Stark opens Swindon drone factory, creating 100 jobs
German defence firm Stark launches a new 40,000 sq ft military drone factory in Swindon, creating over 100 skilled jobs and boosting UK sovereign defence production.
German defence firm Stark launches a new 40,000 sq ft military drone factory in Swindon, creating over 100 skilled jobs and boosting UK sovereign defence production.
Dame Esther Rantzen, terminally ill with cancer, urges House of Lords not to sabotage assisted dying legislation with 1000+ amendments. Learn about the debate shaping end-of-life choices.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that every state pensioner will become a taxpayer by 2027 unless the government grants an exemption. Discover the full impact of frozen tax thresholds.
A new survey reveals Britain's property snooping habits, with over a quarter browsing homes out of nosiness. Discover the regional hotspots and the AI changing how we search.
A new property study reveals the most affordable towns for first-time buyers in the West Midlands for 2025. Discover where you can get on the property ladder.
Discover the five West Midlands towns named among the UK's 20 most underrated destinations for 2026 by KAYAK. Plan your next staycation now!
A 38-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with arson after a fire at a Birmingham home where four children were present. Read the latest on this developing story.
Derbyshire Police responded to reports of an abandoned dog near Matlock, only to discover a Sven reindeer toy from Disney's Frozen. Read the full amusing story.
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.
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.
Cadbury has reduced its Heroes, Roses & Twirl pouches from 300g to 270g while keeping the £5 price, a move slammed as 'dishonest' by shoppers.
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.
Coronation Street's Antony Cotton reveals paranormal fears during home renovation in Scarborough. Read the full shocking story of his haunted property discovery.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the most popular and fastest-rising dog names in Birmingham for 2025. Find out if your pet's name made the list and see the full trends.
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.
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
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.