Midlands Teacher Banned for Sexual Assault During School Trip Monday, January 19, 2026 teacher misconduct sexualassault education prohibition midlands leicestershire conviction safeguarding offense Kevin Davies, a former Midlands teacher, has been permanently banned from the profession following revelations of sexual assault during a school trip. The 60-year-old exploited his position of authority while working at Harry … Read More
Midlands Town Near Birmingham Sees House Prices Surge by £34,000 in 2025 Sunday, January 18, 2026 stafford houseprices midlands propertymarket birmingham staffordshire realestate pricegrowth housing mortgages Stafford, a bustling town in the Midlands just under an hour’s drive from Birmingham, experienced one of the sharpest house price increases in the country last year. According to data from Lloyds Bank, average property values … Read More
Midlands Areas Highlighted Among England's Poorest in New Income Study Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham midlands income deprivation inequality sparkhill blackcountry disposableincome poverty westmidlands A recent study has unveiled that the six lowest-income neighborhoods in England are all located in Birmingham, underscoring significant economic challenges within the city. The research ranks neighborhoods based on average … Read More
15 Stunning Photos of Weobley: The Charming Midlands Village That Became the Film Set for 'Hamnet' Thursday, January 15, 2026 weobley herefordshire hamnet shakespeare film movie village midlands history cinema Nestled in the heart of Herefordshire, the picturesque village of Weobley has gained new attention as the enchanting film set for the recent movie “Hamnet,” based on a Shakespearean story. Known for its timeless … Read More
Midlands Schools Receive First Ratings Under Ofsted's New Report Card System Thursday, January 15, 2026 ofsted education schools inspection reportcard midlands ratings governance achievement curriculum Ofsted has overhauled its school inspection process in England, replacing the familiar one-word grading system with a comprehensive ‘report card’ model starting in 2026. This move aims to provide a clearer and … Read More
Midlands Towns Shine on UK’s Best Places to Live List Wednesday, January 14, 2026 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield bestplaces living community happiness uk property rankings Several towns in the Midlands have been recognized among the best places to live in the UK, according to a recent survey that gathered the opinions of residents themselves. The rankings reflect how locals feel about their … Read More