West Midlands Areas with Sharpest House Price Declines in Past Year Monday, January 26, 2026 belgravia broadway bridgnorth worcestershire westmidlands houseprices propertymarket realestate pricedecline 2024 Recent data reveals significant drops in property values across several UK regions over the past year. While some areas have seen house prices rise in 2024, others, including parts of the West Midlands, experienced notable … Read More
The Midlands Property Hotspot Where Buyers Risk Losing Years Off Their Lives Monday, January 26, 2026 sandwell westmidlands lifeexpectancy property houseprices greetsgreen blackcountry commuting health westbromwich People relocate for many reasons, including upsizing, downsizing, or being closer to work and family. Yet, two recent studies reveal a startling paradox: a West Midlands town with the region’s lowest life expectancy has … Read More
Plans to Transition West Midlands Bus Services from Private to Public Control: What We Know Sunday, January 25, 2026 westmidlands publictransport buses mayorparker transportpolicy busservices publiccontrol privatization transit regionalgovernment sport West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has recently addressed questions regarding his proposal to transition the region’s bus services from a privately-operated system to public control. This move aims to improve service … Read More
Top Things to Do This February Half Term Around Birmingham: Free Entry and Discounts Included Sunday, January 25, 2026 birmingham family halfterm events free discounts activities westmidlands culture kids February half term is just around the corner, and families in Birmingham and the surrounding areas are gearing up for a fantastic week of fun-filled activities. Whether you’re looking to explore indoors or enjoy … Read More
West Midlands Landlord Reflects on Unique Upbringing at Historic Family Pub Sunday, January 25, 2026 pub landlord westmidlands heritage family tolkien coachandhorses alvechurch community history Gary Meads’ story is one unlike most – born and raised within the walls of a pub he now owns. The Coach & Horses Inn, situated on the border of Alvechurch and Birmingham, has been a family-run establishment for over half … Read More
The Future of Over 160 West Midlands Transport Projects Becomes Clearer Thursday, January 22, 2026 transport funding westmidlands wmca infrastructure projects review development metro localgovernment The future of more than 160 transport projects across the West Midlands is set to become clearer in the coming months as the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) progresses with the Rosewell Review. This comprehensive … Read More