'Underrated' Midlands Town Telford Named One of the Best Places to Live in the UK Monday, February 23, 2026 telford midlands shropshire living greenspace safety community happiness population qualityoflife Telford, a town in Shropshire often overlooked when thinking of the Midlands' highlights, has been named among the best places to live in the UK according to a recent study. Despite not immediately coming to mind as a … Read More
Bewdley: Midlands Riverside Town Among Best Places to Live Sunday, February 22, 2026 bewdley midlands riverside worcestershire family nature tourism community severn lifestyle Nestled along the banks of the River Severn, Bewdley has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the Midlands. This picturesque West Midlands town is cherished not only for its natural beauty but also for its … Read More
Midlands Locations Among Lowest UK Driving Theory Test Pass Rates Saturday, February 21, 2026 midlands dudley birmingham theorytest driving highwaycode roadsafety audiobook scrapcarcomparison drivertraining New data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) reveals that certain Midlands areas struggle with driving theory test pass rates. Dudley’s test centre ranks as the fifth-lowest in the country, with just 38.2% of … Read More
Major A52 Road in Nottingham to Fully Close Over Unforeseen Challenges Friday, February 20, 2026 a52 nottingham roadworks closure nationalhighways infrastructure midlands construction delays improvements The A52 in Nottingham will face a full weekend closure due to unforeseen challenges that have disrupted the progress of ongoing improvement works. National Highways has revised its project timeline for this major East … Read More
Midlands Man Sentenced for Possession of Nearly 300 Indecent Images of Children Thursday, February 19, 2026 midlands stoke-on-trent staffordshire childexploitation indecentimages childprotection police court sentencing crime Aaron Michael Edwards, a 42-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent, has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison after authorities discovered nearly 300 indecent images of children on his mobile phone. The sentencing … Read More
St Paul’s School for Girls Named Best Comprehensive in the Midlands Wednesday, February 18, 2026 comprehensive education stpauls midlands birmingham ofsted outstanding school leadership inclusion St Paul’s School for Girls, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been named the best comprehensive school in the Midlands. The accolade comes from the highly respected Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, where the school … Read More