West Midlands' Best Secondary Schools for 2026 Revealed
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
Major European broadcasters boycott Eurovision 2026 after EBU confirms Israel's place. Discover which countries have withdrawn and why. Read the full story.
Several European broadcasters, including Ireland and Spain, will not participate in or broadcast Eurovision 2026 following the EBU's decision to allow Israel to compete. Read the full story.
Jet2 has withdrawn flights to Costa de Almeria and Split from its East Midlands Airport summer 2026 schedule. Affected customers are being offered full refunds.
Motorists face higher road tax from April 2026 as 13 VED bands increase due to inflation, with the highest band rising by £30. Find out how the changes affect you.
Pubs in England and Wales could stay open until 1am for the 2026 World Cup under a Labour proposal. The plan aims to boost trade and the economy during the tournament.
Reece Winter, 27, ran a 'ghost' drug line in Tamworth, sending thousands of messages. He was jailed for over five years. Read the full story of the police investigation.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
easyJet announces a major new route from Liverpool to Naples for summer 2026, offering affordable travel to Italy's cultural heart. Book now for a direct link to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
The BBC has officially announced The Traitors series four will start on New Year's Day 2026. Claudia Winkleman returns to host the hit deception game with 22 new players.
Lloyds Bank confirms 40 branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham's Harborne, citing a shift to digital banking. See the full list of affected locations.
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
Tenants face higher rents in 2026 as new property income taxes threaten rental supply, Nationwide warns. Experts say landlords will pass on costs. Read the full analysis.
Millions of UK mobile customers could receive up to £104 per contract in a massive £1.1bn class action lawsuit against Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 over alleged loyalty penalties. Find out if you're eligible.
Electric vehicle owners in the UK could see a £49 monthly increase in charging costs from January due to the rising Ofgem price cap. Get the corrected facts here.
Drag artist La Voix and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey are the first celebrities confirmed for the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour. Get your tickets now!
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.
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
The Guinness World Records 2026 book has crashed to just £7.35 for Black Friday, the cheapest price seen. This 67% Amazon deal is the perfect time to buy this Christmas favourite.
Millions of UK pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 state pension increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock impacts your payments.
Millions of UK retirees will see state pension increases in April 2026 under the triple lock system. Learn how the payments work and the policy debate.
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £575 increase from April 2026, confirmed by the triple lock. Discover how this affects your pension and the political debate.
Comedian Peter Kay confirms 2026 tour dates, revealing all profits will support 12 major cancer charities. Tickets on sale November 30. Support a great cause!
Money saving expert Martin Lewis shares seven practical strategies to increase your chances of complimentary flight upgrades. Learn how to potentially fly business class for less.
Comedian Peter Kay reveals the final dates for his 'Better Late Than Never' tour on BBC's The One Show. All 2026 profits will support 12 cancer charities. Tickets on sale November 30.
Get your tickets now for Crufts 2026 at Birmingham NEC from March 5-8. Discover new breeds, watch world-class competitions and celebrate all things canine.
The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, wins the Good Hotel Guide 2026 Editor's Choice. Discover this perfect winter getaway just 90 minutes from Birmingham.
Ali Hussain transported 20 kilos of heroin from Birmingham to Leeds. Police are now hunting two more men in connection with the drug dealing operation.
Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.
A stark report warns a quarter of children could be clinically obese by 2035 without urgent action on physical activity. Discover the findings and the call for investment.