Call to Extend Homelessness Pilot to Prevent Overburdening Birmingham and Coventry Monday, June 29, 2026 homelessness westmidlands birmingham coventry supportedhousing funding pilot deputymayor regional investment The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set to invest more than £18 million in a pilot Supported Housing Funding Programme aimed at tackling homelessness in Birmingham and Coventry. These two cities were chosen by the … Read More
Key Snow Details as Two English Counties Set to Escape Blanket of Snow Thursday, January 22, 2026 snow england weather counties snowfall winter forecast disruption regional preparation A vast swath of snow, stretching an astonishing 388 miles, is appearing on weather maps across England, signaling a significant winter weather event. Much of the country is bracing for a heavy snowfall that could disrupt … Read More
From Caldmore to Weoley Castle - the Pronunciation Traps Catching Visitors Out Thursday, December 25, 2025 midlands pronunciation placenames localculture language travel uk accent regional mispronunciation Nothing instills quite the panic like staring at a road sign and having no clue how to pronounce it. Even here in the Midlands, we have our share of linguistic landmines that trip up visitors and locals alike. Many of these … Read More