Davies sets strict transfer criteria for Blues summer
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies demands 'speed, strength, size and power' in summer signings after adding Jhon Solis and Dael Fry to the squad.
Category : Property Market
Monty Don's Leominster Life: Homes Avg £237k, 90 Mins from B'ham
Monty Don lives in Leominster, Herefordshire, 90 minutes from Birmingham, where average house prices are £237,089. His garden Longmeadow is the BBC Gardeners' World backdrop.
Easy Strawberry Meringue Cheesecake Recipe for Summer BBQs
This no-bake strawberry meringue cheesecake is the perfect dessert for summer gatherings. Made with simple ingredients and minimal effort, it combines classic flavours for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Strangeways Apartments Set for Approval Despite Opposition
Plans for 251 'high-quality' private apartments near Strangeways prison in Manchester are recommended for approval, despite 15 objections citing congestion, blocked views, and devaluation of existing flats.
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Three Pension Changes Urged on Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham faces calls to scrap stamp duty, reintroduce corporation tax relief, and offer retail investor options for pension schemes, rather than imposing new tax relief conditions.
UK House Prices Up 0.2% in June, North Leads Growth
UK house prices rose 0.2% in June to £299,330, reversing May's decline, as mortgage rates eased. Southern England saw annual falls while northern regions drove growth, with North East prices up 2.8%.
Lloyds Bank customers see £518 boost in house prices
Lloyds Bank reports a £518 monthly increase in house prices to £299,330, with experts citing a holding phase in the market amid affordability constraints and economic uncertainty.
Retirement Flats Planned for Bollington Industrial Site
Plans for 40 retirement apartments and a 75-bed care home on the SMC Euroclamp site in Bollington have been submitted, promising 61 new jobs.
Hirix Air Cooler Humidifier Deal on Wowcher
Save 55% on the Hirix portable air cooler and humidifier on Wowcher, now £34.99. Ideal for hot weather with multiple modes and timer.
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Reeves Cuts HGV Tax to £1 Before Exit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a £1 Vehicle Excise Duty for 680,000 HGV drivers from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, saving up to £912 per vehicle.
Arsonist in Freddy Krueger top jailed for 25 years
Andrew Gorrell, 55, wore a Nightmare on Elm Street top while setting fire to a Wednesbury home, killing pensioner John Edwards, 82. He was jailed for life with a minimum of 25 years.
EasyJet Shares Surge on Castlelake's £5.5bn Bid
EasyJet agrees in principle to a £5.5bn takeover by US firm Castlelake, sending shares up over 10%. The board would recommend the £6.90-per-share offer.
Burnham Plans £2,500 Mansion Tax on 150,000 Homes
Andy Burnham plans to lower the mansion tax threshold to £1.5m, hitting 150,000 additional families with a £2,500 charge, sparking criticism from the Tories and industry experts.
Leamington Spa Tops Birmingham Commuter Town List
Leamington Spa is the top Birmingham commuter town, with homes generating 55% more enquiries than Birmingham itself, according to Rightmove.
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Poundland Mansion Still for Sale After Two Years
A grand mansion in Claverley, once home to Poundland's founder, remains unsold after two years on the market, with a £1.5 million price tag.
Police Hunt Owners of Suspected Stolen Sunglasses
West Midlands Police are seeking owners of suspected stolen sunglasses after jailing a man for handling stolen goods, with over 100 pairs recovered.
Aston Villa fined €22.5m, face Champions League transfer ban
Aston Villa have been fined €22.5m by UEFA for breaching financial sustainability rules, with €15m suspended. They also face restrictions on registering new players for next season's Champions League.
Reeves Warned 22% ISA Tax Could Backfire
Rachel Reeves faces warnings that her new 22% tax on cash savings in stocks and shares ISAs will deter investors, with experts citing increased complexity and confusion.
Ex-funeral parlour in Bearwood up for auction at £495k
A former funeral parlour in Bearwood, with three self-contained flats, is going under the hammer with a guide price of £495,000. The property at 95-99 Three Shires Oak Road will be auctioned live on July 9.
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Wolverhampton Student Block Listed at £4.5 Million
Cleveland Studios in Wolverhampton, a 63-studio student accommodation building completed in November, is up for sale at £4.5 million, with an estimated annual rental value of £528,000.
Homebuyers Face £244-a-Month Extra Charge as Sales Slump
Homebuyers risk a £244-a-month extra charge as sales agreed fall 7% year-on-year, with buyer numbers down 15%, Zoopla reports. Mortgage rates hit 5%, adding £125 monthly on average.
Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Prenup: Legal Experts Weigh In
Legal experts say it’s highly likely Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce signed a prenuptial agreement before their wedding, given her £1.6 billion fortune and his £67 million net worth.
Blackpool Semi-Detached Home with Garden and Driveway
A three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackpool with a private garden and driveway is on the market for £150,000, offering freehold ownership.
Swift-Kelce Wedding Schedule Revealed via NYC Permit
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding schedule has been revealed through a New York City permit, with the event set for Friday July 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, closing several blocks.
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Olivia Bowen Memoir Amazon Deal
Olivia Bowen's memoir 'Lost Until Loved' is available at a reduced price on Amazon, sharing her journey from heartbreak to happiness.
Stoke-on-Trent: Where Cheap Homes Sell Fastest in UK
Stoke-on-Trent tops list of UK cities where cheap homes sell fastest, with average price £166,000 and sale time of 234 days, ideal for first-time buyers.
Aston Villa fined €22.5m by UEFA for spending breach
Aston Villa have been fined €22.5m by UEFA for breaching squad cost ratio rules, with €15m suspended. Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle also fined.
Nationwide: UK House Prices Fall £540 in June
UK annual house price growth rose to 2.2% in June, but average prices fell £540 month-on-month to £277,484, according to Nationwide.
Aston Villa fined £19.4m by UEFA for financial breach
Aston Villa are one of four Premier League clubs fined by UEFA for breaching financial sustainability regulations, with a £19.4m penalty partly suspended.
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Andy Burnham Backs £860 Property Tax for Typical Homes
Andy Burnham proposes a 0.48% annual property tax, costing typical homeowners £860, with higher rates for second homes and overseas buyers.
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