Midlands Towns and Cities Ranked in 2025 UK Crime Severity Index – Birmingham Among Most Dangerous Thursday, December 18, 2025 crime midlands birmingham violence safety nottingham blackpool middlesbrough offenses ranking A new national crime severity index has ranked towns and cities across the UK, revealing which areas face the highest levels of serious crime. The rankings use a weighted ‘crime severity score,’ giving greater emphasis to the … Read More
Human Remains Found in Midlands Confirmed as Woman Missing for 19 Years Tuesday, December 16, 2025 forensics investigation leicester missingperson police crime midlands coldcase poland disappearance The discovery of human remains in the Midlands has been confirmed as those of Malgorzata Wnuczek, a woman who went missing nearly two decades ago. Malgorzata, a Polish national residing in Leicester, was 27 years old when she … Read More
Drivers Urged to Know These 10 Key Facts as 20mph Speeding Fines Increase Saturday, December 13, 2025 speeding fines 20mph midlands roadsafety residential traffic police enforcement motorists Drivers across the Midlands have been surprised to receive speeding fines even though they were travelling at less than 30mph. These penalties are primarily being issued to those exceeding the 20mph speed limits that are … Read More
Midlands' Top Primary Schools Revealed Ahead of January Reception Deadline Thursday, December 11, 2025 midlands primary schools education sundaytimes admissions leaforest walford parentpower reception The Midlands’ top primary schools have been announced as parents prepare to submit applications for reception places by the January 15 deadline. The Sunday Times has published its highly regarded Parent Power Guide 2026, … Read More
Birmingham’s Hidden Gems Now Protected for Future Generations Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham heritage listed bournville cadbury handsworth architecture church preservation midlands In 2025, three significant Midlands buildings, including two in Birmingham, have been officially granted listed status, securing their preservation for generations to come. Among the 35 sites added to the National Heritage … Read More
'Struggling' bar owner near Birmingham closes 'dream' after only a year Sunday, December 7, 2025 birmingham bar closure countrymusic lastchancesaloon midlands americanstyle hospitality smallbusiness entrepreneurship After just one year, the Last Chance Saloon, an American-style cowboy bar on Bromsgrove High Street near Birmingham, has closed its doors. Owner Lee Rushton launched the bar on October 12 last year with the goal of bringing a … Read More