Stoney Hill in Bromsgrove and Monkspath North in Solihull have been ranked in The Telegraph's top 10 best places to live in England for 2026, based on low deprivation scores. Discover what makes these neighbourhoods so desirable.
The Department for Education confirms a £50m free school in Walsall, creating 1000 places. Windsor Academy Trust will deliver the project, which faces local opposition over its Reedswood Park site.
Four West Midlands state primary schools have been ranked among the nation's top 100 in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list.
The Warwickshire village of Ilmington has been crowned the best place to live in the Midlands for 2025 by The Sunday Times. Discover why this Cotswolds gem is thriving.
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.
Sainsbury's confirms Christmas 2025 opening hours and festive Aldi Price Match deals. Find your local store times and how to feed six for £2.30 per person.
Morrisons confirms festive opening hours for 2025, with stores closed Christmas Day. Plus, discover new 'Club 60' café offers providing affordable meals for over-60s.
Get every live update from day two of Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 with Barclaycard. Kylie Minogue, Louis Tomlinson & more take the stage. Follow the action here!
Challenge yourself with our weekly Sunday quiz! Featuring questions on British wildlife, classic literature, and cryptic clues. See how you score and check last week's answers.
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.
Get every live update from Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 with Barclaycard. See the star-studded line-up, backstage moments, and how to watch on TV. Don't miss out!
Find out when to watch Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 on ITV. All details for the live streams on 6th & 7th Dec and the TV highlights on 13th Dec.
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.
Rochdale's Mayor shares highlights from the first six months, including Remembrance commemorations, support for women's sport, and diverse cultural celebrations. Read the full update.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
Faced with long NHS waits, thousands are paying for private MRI, CT and X-ray scans via services like Scan.com for faster results and peace of mind. Discover the costs and patient experiences.
A new study crowns Solihull as England's calmest area, with low noise, light pollution & emissions. Discover why it's the ideal family home. Read the full report.
A Sheffield NHS team has won a national nursing award for creating a personalised follow-up service for women with a rare pregnancy-related cancer, focusing on holistic patient support.
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.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals Birmingham's best secondary schools, with state schools showing a remarkable 9.4 place surge. Discover the top performers.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals Sutton Coldfield as the West Midlands' top spot for wellbeing, beating Birmingham. Discover why this royal town excels.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals the UK's happiest towns. See where your area ranks and discover the top spots in the West Midlands and nationwide.
Discover why Leamington Spa has topped Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' index for the West Midlands, from its Regency charm to its 'Silicon Spa' tech hub.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals the West Midlands' most joyful towns. Discover which historic spots offer the best community spirit and quality of life.
Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 is sold out, but you can watch Ed Sheeran, RAYE & more live for free this weekend. Get all the streaming and TV broadcast details here.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
Aston Villa vs Wolves, Liverpool vs West Ham, and Nottingham Forest vs Brighton all start at 2:05pm due to Manchester United's early fixture. Discover the scheduling changes.
Sky is refunding customers up to £290 after discontinuing its Sky Live service. The interactive TV feature will shut down permanently on December 4, 2025.