scheme is back, funded by a £250k grant. Find out how to book.
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.
A British YouTuber survived on just Wetherspoons meals for 72 hours, spending a total of £44.38. Discover his surprising favourite dish and daily breakdown.
A clinical nutritionist warns UK shoppers to check apple PLU codes. Codes starting with 3 or 4 indicate non-organic fruit with synthetic wax and pesticides. Seek code 9 for organic. Learn the safe washing method.
Walsall has been ranked the fifth least happy place to live in the UK, according to Rightmove's annual survey. The Black Country town came 216th out of 220 locations. Read the full story.
Walsall in the West Midlands has been ranked the fifth least happy place in the UK in Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' index. Discover the full list and local reaction.
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.
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.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons customers are being urged to learn a hidden three-digit code on fruit and veg to reduce food waste. Find out how to read the labels.
McDonald's UK customers report a shortage of bottled water for Happy Meals, sparking anger. The chain confirms a temporary supply issue, offering tap water as an alternative. Read the full story.
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.
A policy change in Devon automatically enrols eligible children for free school meals, helping over 1,300 more pupils. Discover how this initiative supports families.
Aldi has revived its popular 8p vegetable deal for Christmas dinner essentials. The offer includes potatoes, carrots and sprouts but ends December 18. Don't miss out!
Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools initiative, now supporting over 500 schools, is hailed as 'life-changing' for improving children's health, concentration, and behaviour in disadvantaged areas.
McDonald's has removed the popular Fish Fingers Happy Meal, a staple for UK children. Discover the new options and why parents are disappointed.
McDonald's is removing 11 items from its UK menu, including the nostalgic Fish Fingers Happy Meal, to make way for a new Grinch-themed Christmas range launching November 26.
McDonald's confirms it is permanently removing the popular Fish Fingers Happy Meal from all UK restaurants on Tuesday, November 25. Find out what's replacing it.
Discover the Tower Air Fryer Oven revolutionising UK family cooking. At just £59.99, this versatile appliance offers healthier fried alternatives and multiple cooking functions. Save time and money while creating perfect family meals.
The government's free breakfast club expansion will save families £450 and 95 hours yearly, aiding the cost of living crisis. Over 500,000 children to benefit.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a major expansion of free breakfast clubs in Birmingham's most deprived schools to tackle child poverty and help families with the cost of living.
McDonald's UK launches Elf on the Shelf toys in Happy Meals from November 19th. Choose from 12 festive toys or a book, plus seasonal food items. Find your nearest restaurant.
Discover the 9 best restaurants for Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham 2025. From traditional feasts to gourmet menus, book your perfect festive celebration now!
Discover the finest country pubs in the West Midlands for a luxurious, stress-free Christmas Day. Enjoy festive menus and idyllic settings for a memorable family celebration.
Morrisons is transforming UK supermarkets by replacing nearly 100 fresh meat and fish counters with new Happy Tokyo sushi concessions. Discover the stores affected and future plans.
A heartwarming Christmas initiative has completely sold out, with volunteers preparing to serve 2,000 festive meals to communities across Greater Manchester during the holiday season.
After generations of serving fresh produce to Birmingham residents, the iconic fruit and vegetable stall at Bull Ring Open Market has permanently shut its doors, marking the end of an era for the city's market culture.
In a groundbreaking move, McDonald's UK is transforming Happy Meals by automatically including fruit or vegetables instead of fries, marking the biggest healthy overhaul in decades.