Leamington Spa Named Midlands' Happiest Place to Live
Leamington Spa tops the Midlands happiness rankings and places 12th nationally in Rightmove's 2026 study. Discover which other towns thrived and which struggled.
Leamington Spa tops the Midlands happiness rankings and places 12th nationally in Rightmove's 2026 study. Discover which other towns thrived and which struggled.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
Leamington Spa and Lichfield rank in the UK's top 12 happiest places, based on a major resident survey. Discover which other Midlands towns made the list.
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Millions of UK pensioners will see payments rise by hundreds of pounds from April 2026, with the full new state pension reaching £12,547. Find out how the triple lock affects you.
Leamington Spa named the best place to live in the Midlands, while Walsall ranks among the nation's least happy towns in Rightmove's 2025 survey. See the full list.
Discover four underrated West Midlands market towns and villages, rich in history and charm, that are perfect for a rewarding visit in 2026. Plan your trip now.
Birmingham Airport announces a dozen new direct routes for 2026, including Tirana, Rome, and Lapland. Discover the full list of destinations and airlines.
The complete celebrity and professional dancer cast for the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2026 has been unveiled, with shows starting in Birmingham this January. Get your tickets now!
Ryanair bases a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, adding three new routes and 250,000 seats as part of a major $600m investment in the North West.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System for UK drivers is postponed to 2026. Get the latest on the delay, potential Dover gridlock fears, and official plans to minimise disruption.
Discover the specific circumstances where UK motorists can legally avoid paying Vehicle Excise Duty from 2026, including classic cars and disability vehicles. Learn the new rules.
Major new bin collection rules are set for 2026, requiring households to separate waste into four containers. Learn how the changes will affect you and boost recycling.
Millions of UK households face a new TV Licence hike in 2026, pushing the annual cost above £180. The rise, linked to inflation, could see more people cancelling. Read the full details.
Pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 annual increase from April 2026 under the triple lock. Discover how the two-tier system affects payments and the future of the policy.
Major changes to the UK state pension age will start in 2026, affecting millions. Find out if you'll have to work longer and how to plan your finances.
Leamington Spa tops the West Midlands in Rightmove's 2025 'happy at home' index. Discover why this historic spa town, known as 'Silicon Spa,' offers a perfect blend of charm, green spaces, and modern life.
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £575 next year due to the triple lock. Find out how this above-inflation increase affects you and the debate it sparks.
Walsall has been ranked the fifth least happy place to live in the UK, according to Rightmove's annual survey. The Black Country town came 216th out of 220 locations. Read the full story.
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.
The Peaky Blinders film, 'The Immortal Man', starring Cillian Murphy, gets March 2026 release dates for UK cinemas and Netflix. Full details here.
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Slipknot co-founder Clown confirms the band's long-awaited 'lost' album, recorded in 2008, will finally be released in 2026. Discover the story behind the mysterious record with a 'Radiohead vibe'.
All the latest reports on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's 2026 wedding plans, including the special date, potential Rhode Island venue, and bachelorette party ideas. Discover the details here.
Reports claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have secured a symbolic wedding date: Saturday, June 13, 2026. Discover the meaning behind the number 13 and the rumoured venue.
The Peaky Blinders film, 'The Immortal Man', starring Cillian Murphy, hits cinemas 6 March 2026 and Netflix 20 March 2026. Get the full story on Tommy Shelby's WWII return.
Discover the 30 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham, as ranked by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Explore the list and see which schools excel in reading, maths, and English.