Commuting

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

Saturday, January 24, 2026 snowfall winter weather forecast travel safety precautions disruption commuting regions

As winter deepens, meteorologists are forecasting early snowfall next week in three key regions. These snow events have the potential to disrupt daily life and travel, as we saw when parts of the country were brought to a … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 warwickshire arrow village community countryside housing schools stratford commuting heritage

Nestled between Redditch and Evesham in the Stratford-upon-Avon district, the quaint hamlet of Arrow has been crowned Warwickshire’s best place to live in 2026. This small but captivating village boasts classic “chocolate … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 warwickshire housing homes markettowns villages affordability commuting community historic lifestyle

If a new year means a fresh start in a new home, Warwickshire offers some of the best places to live within easy reach of Birmingham. Lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos has curated a list of the top eight locations in the … Read More

Sunday, November 16, 2025 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety traffic enforcement speedcameras citycouncil commuting crimeprevention infrastructure

Significant changes are coming to Birmingham’s road network starting early 2026. Over 25 busy routes across the city will see their speed limits reduced to a maximum of 30mph, marking the end of 40mph zones in the area. The … Read More