Small Business Owners' Cautious 2026 Outlook
UK small business owners express cautious optimism for 2026 but warn of a 'serious reality check' for the wider economy. Experts cite inflation, rates, and AI risks.
UK small business owners express cautious optimism for 2026 but warn of a 'serious reality check' for the wider economy. Experts cite inflation, rates, and AI risks.
Leamington Spa tops the Midlands happiness rankings and places 12th nationally in Rightmove's 2026 study. Discover which other towns thrived and which struggled.
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.
Leamington Spa and Lichfield rank in the UK's top 12 happiest places, based on a major resident survey. Discover which other Midlands towns made the list.
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.
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.
Local mortgage experts reveal the top neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
Local mortgage experts reveal the seven best neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
Jeff Wayne's iconic musical adaptation of The War of The Worlds announces a major UK concert tour for October 2026. Discover dates, venues, and how to get tickets.
Stoney Hill in Bromsgrove and Monkspath North in Solihull have been ranked in The Telegraph's top 10 best places to live in England for 2026, based on low deprivation scores. Discover what makes these neighbourhoods so desirable.
Discover the exclusive list of Birmingham primary schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Parents must submit applications by January 15 for September 2026 intake.
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.
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 the best place to live in the Midlands, while Walsall ranks among the nation's least happy towns in Rightmove's 2025 survey. See the full list.
The complete celebrity and professional dancer cast for the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2026 has been unveiled, with shows starting in Birmingham this January. Get your tickets now!
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.
Find out when to watch Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 on ITV. All details for the live streams on 6th & 7th Dec and the TV highlights on 13th Dec.
Walsall has been ranked the fifth least happy place to live in the UK, according to Rightmove's annual survey. The Black Country town came 216th out of 220 locations. Read the full story.
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.
A new study crowns Solihull as England's calmest area, with low noise, light pollution & emissions. Discover why it's the ideal family home. Read the full report.
Miley Cyrus joked her engagement ring from Maxx Morando was a Black Friday bargain on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The singer also revealed her unusual paper phobia. Read the full 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.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
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.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals the UK's happiest towns. See where your area ranks and discover the top spots in the West Midlands and nationwide.
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.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals the West Midlands' most joyful towns. Discover which historic spots offer the best community spirit and quality of life.
Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 is sold out, but you can watch Ed Sheeran, RAYE & more live for free this weekend. Get all the streaming and TV broadcast details here.
Birmingham's nightlife receives a major boost as Forum Digbeth redevelops The Annexe warehouse, doubling its capacity to 4,000. The new multi-room space aims to host major live music and club events. Read more.
Discover the five highest-rated pubs in Birmingham this festive season, from historic boozers to modern craft ale bars, as voted by visitors on Tripadvisor.