UK house prices rise 2.6% to £272,000 average
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.
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.
Black Friday 2025 stretches into 'Black November', making real bargains harder to find. Discover which products see genuine discounts and where to find better deals year-round.
The UK competition watchdog launches investigations into eight companies, including StubHub and Marks Electrical, over misleading online pricing and sales tactics. Discover how this action aims to protect consumers.
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.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Ubisoft UK expects lower sales due to changing gamer habits and fewer releases. Read the full analysis of the UK gaming market's transformation.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is warned that proposed car tax changes in the Autumn Budget could severely damage electric vehicle sales and stall the UK's EV transition.
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.
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.
UK landlords are accelerating property sales before the Renters' Rights Act takes effect on May 1, potentially creating a housing market surge. Experts warn this could reduce rental supply and push up costs for tenants.
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.
FTSE250 housebuilder Persimmon reports 15% sales growth to £2.79bn despite Budget concerns and consumer confidence dip. Discover how the York-based firm is navigating market headwinds.
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.
Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and 36 other artists call on PM Keir Starmer to honour Labour's manifesto pledge and implement a hard cap on extortionate secondary ticket prices. Join the conversation.
Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.
A record-breaking 1,959 Santas completed the 15-mile Jingle All the Way walk from Chorley to Rivington Pike, raising over £41,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice. Donate now to support this vital cause.
Discover the five legendary Birmingham pubs named among the UK's roughest in a viral X thread. These closed boozers, from the West End Bar to the Monkey House, have stories to tell.
Khaja Syed, a Birmingham delivery driver struggling with debt, wins a £1.3 million dream house in BOTB competition but opts for the £1 million cash alternative to transform his family's life.