10 Serene West Midlands Villages for 2026
Discover ten tranquil West Midlands villages perfect for retirement or a slower pace of life in 2026. Explore historic pubs, scenic walks, and unique heritage.
Discover ten tranquil West Midlands villages perfect for retirement or a slower pace of life in 2026. Explore historic pubs, scenic walks, and unique heritage.
A 21-year-old man has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after a collision with a car on Charter Avenue in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
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.
Marks & Spencer's new lambswool blend cardigan in festive holly green and rouge red has become a top Christmas 2025 pick. Priced at £40, it's already earning five-star reviews. Discover this season's knitwear essential.
Ed Sheeran reveals plans for one last global tour before focusing on his daughters' school years and a potential Ipswich residency. Read the singer's family-first strategy.
Santander is offering customers £100 cashback to take out a new life insurance policy. The offer comes as Nationwide announces significant mortgage rate cuts.
Stacey Solomon reveals her dramatic brunette transformation, feeling 'like a whole new woman', but husband Joe Swash hasn't said a word. Discover her reaction and fan responses.
Shoppers are raving about Next's set of three fine knit cardigans for just £31.50. The versatile pack, praised for quality and fit, is a winter wardrobe essential. Discover the deal and alternatives from M&S.
Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean tearfully reveals how a near-fatal health battle led her to sell everything and start a new life in Spain with her husband. Read her emotional story.
Join Lauren Eddie in remembering her nannie through North Devon Hospice's Light Up a Life appeal. Dedicate a star, attend a free concert on Dec 18, and support vital hospice care.
Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.
DWP minister Stephen Timms has ruled out a state pension-level income for terminally ill people under 66, but outlined existing fast-track benefit support. Learn about the Special Rules for End of Life.
Sue Ryder invites Leeds to a 'Celebrate a Life' event on Dec 7. Find a supportive space for grief during Grief Awareness Week. Dedicate, reflect, and connect.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance's inaugural 'Flat Cap and Feathers Ball' raised £52,649, a vital boost for its life-saving service. Discover how the community came together in Leeds to mark the charity's 25th year.
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.
The Met Office issues an amber weather warning for heavy rain across the UK, forecasting a month's rainfall in 24 hours and a potential 'danger to life'. Stay informed on flood alerts and safety advice.
Tŷ Hafan's Every Precious Life Appeal raised an incredible £430,860 in just 60 hours, smashing its target to support families experiencing baby loss. Help continue this vital work.
Discover how Kirit Thakore's journey from a chaotic rickshaw ride in India to his work with ex-offenders in the East Midlands is changing lives through peer mentoring and his new book.
Joyce McCliskie, 102, from a Sutton Coldfield care home, shares her secret to a long and happy life. Discover her inspiring story and birthday celebrations.
Snag the flattering Dorothy Perkins Cable Knit Cardigan for just £17.50 this Black Friday. This versatile winter staple is 50% off at Debenhams. Shop the deal now!
Marks & Spencer's metallic sparkly cardigan, reduced to just £16.10, is the perfect versatile piece for Christmas parties and beyond. Discover why this 'in demand' item is selling fast.
Former steelworker Joe Xerri shares how Marie Curie supported him through bereavement while volunteering. He urges more men to join the UK's leading end-of-life charity. Discover volunteering opportunities.
Dyfed-Powys Police update on the murder investigation after Corinna Baker's body was found in a Cardigan boat yard. A 29-year-old man has been bailed as enquiries continue.
After losing their son Emrys, Gwenno and Luke walked 165 miles for Tŷ Hafan hospice. A symbolic rainbow appeared, bringing comfort and raising over £10,000. Support their appeal.
Geminick Siriban, a nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, receives the Outstanding Achievement Award for his compassionate end-of-life care, as nominated by a patient's grateful family.
The Horrors celebrated their new album 'Night Life' with a magnificent sold-out show in Birmingham. Read our full review of their genre-bending performance.
Francis House Children's Hospice launches its Christmas Appeal with a powerful film featuring a Dukinfield family. Support vital services for families with seriously ill children.
Shoppers are rushing for Marks & Spencer's £36 Textured Frill Detail Cardigan. With a 4.6-star rating and two colours, this popular knit offers timeless style.