Sutton Coldfield Named Birmingham's Happiest Place 2025
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.
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Skipton named UK's happiest place in 2025 Rightmove index
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.
Leamington Spa named happiest place in West Midlands
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.
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.
Bargain DNA test uncovers link to royal lineage
A man used a £27 MyHeritage DNA kit to find his birth family and trace his roots back to medieval nobility, including William the Conqueror. Discover how affordable tests are rewriting personal histories.
Martin Kemp's 37-year marriage to Shirlie Holliman
Discover the story of Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman's nearly 40-year marriage, from a Wham! introduction to their unconventional St Lucia wedding. Read their heartwarming love story.
Angry Ginge's surprising job before I'm A Celeb fame
I'm A Celebrity star Angry Ginge's normal job before online fame is revealed. Discover his journey from school dinner lady to jungle favourite and his £100k payday.
Earlswood: A Welcoming Village Near Birmingham
Discover Earlswood, a serene village near Birmingham with stunning lakes, a vibrant craft centre, and a community spirit that proves the smallest places have the biggest hearts. Plan your visit today.
Herd Mentality: Amazon's £20 'Perfect Christmas' Board Game
Amazon shoppers hail Herd Mentality as the perfect family board game for Christmas. Priced at £19.99, it's fun for all ages and has sold over 10,000 units. Discover why it's a hit.
Andrea McLean's life-threatening illness sparks Spain move
Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean tearfully reveals how a near-fatal health battle led her to sell everything and start a new life in Spain with her husband. Read her emotional story.
Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo welcome baby boy
Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo announce the birth of their first child, a baby boy named Ziggy. See their sweet hospital snap and celebrity reactions.
Cruz Beckham Reaches Out to Brother Brooklyn
Cruz Beckham makes a public gesture to his estranged brother Brooklyn amid the Beckham family rift. Discover the details and the ongoing tensions.
Why Four Oaks is Birmingham's Most Desirable Suburb
Explore Four Oaks in Sutton Coldfield, where average house prices near £500k and a strong community spirit make it a uniquely sought-after Birmingham enclave. Discover what residents love.
Why Charis Boyce chose a career in funeral services
Charis Boyce explains how a childhood encounter with death led her to become a qualified funeral arranger and embalmer, finding peace and purpose in supporting the bereaved.
Storm-felled oak transformed into resin table by Oxfordshire man
An Oxfordshire IT manager saved a 70-year-old family oak tree, transforming it with beer caps and resin into a stunning table. His DIY project, using tools under £65, created a new centrepiece. Read the inspiring story of upcycling and family legacy.
35 Surnames Linked to Royal Bloodlines
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
Kelly Osbourne on Jack's jungle transformation
Kelly Osbourne reveals how I'm A Celebrity is helping brother Jack after their father Ozzy's death, as the family accepts a posthumous award in Birmingham.
Davide: 136 Calls & Grindr Led to MAFS UK Split
MAFS UK star Davide Anica breaks his silence, detailing the 136 frantic calls and shocking Grindr discovery that ended his marriage to Keye Luke. Get the full story.
Sharon Osbourne's Tribute to Ozzy on His Birthday
Sharon Osbourne shares a poignant message to her late husband Ozzy on what would have been his 77th birthday. The family gathers in Birmingham to remember the rock legend.
Kelly Osbourne's emotional tribute to father Ozzy
Kelly Osbourne shares a heartbreaking social media post on what would have been her father Ozzy's 77th birthday, as the family prepares to receive a posthumous civic honour for him in Birmingham.
Midland woman suffers heart attack aged just 27
Neena Chauhan ignored early chest pains until the agony became crushing. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms and mental health recovery.
Daily Quiz: Can You Answer These Tricky Questions?
Challenge yourself with our Tuesday trivia quiz! From Coronation Street to the Tower of London ravens, see how many questions you can answer correctly. Try it now!
Apply for £150 Cost of Living Support from Monday
Struggling UK households can apply for a £150 payment from the Household Support Fund from 9am on Monday 8 December. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim.
Alex Scott leaves I'm A Celeb for family emergency
I'm A Celebrity star Alex Scott reveals she flew home immediately after eviction due to her partner Jess Glynne's mother suffering a major stroke. Read the emotional story.
Shropshire teen missing in Romania mountains for over a week
George Smyth, 18, vanished while hiking in the Bucegi Mountains after calling for help. Rescue teams continue daily searches as his rugby club and family hold onto hope.
Gladiators star Fury's dad dies on Three Peaks hike
Gladiators and Strictly star Jodie 'Fury' Ounsley pays emotional tribute after her father Phil, 56, suffers a fatal heart attack while hiking Pen-y-Ghent. Read her moving words.
Gogglebox Stars Mark 52nd Wedding Anniversary
Beloved Gogglebox couple Annie and Ronnie celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary, receiving an outpouring of support from co-stars and fans. Read the heartwarming story.
15 Dogs in Birmingham Need Homes for Christmas
Dogs Trust West Midlands has over 50 dogs, including 15 featured here, desperate for loving families in Birmingham and the West Midlands this festive season.
25ft Santa brightens Kingstanding street
A Birmingham family has strapped a giant 25-foot inflatable Santa to their home, delighting children and passers-by. Read the heartwarming story.
London 2012 Dressage Stars Valegro and Uthopia Die
Carl Hester announces the death of Olympic gold medal horses Valegro and Uthopia. The dressage icons were put down together in a final act of loyalty. Read the moving tributes.
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