Drought hit areas begin to recover after surge in rainfall, officials say The Midlands has now moved out of drought status and into recovery. Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Midlands and North West ‘will overtake London for house price growth since 2010’ Property firm Hamptons, which made the forecast, said London ‘is being held back by higher stamp duty and broader tax anxieties.’ The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
House price growth forecast: London expected to lag behind East Midlands and North West by 2028 Property firm Hamptons, which made the forecast, said London ‘is being held back by higher stamp duty and broader tax anxieties’ Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Cold weather warning issued as snow forecast for parts of UK Britain has experienced its chilliest night since March, with temperatures dropping to -7C in Tulloch Bridge, Highlands, on Saturday. A cold northerly flow from the Arctic is expected to bring even colder conditions across the UK this week, with highs falling about 5C. Forecasters warn of possible snow and ice,… The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
Which area has the worst ambulance handover delays in England? Eight out of the 10 worst-performing hospital trusts in England for average handover times are in the Midlands, analysis of data shows The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
‘The fear is real’: how Midlands attacks have changed Sikh women’s daily lives Many women are afraid to go out, particularly on their own, after religiously aggravated rapes and assaults The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025
Urban councils expecting huge losses under feared late funding formula change Authorities in the north and the Midlands are braced for bad news when a new measure of deprivation that affects income is published on Thursday. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025
The evidence that shows Nuno Espirito Santo is the right man for West Ham Magic in the Midlands suggests new Hammers boss can have a big impact Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Luxury spa, swimming pools and a different restaurant every night – why The Belfry is the UK’s best resort Famous for its golf courses, the new-look hotel and resort in the Midlands, is a whole lot in one… Marie Claire · Sep 22, 2025
UK braced for more disruption with flooding, hail and thunder possible More than 20 red flood warnings are in place across the West Midlands and north-west of England. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
Aston Villa’s search for a win continues with goalless draw at Everton Two points from four matches without scoring kept Villa above only midlands neighbours Wolves in the table The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
How and where to see the Northern Lights tonight after dazzling display above UK skies The solar spectacle could be seen in the Midlands and as far south as West Cork The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Aurora Northern Lights UK: A Rare 'Cannibal' Solar Storm Promises Spectacular Skies—Where to View in the UK A rare 'cannibal' solar storm could make the northern lights visible across the UK, with displays possible as far south as the Midlands and East Anglia. International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025
More displays of Northern Lights possible as UK stunned by powerful solar storm Stargazers on Monday night reported sightings across north-east Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 LEI-LDN review – teenage delights and dilemmas, from the Midlands to the capital Na-keisha Pebody captures the roiling uncertainty of growing up in a show with upbeat music and audience interaction
Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025 Most and least expensive market towns for first-time buyers revealed Six of the 10 most affordable market towns for first-time buyers in the Lloyds study are located in the Midlands.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Midlands now in drought as millions more brace for hosepipe bans IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 These are the UK areas where a new hosepipe ban is predicted by September Three water companies have announced hosepipe bans following a record dry spring
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 Up to five more regions could face drought this year, Environment Agency says Modelling shows drought conditions could spread to the Midlands and central southern regions under the watchdog’s reasonable worst case scenario.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025 Sunshine boon powers Birmingham airport through solar energy In 2024, the Midlands aviation hub invested nearly £10m in a solar farm, featuring over 12,000 panels.
Euronews · Jun 27, 2025 Extreme heat to hit Wimbledon and Glastonbury this weekend Temperatures in southern England and the Midlands are set to exceed 30°C this weekend, affecting major events like Wimbledon and Glastonbury.
Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025 Londoners face council tax rises of more than 5% in £2bn funding shift benefiting North and Midlands Leading economists warn suburban boroughs such as Kingston, Richmond, Bromley and Barnet could be hit hard, as well as Westminster and Wandsworth
Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025 Senior council leader ‘confident’ of more spending review support for the poor The head of a group of authorities in deprived areas across the North and the Midlands also called for capital investment in ‘left behind’ places.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025 North missed £140bn of transport investment during last government – research Independent analysis by think tank the Institute for Public Policy Research looked at Treasury figures between 2009/10 and 2022/23.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025 Rachel Reeves unveils £15bn for trams, trains and buses outside London Focus on capital spending in northern cities and Midlands is recognition Labour needs better economic story for voters