£6k-a-month loft in former Leamington Spa factory
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
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Digbeth's regeneration: New food hall, pub and venues revealed
Birmingham's Digbeth is undergoing a huge transformation with a major venue expansion, a 17,500 sq ft food hall, and a historic pub revival. Discover all the new openings shaping the Creative Quarter.
Hidden luxury loft in 'derelict' factory costs £6k a month
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
Exciting New Additions Coming to Digbeth in Birmingham
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.
CrossCountry train strike cancelled for December
CrossCountry train passengers can travel as normal this Saturday after the RMT union called off planned strike action. Check your journey for engineering works.
Wetherspoons customers rage over custard axe
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Nationwide reduces buy-to-let mortgage rates
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, slashes switcher rates by up to 0.20% for existing landlord customers, effective from Thursday 4 December 2025.
Birmingham gang convicted over illegal tobacco factory
A gang of four has been convicted for running a sophisticated £500k illegal tobacco factory in Birmingham, defrauding the public revenue of an estimated £4 million. Read the full story.
Birmingham's biggest cannabis factory discovered in Lozells
West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.
Birmingham's 'largest ever' cannabis factory discovered
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
Four Convicted Over £500k Illegal Tobacco Factory
A Birmingham gang has been found guilty of running a £500,000 illegal tobacco factory. Police seized weapons, cash, and over 400kg of tobacco. Read the full investigation details.
Police Hunt Man After Teenager Harassed in Kimberley
Police release image after a 16-year-old girl was harassed and intimidated by a man outside a Card Factory in Kimberley. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
Christmas Steam Train Rides in Birmingham 2024
Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas with festive steam train rides at Birmingham's heritage railways. Book now for Santa Specials and winter wonderland journeys.
Christmas crisp shortage fears as KP Snacks workers vote to strike
A strike at KP Snacks' Billingham plant could cause a Christmas crisp shortage for popular brands like Hula Hoops and McCoy's. Read how the pay dispute may impact festive supplies.
The Works 2 for £12 Kids' Christmas Gifts Deal
Discover The Works' fantastic 2 for £12 deal on kids' Christmas gifts, featuring Marvel, Stitch, and Gabby's Dollhouse. Find stocking fillers, toys, and games now!
Spencer Engineering's £4.3m loss amid 15% turnover growth
Hull's Spencer Engineering Group reports a £4.3m pre-tax loss after a £5.1m impairment on a green energy investment, but sees a 15% turnover rise to £70m and a strong order book.
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield Scheme Key Phase
Birmingham's £1.9bn Smithfield regeneration enters a crucial archaeological phase, uncovering medieval history before transforming the city centre. Discover the timeline and impact.
Button Factory Birmingham Christmas 2025 Events
Birmingham's Button Factory announces its festive 2025 schedule featuring Après Wonderland, a Christmas quiz with big prizes, and a glitzy drag celebration. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Firm fined £16k after teen's arm caught in machine
An 18-year-old suffered a broken arm in a factory incident. Isoma Limited was prosecuted for safety failures. Learn how to prevent workplace accidents.
Magnum invests £50m in Gloucester ice cream factory
Ice cream giant Magnum is injecting £50 million into its Gloucester plant, boosting production of Twister and Solero. This major investment secures the future of the nearly 500-strong workforce.
HS2 funding deadline extension sought for Coleshill works
Warwickshire County Council requests HS2 deadline extension to allocate £2.5 million for A446 Coleshill Junction safety improvements. Read the latest transport news.
Stark opens Swindon drone factory, creating 100 jobs
German defence firm Stark launches a new 40,000 sq ft military drone factory in Swindon, creating over 100 skilled jobs and boosting UK sovereign defence production.
The Works Black Friday: Books from 83p
The Works launches its largest Black Friday with children's books from 83p and adult book bundles. Perfect for budget-friendly Christmas shopping. Shop now before deals end!
Unilever proposes 50 job cuts in Wirral
Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.
Nationwide cuts buy-to-let mortgage rates
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, reduces selected buy-to-let rates by up to 0.20%. New rates are effective from Tuesday, 18 November. A boost for UK landlords.
Christmas rail chaos: 2,500 trains cancelled in £130m upgrade
Major festive travel disruption as key UK rail lines close for 32 days. Plan ahead for Christmas journeys with essential travel advice and project details.
JLR hack costs £200m after factory shutdown
Jaguar Land Rover reveals £200m cost from UK's biggest cyber attack that halted production for five weeks. Discover how the hack impacted Britain's largest car manufacturer.
350 UK jobs at risk in car parts factory closures
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
Premier League deal tackles West Midlands youth unemployment
A new partnership between the Premier League and West Midlands Combined Authority aims to help 29,000 young people find employment through training and work experience opportunities.
Somerset helicopter factory future under threat
Leonardo warns its Yeovil helicopter plant, the UK's last of its kind, risks closure unless a £1bn Ministry of Defence contract is secured. Thousands of jobs at stake.
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