West Midlands Safari Park is building eight new lodges due to high demand. Four Giraffe Lodges and four Rhino Lodges will open in 2026, offering unique overnight wildlife experiences. Bookings are now open.
Darci Rose Gibson, 19, died from multi-organ failure after taking MDMA at Manchester's Warehouse Project. The inquest confirmed high levels of the drug. Read the full story.
Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
Challenge yourself with our weekly Sunday quiz! Featuring questions on British wildlife, classic literature, and cryptic clues. See how you score and check last week's answers.
An Oxfordshire IT manager saved a 70-year-old family oak tree, transforming it with beer caps and resin into a stunning table. His DIY project, using tools under £65, created a new centrepiece. Read the inspiring story of upcycling and family legacy.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust urges locals to donate just £1 this Christmas to help protect wildlife and restore habitats. Your spare change can make a real difference.
Energy giant RWE has secured financial closure for a major £200m battery storage facility in Pembrokeshire. Construction starts 2026, boosting UK grid stability and supporting 300,000 homes. Read the full details.
Three vacant properties in the Black Country go under the hammer in December with a £50,000 guide price. Ideal for developers or DIY projects, they need full refurbishment.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker condemns Reform UK's 'reckless' call to scrap HS2, warning it threatens billions in investment and future jobs. Read the full clash.
Loulabelle's Jungle in Huddersfield wins a highly commended Animal Star Award. Their hands-on workshops help children overcome fears and build a passion for protecting wildlife, including snakes and spiders.
Discover how to spot and respectfully observe Snow Buntings along the Sefton Coast this winter. Learn about their behaviour and conservation needs.
Discover how a Rochdale community garden, funded by the Green Spaces Fund, transformed a barren yard into a vibrant green oasis for over 350 residents. See the impact.
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been charged with knife offences in Birmingham after a machete and lock knife were recovered in separate police stops. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
Diagrama Community Services plants 105 native broadleaf saplings at Duckyls Farm, creating a wildlife-friendly habitat and empowering people with disabilities. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity.
An orphaned seal rehabilitated by RSPCA Stapeley Grange has been photographed with her own pup off the North Wales coast. Discover this heartwarming wildlife success story and learn how to support seal conservation.
Discover how Birmingham City's new 62,000-seat stadium and Sports Quarter project will boost the economy, create jobs, and put the city on the global map. A new era begins.
Worcester Labour MP Tom Collins is urged to stand up for wildlife after voting against protection amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Can he reconcile housing needs with nature?
Birmingham City FC reveals plans for a new 62,000-seat stadium, 'The Powerhouse', set to transform the city into a global sports and culture destination. Discover the project's huge economic impact.
Pen-y-Cwm School in Ebbw Vale has transformed unused grounds into a thriving wildlife haven, winning the Community Transformation Award. Discover how pupils and community created this sustainable space.
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner reveals ambitious 62,000-capacity stadium design as part of city-transforming Sports Quarter project. Discover the vision.
Young conservationists in Erewash receive awards for creating wildlife-friendly gardens. Discover how local children are transforming urban spaces into biodiversity havens.
Discover the fascinating world of turnstones, the clever wading birds spotted on a Devon coast. Learn about their seasonal changes, feeding habits, and where to see them in the UK.
A Lancashire Wildlife Trust expert shares his magical encounter with a flock of turnstones in Sidmouth. Discover the habits of these beautiful migratory birds and where to spot them in the UK.
A young fox was rescued by the RSPCA after getting stuck inside an Amazon delivery van's engine. The animal chewed a wire, alerting the driver. Read the full rescue story.
Sir David Attenborough's new BBC series captures the heartbreaking story of a three-legged wild dog's fatal crocodile attack and his pack's heroic rescue attempt. Watch the emotional footage.
Manchester's planning committee is set to approve over 1,700 new homes, a new shopping centre, and a key phase of a £1.7bn project. Discover the details of the city's transformation.