Zoopla reveals UK's most affordable towns for 2025
Shildon in County Durham named Britain's most budget-friendly town for home buyers, with properties costing just 1.23 times average household income. Discover the full regional breakdown.
Shildon in County Durham named Britain's most budget-friendly town for home buyers, with properties costing just 1.23 times average household income. Discover the full regional breakdown.
A 38-year-old woman faces arson charges after a house fire in Witton where four children were present. Emergency services responded to Deykin Avenue property.
Blue Islands airline enters liquidation, cancelling all flights including a new direct route from East Midlands Airport to Guernsey. Passengers advised on next steps.
A blue plaque commemorates Charles Dickens' first public reading of A Christmas Carol at Birmingham Town Hall in 1853. Discover this literary landmark and its heritage project.
UK house prices increased by 2.6% to an average of £272,000 in the year to September 2025. Experts say the market is resilient, defying predictions of a crash. Read the full analysis.
Solihull Council rejects controversial Shirley home extension after planners cite 'conflicting information' over measurements and loss of light concerns. Read the full story.
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood says she's 'regularly' told to 'go home' and subjected to racist slurs. The Home Secretary revealed the abuse during a heated asylum debate.
UK house buyers can save an average of £6,589 as property prices see a significant drop this November. Experts advise acting quickly before the Autumn Budget. Discover the key market insights.
UK house prices see biggest November fall since 2012, dropping £6,589. Experts warn Budget uncertainty is causing buyers to pause. Discover the market impact.
House prices in the West Midlands have fallen by as much as £109,000 in a year. Discover the top 10 areas affected and the latest ONS data. Read the full report now.
A unique £2.25m golfer's paradise in Smarden, Kent, named one of England's top homes, is seeking a new owner. Explore this property with its own academy and practice facilities.
A period property in Reading, left barely standing after fire and storm damage, has sold for an eye-watering £600,000. Discover the potential of this prime plot.
Channel Islands carrier Blue Islands suspends all flights, leaving thousands stranded. Second UK regional airline to collapse in three weeks. Find out about refunds and alternative travel options.
Coronation Street's Antony Cotton reveals paranormal fears during home renovation in Scarborough. Read the full shocking story of his haunted property discovery.
Barclays is offering a £200 welcome bonus for new account holders who meet specific criteria, including paying in £2,000. Learn the steps to claim your cash.
A three-bedroom house in Bilston is on the market for £300,000, hiding a dramatic gothic interior complete with a coffin-shaped TV stand, black kitchen, and four-poster bed.
A three-bedroom house in Bilston with a striking gothic interior, featuring a coffin-shaped TV stand and black leather furniture, is on the market for £300,000.
Blue badge holders are making an illegal mistake that could lead to fines. Discover how misuse is creating a crisis and what it means for disabled parking in the UK.
A courageous mother risked her life running into a burning house to rescue her teenage son, cats and bearded dragons after a drunken ex-lover torched a caravan. Read the full story.
A rare My Girl Doll donated to Sobell House Hospice Charity took a 4,490-mile detour via the USA before reaching Italy. Manager Jay Boydon's persistence secured the £310 sale, funding vital hospice care. Support their work.
MPs reveal state pensioners with mobility issues may use Blue Badge spaces without permits. Check your local council's rules and potential parking benefits now.
A heartfelt handwritten letter from Taylor Swift to Liam Payne, penned in 2017, is set for auction. Discover the note's contents and its poignant history.
A mother and daughter were held hostage after burglars raided their Shropshire home, mistaking it for a drug den. Read how a dropped 999 call led to their rescue.
A pre-Second World War house in Birmingham's Saltley area is set for auction with a shocking £1 guide price, requiring complete renovation. Discover this unique investment opportunity.
Karl Marsh, 52, married Sarah in a moving hospice ceremony after his tongue cancer diagnosis. Strangers funded their special day. Read their inspiring love story.
Gogglebox favourite Sue Singleton shares a stunning 1974 throwback photo from Russia, leaving fans amazed. The Channel 4 star also opens up about her recent health battle with Bell's Palsy.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes details from The Running Man reveal Glen Powell's intense performance. Plus, all the latest entertainment news from Capital.
Alma Cullen's new stage play 'The House of Ghosts' reimagines Inspector Morse for theatre. See this fresh take on the classic detective at New Victoria Theatre until November 15.
A record-breaking 1,959 Santas completed the 15-mile Jingle All the Way walk from Chorley to Rivington Pike, raising over £41,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice. Donate now to support this vital cause.