Top 10 UK Commuter Towns Revealed for 2026
A new report reveals the best UK commuter towns for 2026, featuring three West Midlands hotspots. Discover where affordability meets quality of life.
A new report reveals the best UK commuter towns for 2026, featuring three West Midlands hotspots. Discover where affordability meets quality of life.
Discover the eight best towns and villages to live in Worcestershire, from historic Malvern to vibrant Worcester. Find your perfect home in the heart of England.
Discover eight charming West Midlands market towns ideal for a picturesque winter day trip. From historic Bewdley to glass-making Stourbridge, find your perfect snowy retreat.
Discover the top 10 West Midlands market towns perfect for Birmingham commuters in 2026. Featuring excellent rail links, schools, and amenities for your move.
Beat the January blues with a day trip to these seven picturesque West Midlands market towns. Discover history, shops, and scenic beauty just a short drive from Birmingham in 2026.
Explore seven historic West Midlands locations recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book, tracing their evolution from medieval settlements to modern towns. Discover their fascinating journey.
A year after meeting on a late-night London Northwestern Railway service, Steve Higgs recreated the journey and proposed to Payal Pandya with the train guard's help. Read their heartwarming UK love story.
The historic market town of Ledbury is officially Britain's fourth prettiest. Explore its indie shops, cobbled lanes, festive craft fair and how to visit from Birmingham.
A new crime severity list ranks Birmingham as the 6th most dangerous area in Britain for violent crime. See where your town ranks and get the latest crime news.
Discover the West Midlands towns leading a revival of independent shops and community spirit, according to the 2025 Rightmove index. Find out why residents love them.
Discover four underrated West Midlands market towns and villages, rich in history and charm, that are perfect for a rewarding visit in 2026. Plan your trip now.
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.
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.
Explore six unconventional West Midlands towns perfect for a winter escape. From Georgian architecture to UNESCO sites, discover hidden gems beyond the typical tourist trail.
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.
Arctic air set to bring UK's first snow to over 20 areas, with temperatures plummeting to -4C. Discover the full forecast and see if your town is affected.
Discover why the charming Staffordshire city of Lichfield, with its winding streets and stunning cathedral, has been rated one of Britain's best places to live.
Discover seven picturesque West Midlands market towns where local businesses are counting on festive visitors to survive the crucial Christmas trading period.
New government data reveals Gloucestershire requires up to 76,000 new homes by 2040, potentially necessitating two new towns to address the county's housing shortage and economic growth needs.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi has identified 23 key towns across the UK where it's actively seeking sites for new store openings, with Birmingham and the West Midlands featuring prominently in their expansion strategy.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
Passengers across Britain are fighting back against confusing ticket machine pricing that's costing travellers millions. Discover how commuters are challenging unfair fares and what it means for your wallet.
Discover which West Midlands communities have been named among the best places to live in 2025, from picturesque villages to thriving market towns offering exceptional quality of life.
Commuters on the M6 are reporting a bizarre phenomenon that's leaving them scratching their heads. Discover the unexplained object that's become the motorway's biggest talking point.
Get ready for a new era of rail travel across the Midlands as state-of-the-art trains prepare to hit the tracks, offering enhanced comfort and reliability for thousands of daily commuters.
Explore why the historic market town of Ludlow has been named one of Britain's finest places to visit, from its medieval architecture to award-winning food scene and vibrant community spirit.