Burnley, Lancashire is the top affordable area for first time buyers. Houses average £139,049 per Rightmove. Lancashire’s Most Affordable Area Unveiled for First Time Homebuyers Hey, guess what I just read? First-time homebuyers jumped last year! A Halifax analysis shows nearly a fifth more bought homes. Banks saw 341,068 first-timers in 2024. That’s up 19%…
Towns near Leeds feel inferior, surveys show. Many feel their area struggles with poor performance and lack of opportunity. Towns Living in Leeds Shadow Embarrassed by Their Own Performance New surveys show towns near Leeds feel less successful. People in these towns were compared to Leeds residents. The Onward think-tank conducted the polling. Dewsbury residents…
Reggie, a deaf Halifax dog, excels at sign language and seeks a calm, adult-only home after his owner’s passing. Halifax Dog a Sign Language Pro Seeks Home After Owner Passed Away Hey, listen to this cute story! A deaf dog needs a new home now. He’s working hard to show his good qualities. Reggie is…
Community rallies to save NatWest and Halifax branches in Leek, citing harm to the local economy and vulnerable residents. Campaigners Fight NatWest and Halifax Closures in Leek A woman started a group to save two banks. The Facebook group is called ‘Campaign to Save NatWest Leek’. It gained 111 members since February 1, 2025. Sue…
Residents are angry about 1,000+ illegal HGVs ignoring weight limits and endangering locals in Halifax. Halifax Residents Angered by Illegal HGV Traffic Through Their Street Halifax residents are upset about illegal trucks. Big trucks keep driving past their houses. Restrictions were put in place, but they’re ignored. Locals worked hard to ban these heavy goods…
Wolverhampton house prices surge, topping West Midlands, but locals have mixed feelings. Midland City Sees £30K Rise in Home Values, Sparks Resident Debate A study ranked Wolverhampton high for desirability, which surprised some residents. Halifax, a bank, conducted the study, where researchers examined house price changes leading up to September 2024. This identified areas with…
More arrests made and two charged after a violent disorder involving weapons in Halifax on February 5th. Halifax Violent Disorder Escalates: More Arrests and Charges Filed A fight happened in Halifax, leaving two people hospitalized with serious injuries. The fight occurred on Mile Cross Road on Wednesday, February 5. Weapons and vehicles were involved. Police…