Midlands Faces Growing Drought Threat Amid Persistent Dry Conditions Friday, November 14, 2025 drought midlands rainfall environmentagency waterconservation climatechange agriculture heatwave metoffice watercrisis The Midlands is confronting the very real possibility of widespread drought next year unless the region experiences sustained heavy rainfall this winter, the Environment Agency has warned. This caution comes on the heels of … Read More
Stunned Midland Parent 'Can't Believe I Didn't Realise Child Was Being Groomed Online' Thursday, November 13, 2025 grooming onlineabuse childprotection nspcc childline midlands sexualcommunication technology safeguarding mentalhealth A parent from the Midlands has spoken out, deeply shaken after discovering their daughter was groomed online. The child, who had sent photos to someone she met over the internet, was left feeling it was her fault and … Read More
Midlands' Top Secondary Schools Where Nearly All Pupils Achieve Excellence Wednesday, November 12, 2025 midlands secondaryschools gcse education grammarschools examresults academicexcellence warwickshire birmingham topgrades A new league table has identified the West Midlands secondary schools where almost every student attains top grades in English and maths GCSE exams. These schools are predominantly selective grammar or prestigious private … Read More
Tory Defections to Reform UK Draw Criticism from Dudley Council Leader Tuesday, November 11, 2025 dudley reformuk conservative defections council politics elections midlands byelection councillors Dudley Council has witnessed a growing presence of Reform UK as two more Conservative councillors, Cllr James Clinton and Cllr Jason Thorne from Pedmore ward, officially joined the party on November 9. This move boosts Reform … Read More
Most Affluent Areas of the Midlands with Virtually No Poverty Monday, November 10, 2025 midlands westmidlands deprivation poverty affluence lichfield staffordshire birmingham housing wealth Several parts of the West Midlands have been identified as among the most affluent places in the country, where poverty is nearly non-existent. These upmarket towns and villages offer residents a comfortable lifestyle, free … Read More
England Faces Deep Freeze and Snow in Extended Arctic Blast Friday, November 7, 2025 england snow freeze arctic midlands northwest metoffice weather cold november As November progresses, England is bracing for a significant shift in weather, with a prolonged Arctic cold snap bringing snow and temperatures as low as -6°C. Following an unusually mild start to the month, a 192-hour period … Read More