Mercia saw the rise of kings, Christianity and our very identity, as Max Adams reveals in this genius history, The Mercian Chronicles ...

The early kingdoms of Wales have older roots than do those of England. Gwent, probably the earliest, emerges from Caerwent and probably represents the reassertion of the power of the ruling classes of ...

SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom — The tombstone that marked the fictional grave of Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” film was destroyed. West Mercia Police are searching for suspects and ...

Tamworth is not short of lore, having been a royal centre for the Kingdom of Mercia until the Vikings invaded. On Sunday, we came mightily close to another historic chapter in the town’s epic tale.

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global economies. Amid these broader market ...