New wedding dress shop opens in Birmingham city centre
wed2b, the UK's largest bridal retailer, opens its new Birmingham Central store on January 14. Brides can get free goodie bags and win a free dress.
wed2b, the UK's largest bridal retailer, opens its new Birmingham Central store on January 14. Brides can get free goodie bags and win a free dress.
BBC Traitors host Claudia Winkleman reveals her go-to lunch spot in Birmingham while filming The Piano. Discover her food choice and why she loves the city's station.
TV star Rylan Clark shares before and after photos of his complete central London flat renovation, designed to mirror a suite at The Langham hotel. See the stunning transformation.
Discover free events in London this January, from art exhibitions and Dry January pints to quirky tube rides and fitness classes. Beat the cold without spending a penny.
Fast-growing chain Sandwich Sandwich is opening its first grab-and-go branch at 1 Broadgate, London, with plans to give away 1,000 free sandwiches on launch day. Discover the details.
BBC Traitors host Claudia Winkleman was spotted filming The Piano in Birmingham, where she declared New Street Station the best in the country. Read her full verdict and see the photos.
The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman was seen filming Channel 4's The Piano in Birmingham's Grand Central with co-judge MIKA. The show's fourth series is set to air this spring.
A review could scrap or restrict the free transport Freedom Pass for Londoners over 66. Critics call it unfair and a 'ticking time bomb' for council budgets. Read the latest.
A landmark former Methodist church in Sheffield's Woodhouse area is set for auction on January 28 with a guide price of £125,000. Discover this unique development opportunity.
New Knight Frank research reveals a sharp drop in large industrial take-up in Wales for 2025, driven by a critical shortage of modern Grade A space. Discover the market trends and future developments.
London Councils installs automatic number plate recognition cameras to enforce lorry controls. Drivers risk £550 fines for non-compliance. Full details on the new enforcement scheme.
Stafford in the West Midlands saw the UK's second highest house price rise, adding over £34,000 to average values. Discover the regional trends and expert advice for buyers.
TV presenter Dec Donnelly celebrates his new £30m ITV contract with Ant McPartlin by purchasing his third home on the same West London street. Read more about the property expansion.
Electric vehicle drivers in central London must now pay the congestion charge as the 100% discount ends. Petrol and diesel car fees also rise to £18. Get the full details on the new charges and upcoming VED increases.
UK house price growth slowed to 0.6% annually in December 2025, but Nationwide forecasts a rebound to 2-4% in 2026. Northern Ireland led with 9.7% growth. Get the full market analysis.
Shoppers queued overnight for new Birmingham store openings in 2025. The secret? Generous free goodie bags for early customers. Discover which brands drew the biggest crowds and what's coming in 2026.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property towns for 2025, with Plymouth leading and two West Midlands locations making the list. Discover the full ranking and price growth.
Discover the budget, ticket prices, and key details for London's iconic 2025/2026 New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out who funds the event and how to watch.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK areas where house prices fell sharply, with one town seeing values drop over £36,000. Expert advice on navigating the shifting property market.
The Welsh Government is contributing £22m to upgrade Cardiff Central station, a non-devolved asset, to unlock £117.8m in UK funding. The project aims to handle 20 million passengers by 2035.
Lloyds Bank reveals the UK's top property hotspots and coldspots for 2025. Discover where prices rose fastest, like Plymouth, and fell most, including Solihull. Get expert insights for your next move.
Bullring & Grand Central in Birmingham welcomed 27 new stores in 2025, from Uniqlo to Pizza Pilgrims. Discover the full list of exciting retail arrivals.
Sarah Smith from Bournemouth hasn't used her central heating for three decades. Discover her top energy-saving tips and how she stays warm for only £150 each winter.
The Valuation Office clarifies how the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge will work for properties over £2 million from 2028. Learn about the targeted valuations and how it aims to create a fairer system.
Explore Birmingham's vanishing Brutalist architecture, from the doomed Ringway Centre to John Madin's masterpieces. Discover the buildings that shaped the city's skyline.
A landmark former pub and nightclub in Tamworth's distinctive Art Deco Lighthouse building is on the market for £300,000. Could you revitalise this historic site?
A heritage railway near Birmingham is running special Christmas Day steam trains on a 'pay what you can afford' basis. Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine on a festive journey from Loughborough and Leicester. Book your magical alternative now!
Labour introduces a 'mansion tax' surcharge for properties over £2m from 2028. Experts analyse the impact on the housing market as October 2025 sales dip 2% year-on-year.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major inheritance tax rule change for farmers and business owners. From April, couples can transfer unused relief, shielding up to £2m from tax. Discover the impact and reaction.