The Eight Best Places to Live in Worcestershire in 2026 Sunday, January 11, 2026 worcestershire bewdley bretforton broadway bromsgrove malvern ombersley tenbury upton housing Worcestershire, a picturesque county within easy reach of Birmingham, has been celebrated in Muddy Stilettos’ new 2026 guide highlighting the best places to live. The guide focuses on family-friendly communities, considering … Read More
Posh Midlands Town Sees £25,000 Drop in Home Values in 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull housing property realestate westmidlands pricedrop midlands worcester mortgages lloydsbank In 2025, one of the West Midlands' most affluent towns, Solihull, witnessed a significant decline in average house prices, with values dropping by over £25,000. This dramatic fall places Solihull fourth on the national list … Read More
Walsall Council Faces Scrutiny on Costs and Key Issues Ahead of 2026 Meeting Sunday, January 11, 2026 walsall council supertip waste housing litter schools reform environment development Walsall Council’s cabinet members are set to face detailed questioning on seven critical issues at the first full council meeting of 2026. Key discussions will span housing developments, litter control, the status of the new … Read More
Inside Rotton Park: The Birmingham Suburb Transforming Like London Amid Housing Shifts Sunday, January 11, 2026 rottonpark birmingham housing property suburb londoneffect hmos realestate rentals community Just a short 12-minute drive west from Birmingham city centre lies Rotton Park, a suburb drawing growing attention as local housing dynamics echo the challenges seen in London. Despite a dramatic 31.1% drop in average … Read More
Flats Plan Revealed for Garden of Historic Brownhills Chapel Sunday, January 11, 2026 brownhills unitedhouse development flats historic planning housing conservation sustainable architecture A new proposal could transform a former chapel and schoolhouse garden in Brownhills into five modern flats. Azid Gungah has submitted a planning application to Walsall Council to develop the green space adjacent to United … Read More
I visited this posh Birmingham road and found the 'ugly' neighbour everyone talks about Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham edgbaston frederickroad fivewaystower calthorpeestates derelict development community housing urbandecay Nestled within Birmingham’s upscale Edgbaston area, the tree-lined Frederick Road is home to grand houses, manicured gardens, and gated driveways—a perfect picture of suburban tranquility just minutes from the city centre. … Read More