Heartbroken Family Mourns 'Amazing Son' After Tragic Midlands Crash Tuesday, May 26, 2026 rhyshanks midlands crash leicestershire vauxhallcorsa roadsafety police investigation tragedy family A community is in mourning following the death of 19-year-old Rhys Hanks, who was fatally injured in a serious car crash in the Midlands. The accident occurred on Wednesday, May 20, when the white Vauxhall Corsa Rhys was … Read More
Grandfather Dies After One Punch at Work Christmas Party in Midlands Pub Tuesday, May 26, 2026 assault manslaughter christmas pub tragedy family court midlands crime justice A 66-year-old grandfather, David Darke, lost his life after being struck by a single punch outside a Midlands pub while attending his work Christmas party. On 21 December, David was celebrating the festive season with … Read More
Delay to HS2 Sparks Frustration in Midlands as Tamworth MP Calls Costs 'Staggering' Monday, May 25, 2026 hs2 midlands tamworth delay infrastructure rail costs communities economy transport The latest announcement on the HS2 high-speed rail project has caused frustration across the Midlands, with Tamworth MP Sarah Edwards describing the developments as “deeply unwelcome news.” Transport Secretary … Read More
Exact Date Announced for Solihull Post Office Closure Following TGJones Store Shutdown Tuesday, May 19, 2026 solihull postoffice tgjones mellsquare closure highstreet retail restructuring community midlands Solihull residents are feeling the impact as TGJones prepares to close its sole store in the town centre, which houses the only Post Office branch. The retailer’s outlet in Mell Square, featuring a Post Office and Toys … Read More
Midlands City Offers Cheapest Homes, Ideal for First-Time Buyers Monday, May 18, 2026 stokeontrent midlands housingmarket firsttimebuyers affordablehomes propertyinvestment staffordshire mortgage ukhousing realestate For first-time buyers looking to get a foothold on the property ladder, one city in the Midlands stands out for its affordability. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, offers homes at prices significantly below the national … Read More
Study Identifies Poorest Area in the Midlands, Beating Black Country and Sandwell Thursday, May 14, 2026 midlands deprivation westmidlands poverty birmingham sandwell blackcountry economic government study A recent official government study has pinpointed the most deprived area in the Midlands, challenging common assumptions about regional poverty. Contrary to popular belief, neither Sandwell nor the Black Country tops the … Read More