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‘Delightful’ town with Anglo-Saxon links is happiest place to live Boasting an Anglo-Saxon heritage and stunning landscapes, Great Malvern is one of the happiest places to live in the UK

‘Delightful’ town with Anglo-Saxon links named as the happiest place to live in West Midlands for 2025
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Birmingham spot where Charles Dickens made literary history to get a Blue Plaque Birmingham Town Hall receives a blue plaque commemorating Charles Dickens' first public reading of A Christmas Carol

The exact Birmingham spot where Charles Dickens made literary history to get a Blue Plaque

11-hour ice weather warning issued for Birmingham and West Midlands Temperatures plunge across the West Midlands and the region braces for a 11 hour warning ❄️

11-hour ice weather warning issued for Birmingham and West Midlands - here's where and when
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A local's guide to Birmingham's best bits, street art and hidden gems Unearth the vibrant street art and hidden gems of Birmingham in this guide

A local's guide to Birmingham's best bits, street art and hidden gems
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'Spotless' caravan park named best in West Midlands - just 30 minutes from Birmingham Somers Wood Caravan Park in Meriden, just 30 minutes from Birmingham, has been crowned the best caravan park in the West Midlands at the Camping and Glamping Awards.

'Spotless' caravan park in ancient woodland named best in the West Midlands - just 30 minutes from Birmingham

'Picturesque' walk with café and play area in Birmingham perfect for dog walkers Explore Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham, a stunning 450-acre space perfect for dog walkers, families, and nature enthusiasts, complete with a café, play area, and animal farm.

The 'picturesque' country walk with a café and play area in Birmingham that's perfect for dog walkers

Arctic blast hits West Midlands with chance of snow: Full Birmingham forecast Snow is forecast to hit the West Midlands as temperatures drop and frosty conditions move in

Arctic blast hits West Midlands with freezing temperatures and chance of snow : Full Birmingham forecast

Former Birmingham dementia care centre goes to auction - see photos The well-maintained building previously serving those with dementia is on the market due to council budget cuts

Closed Birmingham dementia care centre hits auction with affordable guide price - see photos
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34 lowest performing Birmingham secondary schools revealed by The Telegraph The Telegraph's 2025 GCSE league table reveals Birmingham's 34 lowest-performing secondary schools, highlighting the city's educational challenges.

The 34 lowest performing Birmingham secondary schools revealed in The Telegraph's 2025 GCSE league table
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Service reduced at Brum Airport until February for maintenance work Birmingham Airport's Air-Rail Link will operate on one shuttle until February 2026

Major service reduced at Birmingham Airport until February for essential maintenance

Birmingham Dogs Home issues appeal after puppies found in a street bin Birmingham Dogs Home is calling on the public for support after six newborn puppies were discovered abandoned in a street bin, left to die in the cold with no chance of survival.

Birmingham Dogs Home issues appeal after puppies found in a street bin

Pre-war Birmingham home hits auction with shock £1 guide price - see inside A pre-WW2 home in Birmingham's Saltley suburb is up for auction with a £1 guide price

Pre-war Birmingham home hits auction with shock £1 guide price - see inside

Amber weather warning as Storm Claudia threatens Birmingham and West Midlands An amber weather warning has been issued as Storm Claudia approaches the West Midlands

Amber weather warning as Storm Claudia threatens Birmingham and West Midlands - flood alerts issued

How cold will it be in the West Midlands next week? Forecast as temperatures drop Birmingham and the West Midlands brace for a significant drop in temperatures as a cold snap is set to arrive next week, with potential snow in North Staffordshire.

How cold will it be in the West Midlands next week? Forecast as temperatures to plummet

West Midlands skies set to dazzle, best time to see northern lights West Midlands skies are expected to light up with the northern lights tonight, offering a spectacular view for stargazers

Northern Lights: West Midlands skies set to dazzle - here is best time to see aurora in UK today

West Midlands weather warning: 24-hour yellow alert for Birmingham The Met Office has predicted heavy rain and strong winds for the West Midlands, prompting a yellow weather warning.

West Midlands weather warning: 24-hour yellow alert for Birmingham with more heavy rain and strong winds

Birmingham flooding: Roads closed, buses diverted and motorway delays Heavy rain in Birmingham has led to significant road closures and bus route diversions, affecting commuters across the West Midlands.

Birmingham flooding: Roads closed, buses diverted and motorway delays as heavy rain hits the West Midlands

Major Birmingham-Wolverhampton commuter route faces nine months of roadworks Major roadworks have started, causing delays for commuters between Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

Major Birmingham-Wolverhampton commuter route faces nine months of roadworks

17 famous faces of Handsworth: The Birmingham stars who put proud suburb on the map From music legends to sports personalities, discover the 17 famous figures who have contributed to the area's rich history.

The 17 famous faces of Handsworth: The Birmingham stars who put proud suburb on the map

The 10 unhealthiest high streets in the West Midlands - is yours on the list? Here are the top 10 high streets in the West Midlands identified for their high concentration of unhealthy establishments

The 10 unhealthiest high streets in the West Midlands revealed - is yours on the list?
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Stephen Colbert's 'dream world': 9 unique West Midlands places Stephen Colbert calls the West Midlands a 'dream world' and here are 9 places that prove his point

‘A dream world’: 9 West Midlands places unlike anywhere else - proving Stephen Colbert's remarks right

'A bright future': Birmingham treasure making its way off 'Heritage at Risk' list The beautiful - and historically important - site could soon be removed from the ‘at risk’ register

'A bright future ahead': The historic Birmingham treasure making its way off the 'Heritage at Risk' register
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Birmingham finds its very own Tom Hardy - winner crowned at lookalike contest Aran, a seasoned performer and voice actor, wins the Tom Hardy lookalike contest at King & Allen's new Birmingham store

Birmingham finds its very own Tom Hardy - winner crowned at lookalike contest

Two adorably cute kittens were left outside Birmingham shop - help them find a home Two kittens were found abandoned in a carrier outside a Birmingham shop

Two adorably cute kittens were left outside Birmingham shop - help them find a home

The derelict Handsworth building that campaigners hope to save Campaigners in Birmingham are urging action to save Handsworth Park’s Lodge House, a Victorian building in Handsworth Park, from further decay and potential loss

'If it were lost, it would be a real shame': The derelict Birmingham building that campaigners hope to save
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15 vibrant destinations to beat the harsh winter cold from Birmingham Airport Top 15 sunny destinations you can fly to from Birmingham Airport for a fun getaway this winter

15 vibrant destinations to beat the harsh winter cold from Birmingham Airport

The history of Birmingham's Broad Street in 6 nostalgic images from the city's past Th vibrant history behind Birmingham's Broad Street through six captivating photos from its past

The history of Birmingham's iconic Broad Street in 6 nostalgic images from the city's past

This is one of Birmingham's most deprived areas - where prison walls loom large Discover what it's like living near HMP Birmingham in the historic area of Winson Green, a place marked by its imposing prison walls and rich history

I walk through one of Birmingham's most deprived areas - where prison walls loom large over everyday life

Beloved Birmingham fruit and veg shop to shut after 30 years at heart of high street A staple greengrocer on Erdington High Street for over 30 years will soon close its doors

Beloved Birmingham fruit and veg shop to shut after 30 years at the heart of high street
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12 people through history who are bona fide Birmingham legends The lives of 12 remarkable individuals who made their mark on Birmingham history

12 people through history who are bona fide Birmingham legends