The Malverns Named Best Place to Live in the Midlands by Sunday Times 2026 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 malverns midlands sundaytimes bestplaces living qualityoflife community amenities stratford bromsgrove The Sunday Times has released its highly anticipated Best Places to Live 2026 list, and The Malverns has emerged as the leading destination in the Midlands. Renowned for its picturesque landscapes, vibrant community, and … Read More
Not Sandwell or Walsall – Midlands' Poorest Areas Revealed Monday, May 11, 2026 midlands deprivation birmingham walsall sandwell wolverhampton nottingham stoke-on-trent blackpool poverty A recent government study has spotlighted the most deprived areas in the West Midlands, highlighting where families face the greatest financial hardships—including worries over income, debt, and access to essentials. … Read More
Birmingham Premiere Unveils New Documentary on Charlie Chaplin’s Midland Origins Sunday, May 10, 2026 chaplin documentary midlands birmingham romany heritage cinema premiere smethwick film A compelling new documentary, Chaplin: Spirit of the Tramp, delves into astonishing claims about silent film icon Charlie Chaplin’s origins, challenging the long-held belief that he was born in London. The film made its UK … Read More
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Walsall Among England’s 50 Poorest Areas Sunday, May 10, 2026 deprivation midlands birmingham wolverhampton walsall poverty inequality economy blackcountry england A recent study by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has highlighted several Midlands towns and cities as some of the poorest places in England. The rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of … Read More
Birmingham Primary School Honored as Midlands School of the Year Saturday, May 9, 2026 education birmingham primary academy school ranking midlands kittsgreen achievement award Lea Forest Primary Academy, located in Kitts Green, Birmingham, has been celebrated as the Midlands School of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights the school’s commitment to excellence in education and its … Read More
From Kitchen Startup to Vogue: How a Small Midlands Candle Company Shone Bright Wednesday, May 6, 2026 candles midlands westmidlands darkfoundry fragrance localhistory entrepreneurship luxury vogue charity “I know many people say they ‘started in the kitchen’,” says Paul Briggs, “but for us, it was literally in our kitchen.” Four years ago, crane operator Paul was given a candle-making kit by his partner, Viki Smith. That … Read More