Zoopla reveals UK's most affordable towns for 2025
Shildon in County Durham named Britain's most budget-friendly town for home buyers, with properties costing just 1.23 times average household income. Discover the full regional breakdown.
Shildon in County Durham named Britain's most budget-friendly town for home buyers, with properties costing just 1.23 times average household income. Discover the full regional breakdown.
Birmingham City captain Christoph Klarer discusses his new contract, the club's Premier League ambitions, and his leadership role in an exclusive interview. Discover his journey from Bundesliga to Championship.
Birmingham City captain Christoph Klarer has signed a new contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2029. The defender has been a pivotal figure for Chris Davies' side.
A 38-year-old woman faces arson charges after a house fire in Witton where four children were present. Emergency services responded to Deykin Avenue property.
UK house prices increased by 2.6% to an average of £272,000 in the year to September 2025. Experts say the market is resilient, defying predictions of a crash. Read the full analysis.
Solihull Council rejects controversial Shirley home extension after planners cite 'conflicting information' over measurements and loss of light concerns. Read the full story.
Stephen McAulay, 35, stabbed James Duncan multiple times in a parking row. The victim suffered life-changing injuries including significant vision loss. Read the full court details.
Birmingham City have secured goalkeeper Ryan Allsop's future, extending his contract until 2028. The boyhood Blues fan still aims for Premier League football with his club.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis worsens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1. The year-long dispute has cost £14 million and threatens health hazards across the city.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1, raising fears of extended disruption through Christmas and beyond.
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood says she's 'regularly' told to 'go home' and subjected to racist slurs. The Home Secretary revealed the abuse during a heated asylum debate.
Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty's mother, Caroline, has been banned from his wedding to Holly Ramsay but has bought them a gift and hopes for reconciliation.
Furious London homeowners demand council action as neighbour's Japanese knotweed infestation threatens property values. Residents claim £3.7M homes becoming 'unsellable' due to invasive plant.
UK house buyers can save an average of £6,589 as property prices see a significant drop this November. Experts advise acting quickly before the Autumn Budget. Discover the key market insights.
UK house prices see biggest November fall since 2012, dropping £6,589. Experts warn Budget uncertainty is causing buyers to pause. Discover the market impact.
House prices in the West Midlands have fallen by as much as £109,000 in a year. Discover the top 10 areas affected and the latest ONS data. Read the full report now.
A unique £2.25m golfer's paradise in Smarden, Kent, named one of England's top homes, is seeking a new owner. Explore this property with its own academy and practice facilities.
A period property in Reading, left barely standing after fire and storm damage, has sold for an eye-watering £600,000. Discover the potential of this prime plot.
Motorists report vehicles held hostage by repair shops over unrelated commercial debts. Learn how to protect yourself from similar situations and what rights you have.
Coronation Street's Antony Cotton reveals paranormal fears during home renovation in Scarborough. Read the full shocking story of his haunted property discovery.
A three-bedroom house in Bilston is on the market for £300,000, hiding a dramatic gothic interior complete with a coffin-shaped TV stand, black kitchen, and four-poster bed.
A three-bedroom house in Bilston with a striking gothic interior, featuring a coffin-shaped TV stand and black leather furniture, is on the market for £300,000.
A courageous mother risked her life running into a burning house to rescue her teenage son, cats and bearded dragons after a drunken ex-lover torched a caravan. Read the full story.
A rare My Girl Doll donated to Sobell House Hospice Charity took a 4,490-mile detour via the USA before reaching Italy. Manager Jay Boydon's persistence secured the £310 sale, funding vital hospice care. Support their work.
A mother and daughter were held hostage after burglars raided their Shropshire home, mistaking it for a drug den. Read how a dropped 999 call led to their rescue.
A pre-Second World War house in Birmingham's Saltley area is set for auction with a shocking £1 guide price, requiring complete renovation. Discover this unique investment opportunity.
Karl Marsh, 52, married Sarah in a moving hospice ceremony after his tongue cancer diagnosis. Strangers funded their special day. Read their inspiring love story.
Alma Cullen's new stage play 'The House of Ghosts' reimagines Inspector Morse for theatre. See this fresh take on the classic detective at New Victoria Theatre until November 15.
Newcastle's Malhotra Group secures £660,000 payout from Aviva after High Court dismisses fraud allegations over hotel water damage. Read the full legal victory story.