West Midlands' Happiest Places to Live Revealed for 2025
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.
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.
A 123-year-old pub clock in a historic Midlands market town is telling time again after a £6,000 restoration. Discover the story behind this community landmark.
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.
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
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.
ITV presenter Laura Woods is 'OK' after collapsing live on air. Paramedics cite a virus and dehydration. Read her update and the full story here.
Solihull Council approves David Lloyd's plans to convert tennis courts into three padel courts, catering to the UK's fastest-growing sport. Read the full details.
ITV presenter Laura Woods reassures fans she is 'OK' after fainting live on air during England vs Ghana coverage. Paramedics suspect a virus. Read the full story.
An urgent fundraising appeal launches in Newport to provide gifts and essentials for 300 vulnerable children this Christmas. Donate via the Newport Live GoFundMe page.
Sophie Newnham, 17, from Surbiton, has rocketed to world number one in boccia just 18 months after her senior debut. Discover her journey and her nomination for a major UK Sport award.
British pubs warn of soaring bills and closures as a £150 million business rates increase looms. Industry leaders call for urgent government support to save local pubs.
Queen Mary Grammar School in Walsall receives a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to redevelop its outdoor sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider local community.
Sky is refunding customers up to £290 after discontinuing its Sky Live service. Find out if you're eligible and how the refund process works without any action required.
A man in his 20s was stabbed at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of wounding. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Sky is refunding customers up to £290 after discontinuing its Sky Live service. The interactive TV feature will shut down permanently on December 4, 2025.
Kennedy's, a new family-owned pub, has opened in Moseley, offering live sports, music, and classic British food. Discover the revived community local now!
Drag artist La Voix and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey are the first celebrities confirmed for the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour. Get your tickets now!
Discover the top 8 places to live in the West Midlands in 2026, according to Muddy Stilettos' expert guide. Find your perfect new home today!
Forum Digbeth announces major expansion, doubling capacity to 4,000 with new warehouse space The Annexe. Opening December 20, it marks a new era for Birmingham's live music scene.
Legendary Birmingham nightclub Forum Digbeth is doubling its capacity to 4,000 with a new warehouse space, The Annexe, opening 20 December. Discover the new chapter for the city's nightlife.
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
Kennedy's Pub opens its doors in Moseley, Birmingham, offering live sport, music, and classic food. Visit the new community hub from Friday 28th November.
Hundreds of UK leisure centres face closure due to financial pressures. Discover how the #DoYourBit campaign is empowering communities to save local sports facilities through sustainable fundraising.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Birmingham's premier live music venue XOYO has been acquired by Propaganda Independent Venues, promising renewed support for local artists and grassroots music. Discover how this change will benefit the city's music scene.
Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh reveals she almost refused the role of Madame Morrible in 'Wicked' due to fears about singing live alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Admiral Taverns acquires 21 pubs, including the historic Red Lion in Erdington. The 1899 pub, famed for its tiled bar, secures its community future. Read more.
Discover why Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter has been crowned the best place to live in the West Midlands for 2026, with its Michelin stars and major regeneration.
Chris Bright founded The Diabetes Football Community to challenge stereotypes and create support networks. Discover how football is transforming lives for people with diabetes across the UK.
A shocking report warns 24% of 10-year-olds could be clinically obese by 2035 without urgent action on children's physical activity levels across England.