Brentwood MP Reflects on Year of Planning Battles
As Parliament closes, Alex Burghart MP details local campaigns against the Planning Bill, Norwich-Tilbury pylons, and a Tawney Common solar farm. Read his festive message.
As Parliament closes, Alex Burghart MP details local campaigns against the Planning Bill, Norwich-Tilbury pylons, and a Tawney Common solar farm. Read his festive message.
Adults with learning disabilities enjoyed a magical afternoon as the Chequer Mead Theatre's Cinderella cast visited Duckyls Farm. The festive event featured songs, carols, and pantomime sparkle.
Construction is underway on Oldham's first solar farm at Wrigley Head, Failsworth. The council-funded project will generate clean energy for 310 homes and create local green jobs. Read more about this major step for the borough's Green New Deal.
A public consultation has begun for the proposed Foel Fach Wind Farm near Bala. The 72MW project could power 68,000 homes and features an £8,000/MW community fund. Have your say by February 9th.
The Duke of York is set to relocate to a 'ramshackle' farmhouse on the Sandringham estate after surrendering his Windsor lease. Read the latest on the royal move and the financial fallout.
Xhevahir Ademaj will spend Christmas behind bars after a police operation uncovered a drug supply network in Birmingham. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
A developer makes a third attempt to build a petrol station, shop, and car wash on a site in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, closed since 2005. Previous bids were rejected over noise and design concerns.
An 18-year-old man is due in court after police discovered a firearm at a property on Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. Callum McTaggart-Box faces charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition.
A corrupt prison officer led a gang to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham for her inmate partner. All four conspirators have been sentenced to prison.
West Midlands Police uncover a large-scale cannabis farm across three floors of a Stockland Green property. 143 plants seized. Investigation ongoing.
West Midlands Police discovered a large-scale cannabis farm spread across three floors in a Stockland Green property. Over 140 plants were seized in the raid. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
Police in Tipton have seized 200 cannabis plants and arrested a 37-year-old man after raiding an industrial unit. The drugs bust followed a tip-off. Report concerns via 101.
A man has died after falling from a vessel off the Sussex coast. Coastguard led a major search operation after the incident near the Rampion Wind Farm. Read the latest details.
West Midlands Police uncover one of its largest ever cannabis farms in Lozells, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. The factory was a central supply hub for the region.
Jeremy Clarkson details the clash between Kaleb Cooper and a bird expert over harvesting at Diddly Squat Farm. Discover the agricultural dilemma and its consequences.
West Midlands Police raid one of Birmingham's biggest cannabis farms, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. A major supply network has been disrupted.
Two Birmingham residents were intercepted at Manchester Airport smuggling over 60kg of cannabis concealed in their luggage. Discover the details of this major drug bust.
Two strangers from Birmingham arrested smuggling cannabis on same Thailand flight. One jailed, one gets suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Two strangers from Birmingham, Leon Coley and Gemma Edgar, were caught smuggling over 60kg of cannabis on the same flight from Thailand. Discover their stories and sentences.
Sandwell Council rejects 11-bed HMO in Smethwick High Street amid resident fears it would worsen existing rat infestations and fly-tipping problems. Read the full story.
Police in Redditch discovered a significant cannabis grow with up to 40 plants after responding to a burglary report. A man and woman were arrested. Report crime anonymously.
Discover the top spots to buy a high-quality real Christmas tree across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Open daily from 9am to 8pm. Find your festive centrepiece today!
Discover the top 7 farm shops in the West Midlands for fresh festive produce, Christmas trees, and hearty winter days out. Find your perfect local farm shop today!
Police discovered a man's body at a Midlands farm while searching for missing 82-year-old Brian Wright. A homicide investigation is underway. Call 101 with information.
Somerset Council is selling East Farm, a 79-acre site, to fund essential services. The move follows a financial emergency and government-approved asset sales.
Discover our review of the Jingle Ville Christmas experience at Lower Drayton Farm in Penkridge. Find ticket prices, activities, and why it's a great festive family day out.
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher shares a worrying health update after a charity rugby match leaves him with a torn bicep, jeopardising his farm duties. Discover the full story and how his family is stepping up.
Midland campaigners triumph as 271-acre solar farm plan near Malvern Hills is rejected by council over visual impact and safety concerns. Read the full story.