Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham's Kitts Green has transformed from an Ofsted 'requires improvement' rating to being ranked among Britain's top 10 primary schools. Discover the school's 'secret to success'.
Your essential guide to the 2026 TV Choice Awards, featuring The Night Manager's return, Bridgerton S4, and how to vote for your favourites. Discover the must-watch TV for the new year.
Your complete guide to the Boxing Day TV schedule across major UK channels. Discover the best films, festive specials, and family shows to enjoy on 26th December 2025.
Discover how to find and buy unwanted Christmas gifts on eBay for huge discounts. Our guide reveals the best categories, search tips, and timing for savvy UK shoppers.
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?
Lifestyle experts name the eight best areas to live in the West Midlands in 2026. Discover the top picks, from Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to vibrant Kings Heath.
For 87 Christmases, Eric Davies has played carols on Abergavenny's High Street. At 95, he continues a family Salvation Army tradition started in the 1890s, raising vital funds for local causes.
The Crown and Anchor pub in Chesterfield raised £1,953.75 for Ashgate Hospice in memory of Jill Parsley. The community event featured free live music and a raffle. Read more about this heartwarming story of local charity work.
Liverpool and Wolves face a crippling injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash, with 16 players combined ruled out. Get the latest team news and fitness updates here.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
The historic Cotswold town of Malmesbury, England's oldest borough, has been celebrated in The Sunday Times' prestigious 'Best Places to Live 2025' guide. Discover its charm and community spirit.
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
From Galaxy Truffles to Time Outs, discover the 11 beloved chocolates removed from Cadbury Heroes, Roses, Quality Street and Celebrations tubs. Find out what's changed in your festive favourites.
Five future guide dogs experienced the sights and sounds of Bristol Airport in a special training visit. Learn how this prepares them for life-changing work and how the airport supports assistance dogs.
Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.
Hinckley Museum and dozens of local volunteers were celebrated at the annual Making a Difference awards. Discover the community champions making a real impact.
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
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.
Tony Mullane fears his £2 taxi-bus service for Liverpool FC fans could be squeezed out as the city region moves to a publicly controlled bus network. Read his story and the Combined Authority's response.
Ryanair bases a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, adding three new routes and 250,000 seats as part of a major $600m investment in the North West.
33 individuals, groups and businesses were celebrated as community champions in North Kesteven for their voluntary work and community spirit. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
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.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
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.
George Evans marks his 100th birthday, joining five other centenarian veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. Discover their incredible stories of service and longevity.
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.
Albatross Death Cult in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter leapfrogs two-Michelin-starred Opheem to rank 12th in the prestigious Harden's guide. Discover the 'amazing' 14-seat canalside spot.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
John Callaway, 43, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping a student in his van after offering her a lift home in Liverpool. Read the full court report.
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.