Five areas of Walsall town centre transformation revealed
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
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Midlands' happiest and gloomiest places for 2025 revealed
Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' Index reveals a stark split in Midlands resident satisfaction. Discover which historic towns soared and which urban centres ranked among Britain's least happy.
Midlands pronunciation traps for locals and visitors
From Caldmore to Weoley Castle, discover the Midlands place names that are linguistic minefields. A guide to saying them like a local. Can you pass the test?
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.
Noel is Britain's most festive street name
Ordnance Survey reveals the UK's most Christmassy street names, with Noel topping the list. Discover which festive roads and counties are celebrating all year round.
Ilmington named best Midlands place to live 2025
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 West Midlands' happiest place
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.
Walsall ranked fifth worst UK place to live in 2025
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.
Scarlett Johansson on family reaction to son's name Cosmo
Scarlett Johansson reveals her mother-in-law questioned the name Cosmo for her son, while her own mother loved it. Get the full story on the family reactions.
Sutton Coldfield Named Birmingham's Happiest Place 2025
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.
Leamington Spa named happiest place in West Midlands
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.
NS&I's Top 100 Premium Bonds Winner Names Revealed
NS&I analysis shows David, John, Michael and Susan are the most common names among Premium Bonds winners of £500+. See the full list of 100 names and December's millionaires.
CCTV image released after Stourbridge shop robbery
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man after a robbery at a shop in Sandringham Place, Stourbridge, on September 2. Staff tried to stop him.
Construction starts on £50m Grimsby redevelopment
Construction work is now underway on the £50m Freshney Place redevelopment in Grimsby, set to deliver a cinema, leisure facilities and food hall by 2027.
1970s Baby Names Falling Out of Fashion in 2024
Discover which once-popular baby names from the 1970s are now endangered in England and Wales. See how naming trends have shifted over 50 years and where your name stands.
Harborne named Birmingham's happiest place to live
The historic suburb of Harborne has been ranked Birmingham's happiest place to live in a 2025 study. Discover the secret behind its vibrant community spirit.
Neil Littlewood's Strictly Christmas for Baby Hospice
Coventry's Neil Littlewood competes in Strictly Christmas dance event, raising over £3,000 for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. Read his inspiring story and learn how to support.
Teen girl murdered in Cefn Fforest stabbing
A 17-year-old girl, Lainie Williams, was tragically stabbed to death inside her Cefn Fforest home. Her mother was seriously injured. An 18-year-old man is in custody. Read for details.
Birmingham's Top Dog Names for 2025 Unveiled
Discover the most popular and fastest-rising dog names in Birmingham for 2025. Find out if your pet's name made the list and see the full trends.
Fallout Clothing opens first permanent Birmingham shop
Birmingham's iconic Fallout Clothing, a staple since 1996, opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Martineau Place. Discover this music merchandise hub turned community space.
Birmingham's royal street name confusion crisis
Birmingham residents are demanding change as streets named after royalty create delivery chaos and daily frustrations. Discover why King Charles III Road neighbours can't receive post and how historic naming conventions are causing modern-day mayhem.
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