Drivers Urged to Know These 10 Key Facts as 20mph Speeding Fines Increase Saturday, December 13, 2025 speeding fines 20mph midlands roadsafety residential traffic police enforcement motorists Drivers across the Midlands have been surprised to receive speeding fines even though they were travelling at less than 30mph. These penalties are primarily being issued to those exceeding the 20mph speed limits that are … Read More
Midlands' Top Primary Schools Revealed Ahead of January Reception Deadline Thursday, December 11, 2025 midlands primary schools education sundaytimes admissions leaforest walford parentpower reception The Midlands’ top primary schools have been announced as parents prepare to submit applications for reception places by the January 15 deadline. The Sunday Times has published its highly regarded Parent Power Guide 2026, … Read More
Birmingham’s Hidden Gems Now Protected for Future Generations Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham heritage listed bournville cadbury handsworth architecture church preservation midlands In 2025, three significant Midlands buildings, including two in Birmingham, have been officially granted listed status, securing their preservation for generations to come. Among the 35 sites added to the National Heritage … Read More
Midlands' Priciest Streets Feature £2 Million Mansions – Interactive Map Reveals Property Values Sunday, December 7, 2025 midlands mansions realestate property solihull mansiontax luxuryhomes birmingham highvalue counciltax The West Midlands boasts some of the most prestigious streets, featuring mansions valued at over £2 million. A recently launched interactive map now allows residents and curious onlookers alike to explore where these luxury … Read More
'Struggling' bar owner near Birmingham closes 'dream' after only a year Sunday, December 7, 2025 birmingham bar closure countrymusic lastchancesaloon midlands americanstyle hospitality smallbusiness entrepreneurship After just one year, the Last Chance Saloon, an American-style cowboy bar on Bromsgrove High Street near Birmingham, has closed its doors. Owner Lee Rushton launched the bar on October 12 last year with the goal of bringing a … Read More
Midlands City Identified as One of England's Drink-Driving Hotspots Saturday, December 6, 2025 drinkdriving stokeontrent midlands penaltypoints road safety government alcohollimit policing insurance motorists A recent analysis has revealed that Stoke-on-Trent, a city in the Midlands, ranks among England’s top drink-driving hotspots. Residents here carry some of the highest average penalty points on their licences due to … Read More