King Charles attends Sandringham church with royals
King Charles III smiled and waved at well-wishers after the Sunday service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, joined by other members of the Royal Family. Read the full story.
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Family tribute to David Darke after fatal Appleby Magna pub assault
The family of David Darke, 66, pay emotional tribute after he died from injuries sustained in an assault outside The Crown pub in Appleby Magna. Police have re-arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
MPs urge new Archbishop to stop £100m slavery payments
A cross-party group of 27 MPs and peers warns the Church of England's £100m slavery reparations plan sets a 'worrying precedent'. Read their full appeal to the incoming Archbishop.
Four bungalows planned for disused Worcestershire pub car park
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
Former Walsall newspaper offices to become apartments
Plans submitted to convert historic Walsall Observer offices into four one-bed flats. Decision expected February 2026. Read the latest on this Bridge Street development.
Candlelight Concerts Illuminate Birmingham This Christmas
Experience magical candlelight concerts at St Paul's Church in Birmingham this festive season. Discover performances of Christmas classics, Vivaldi, and The Wizard of Oz. Book tickets now.
Empty Sports Direct transformed into hotel and gym
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
Rochdale Churches' Christmas Services & Carol Events
Churches across Rochdale, including St Chad's, St Mary's, and St Luke's, announce their Christmas service schedules featuring carols, Holy Communion, and community events. Find times, officiants, and highlights for a festive welcome.
30-Year Hunt for Killers of Mum Burned Alive
Tracey Mertens was doused in petrol and set alight on church steps in 1994. With her dying breaths, she gave police a description of her attackers, who remain at large. A £30,000 reward is still active.
New HMO bid for Hagley Road shop after cramped plans rejected
Fresh plans submitted to convert a Smethwick shop into a five-bed HMO after Sandwell Council slammed previous 'inadequate' proposals for 14 people. Read the latest.
Birmingham Church Car Park Plan Gets Green Light
St Michael's Church in Boldmere wins planning permission for a new car park. The scheme, which involves sensitively relocating gravestones, aims to tackle severe local parking problems. Read the full details.
New hotel and shops for Wolverhampton's former Sports Direct
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Explore Chaddesley Corbett: A Historic West Midlands Gem
Discover Chaddesley Corbett, a Worcestershire village with Saxon roots, a 12th-century church, and timeless charm. Plan your countryside escape today.
North Wales Christmas Church Services & Events Guide
A comprehensive guide to Christmas services, carol concerts, and community events across Conwy, Gwynedd, and Anglesey. Find times for Midnight Mass, Christingle, and festive celebrations near you.
£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.
York Waits Bring Early Music to Market Bosworth
The renowned York Waits perform a festive concert at St Peter's Church, Market Bosworth, on December 13. Discover medieval instruments and carols marking the church's 700th year. Book tickets now.
Rochdale Churches Announce Festive Services & Events
Churches across Rochdale, including St Luke's, St Mary's, and St Chad's, have released their schedules for Advent and Christmas services, community groups, and fundraising events. Find service times, study groups, and festive activities.
Mystery firm to move into converted Victorian manor house
A deteriorating 19th-century manor house near Leominster gets planning approval for conversion into offices and on-call accommodation for a secretive local business.
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.
Historic Bearwood Club to Become Housing After Approval
A century-old former working men's club in Smethwick, which fell into administration, will be transformed into townhouses and flats. Council planners approved the scheme despite parking concerns.
Empty Bearwood club approved for housing without parking
Sandwell Council approves plans to convert the historic Corks Social Club into homes, despite highways officers calling the lack of parking 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Gary Neville's Firm to Revamp Historic Kendals Building
Gary Neville's Relentless development firm will transform the historic Kendals department store into offices and retail, securing the future of this Manchester landmark with £44m funding.
Historic Midlands Church Saved, Now Sparkling Venue
A Grade II listed church in Wolverhampton, once at risk of demolition, has been transformed into The Grand Palace, a stunning events venue. Discover this incredible story of restoration and community spirit.
Solihull Barn Conversion for Auction at £240k+
A charming 3-bedroom barn conversion in Bickenhill, with views of a Norman church and countryside, is set for auction on 10 December. Guide price from £240,000.
Historic Meriden building to become four new homes
Plans submitted to convert a historic 18th century office building in Meriden into four residential homes. The proposal aims to rescue the property from disrepair and restore its original character.
Former Birmingham Skin Hospital for sale at £1.5m
The historic Birmingham Skin Hospital, a Grade II-listed Victorian building, is on the market for £1.5m with permission to be converted into 15 luxury apartments in the city centre.
Handsworth residents oppose six-bed HMO plan
Plans to convert a Handsworth family home into a six-bedroom HMO face local opposition over anti-social behaviour concerns. Residents say 'we don't want it here'.
Loughborough Christmas Tree Festival Returns
Loughborough's popular Community Christmas Tree Festival is back, featuring 80 dazzling trees at All Saints Church. Free entry from Nov 29-Dec 20. Donations support church roof repairs.
Former morgue to become luxury holiday home
A derelict mortuary in Staffordshire, complete with its original embalming room, has been purchased for £137,000 and is set to be converted into a unique two-bedroom luxury holiday let.
Ex-morgue could become Staffordshire holiday home
A former mortuary at the old North Staffordshire Asylum could be transformed into a two-bedroom holiday let. The Grade II Listed building was sold for £137,000.
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