Full List of the Happiest Places to Live in the UK – Featuring the Top 5 in the West Midlands Friday, December 5, 2025 happiness skipton uk westmidlands rightmove housing community nature realestate wellbeing Rightmove has unveiled its highly anticipated Happy at Home Index for 2025, revealing the happiest places to live across the UK based on a survey of over 19,500 residents. Topping the list is the charming market town of … Read More
‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
A38 Aston Expressway Closed Overnight for Essential Roadworks Friday, December 5, 2025 a38 aston expressway birmingham roadworks closure traffic tidallane speedlimit westmidlands Drivers in Birmingham are being advised of an overnight closure on the A38 Aston Expressway to facilitate essential roadworks. The expressway will be shut in both directions from 10pm on Friday, December 5, until 3am on … Read More
Winter Surge Looms at West Midlands Food Banks Facing Breaking Point Thursday, December 4, 2025 foodbanks westmidlands hunger trusselltrust poverty winter donations elderly families crisis Food banks across the West Midlands are bracing for a significant “winter surge” as thousands of elderly people, working families, and carers face increasing financial pressure. Last winter, from December 2024 to … Read More
Santa's Grottos Around Birmingham for Christmas 2025 – Featuring Magical Train and Boat Adventures Wednesday, December 3, 2025 christmas santa grotto birmingham westmidlands family events attractions polarexpress festivals This Christmas season, Birmingham and the West Midlands are brimming with enchanting opportunities to meet Santa Claus. From garden centers to themed attractions, and even special train and boat rides, there’s a magical … Read More
Downward Trend in Road Deaths in Solihull Highlights Challenges Ahead Tuesday, December 2, 2025 solihull roadsafety trafficcollisions fatalities injuries transport westmidlands council accidents highways The number of deaths on Solihull’s roads continues to decline, but recent data indicates the borough may still fall short of its ambitious 2030 road safety goals. Statistics from the Department for Transport reveal nine … Read More