Midlands' Most Dangerous City Revealed: Nottingham Tops the List Monday, May 4, 2026 nottingham crimerates midlands safety blackpool birmingham violence population derby england A recent crime rate analysis has identified Nottingham as the most dangerous city in the Midlands, defying expectations that cities like Birmingham, Wolverhampton, or Stoke-on-Trent would lead the rankings. Nottingham ranks … Read More
New Dog Law Gives 11 Million English Renters the Right to Keep Pets Friday, May 1, 2026 renters pets law england landlords housing dogs cats animalwelfare tenancy Starting Friday, May 1, a landmark pet law comes into effect across England, impacting over 11 million households living in private rented accommodation. The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 now grants tenants the legal right to … Read More
Major Update on Leasehold Reform Delay in England and Wales Thursday, April 30, 2026 leasehold housing legislation england wales reform mortgage commonhold leaseholders government A complete ban on leasehold properties in England and Wales is unlikely to be implemented before the next General Election, according to Labour Party minister Matthew Pennycook. Though legislation banning leaseholds on new … Read More
Asda Encourages Staff to Dress Up for St George’s Day Celebration Thursday, April 23, 2026 asda stgeorgesday england celebration heritage midlands retail supermarket costume community Asda is embracing a spirited change this St George’s Day by inviting shoppers and staff to dress up in celebration of England’s patron saint on April 23rd. In a festive move, the Asda store in Derby is encouraging its … Read More
Winners and Losers from County Championship Round Two: England’s Selection Dilemma Deepens Wednesday, April 15, 2026 county championship england cricket smith bashir pope mckinney overton robinson sport The second round of the 2026 County Championship has concluded, and deja vu from 2025 is hard to ignore. Names like Jamie Smith, Shoaib Bashir, and Ollie Pope surfaced prominently this weekend – players once considered … Read More
Stamp Duty Rule Change Forces UK First-Time Buyers to Pay £4,618 More Monday, April 13, 2026 stampduty housing firsttimebuyers property england affordability realestate mortgage threshold homebuying UK first-time homebuyers are facing increased financial pressure following a recent change to stamp duty rules. Since the temporary stamp duty relief ended in April 2025, first-time buyers in England have paid an estimated … Read More