'Lively' Market Town Near Birmingham Named One of the Best Places to Live Sunday, June 7, 2026 marketharborough birmingham leicestershire bestplaces community property countryside schools events culture Market Harborough, a vibrant market town in Leicestershire, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the Midlands, according to the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live list for 2026. Located just an … Read More
Maypole Mayhem: Morris Dancers Barred from Beloved Midland Festival Sunday, June 7, 2026 lichfield bower morris tradition festival maypole dance heritage parade controversy The Lichfield Bower, a cherished Midland festival that signals the start of summer and dates back to the 12th century, became the scene of an unexpected controversy this year. A prominent group of morris dancers, known for … Read More
Kinver Dad Diagnosed with Rare Eye Cancer Faces Terminal Prognosis After Routine Specsavers Test Sunday, June 7, 2026 cancer uveal melanoma specsavers chemosaturation protonradiotherapy terminal fundraising kinver family Jez Bridges, a 59-year-old father of four from Kinver, South Staffordshire, has been given less than two years to live following the discovery of a rare and aggressive cancer during a routine eye examination at Specsavers in … Read More
Dusk's Yasmin Persian-Style Rug: Stylish, Affordable, and Versatile at £36 Sunday, June 7, 2026 rug persian dusk homeware decor sale affordable polyproplene vintage reviews Homeowners are raving about the Yasmin Persian Style Rug available at Dusk, currently on sale for just £36. This beautifully crafted, smaller-sized rug (120cm x 170cm) offers an exceptional blend of style and value, with … Read More
Masseur on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault of Three Women in Multiple UK Cities Sunday, June 7, 2026 masseur assault trial birmingham liverpool london sexualassault abuse therapy crime Marcelo Oliveira, a professional masseur, is currently standing trial accused of sexually assaulting three women between December 2019 and July 2020. The alleged incidents took place at Oliveira’s home in Birmingham as well … Read More
Major Step Forward for Tamworth Castle £1.9m Restoration Sunday, June 7, 2026 tamworth castle restoration conservation heritage messenger medieval investment tourism preservation Tamworth Castle is set to undergo a significant restoration, with Tamworth Borough Council selecting specialist conservation firm Messenger to oversee the £1.9 million project. This important initiative aims to preserve the … Read More