The UK’s Best Pubs Just a Short Drive from Birmingham Saturday, April 11, 2026 pubs westmidlands nationalawards birmingham staffordshire warwickshire shropshire worcestershire herefordshire hospitality There’s something truly special about heading out for a pub lunch with family or friends, especially when the destination is a charming, award-worthy spot. Yet, finding that perfect place to eat can be tricky without a … Read More
Birmingham Trails Behind French Twin City in Tram Network Size Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham westmidlands transport metro lyon infrastructure devolution mayors publictransit urbanplanning A recent analysis by the campaign group Britain Remade highlights how Birmingham and the West Midlands are falling behind their French twin city, Lyon, in public transport infrastructure. The group is urging the UK government … Read More
West Midlands Defies UK Trend as House Prices Dip in March Thursday, April 9, 2026 houseprices westmidlands ukhousing mortgage inflation propertymarket northernireland northeast scotland rates In March 2026, UK house prices experienced their first monthly decline of the year, slipping by 0.5% after modest gains in January and February. However, the West Midlands stood out as a bright spot, with average home values … Read More
M&S Ends £25 Delivery Pass, Sparking Customer Backlash Wednesday, April 8, 2026 marksandspencer deliverypass sparks loyalty onlineshopping customerservice retail uk birmingham westmidlands Marks & Spencer has announced a significant change to its customer loyalty programme by discontinuing the Delivery Pass service, a move that has left many shoppers disappointed and frustrated. This subscription service, … Read More
West Midlands Police Spend Over £1 Million on Informants Over Five Years Tuesday, April 7, 2026 westmidlands police informants covert intelligence chis funding crime transparency security West Midlands Police have disclosed spending more than £1.25 million on payments to informants over a five-year period from 2020 to 2025. These payments were made to Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS), key players in … Read More
A Day in the Life of a BirminghamLive Photographer: Nick Wilkinson's Story Monday, April 6, 2026 birminghamlive photography westmidlands tiktok photojournalism bodycam news documentary journalism media Nick Wilkinson, a seasoned BirminghamLive photographer, offers a unique glimpse into his day-to-day life through captivating videos that follow him on every assignment. Covering the vast expanse of the West Midlands, Nick’s … Read More