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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

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

‘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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

Midlands now in drought as millions more brace for hosepipe bans

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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

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

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

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.

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Evening Standard

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

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

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

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

Evening Standard

Reeves to rip up 'pro-London' Treasury rules as she announces £15billion for transport outside South-East

Announcing a £15.6billion investment package, Rachel Reeves argued that Britain ‘cannot rely on a handful of places forging ahead of the rest of the country’

The Independent UK

Reeves to announce £15bn for transport outside London ahead of spending review

The package for mayoral authorities is expected to include funding to extend the metros in Tyne and Wear, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.

The Independent UK

Reeves to plough tens of billions into red wall seats as Labour seeks to fend off Farage

The chancellor is expected to change how the government assesses spending plans to benefit the north and Midlands

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