Birmingham park saved from £1.3m auction after petition
Birmingham City Council has withdrawn a public park in Tyseley from auction following a petition. The council has sold over £250m in assets to tackle its financial crisis. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council has withdrawn a public park in Tyseley from auction following a petition. The council has sold over £250m in assets to tackle its financial crisis. Read the full story.
A Nottingham mother was left 'dumbfounded' after receiving a £100 parking fine for an alleged 18-hour stay during a brief shopping trip. She is fighting the charge, with campaigners warning of a widespread issue.
Discover the top parks and hills for safe family sledging in Birmingham today, following significant overnight snowfall from Storm Goretti. Find your perfect snowy slope!
Attwell Farm Park near Redditch closes for 11 days for a major indoor play barn expansion, adding new facilities. The popular family attraction reopens on January 17.
Breakspear Park in Hemel Hempstead launches a quarterly photography competition for 2026. Win £250 and choose a local charity to receive £750. Submit your Community-themed shots by Feb 8, 2026.
A massive fire engulfed a carpet factory on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. Over 75 firefighters tackled the blaze. Avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Over 75 firefighters tackled a massive blaze at a Tyseley carpet storage unit. Road closures remain in place—public urged to avoid the area.
A massive fire has engulfed a carpet factory in Tyseley, Birmingham. Nearly 80 firefighters are on the scene. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
A major fire has erupted in Tyseley, Birmingham, with 40 firefighters tackling the blaze. The public is urged to avoid the Seeleys Road area. Live updates.
West Midlands Safari Park has completed its 2026 animal census, counting every creature from elephants to ants. The tally includes new 'N'-named babies like tiger cubs and a giraffe calf. Book your visit online now.
Drayton Manor Park announces closure for Sunday, January 4, 2026, citing guest safety amid Met Office snow warnings. Bookings rescheduled for February half term.
Three teenagers have been sentenced to a combined 13 years for a vicious stabbing attack on a 15-year-old boy in Alum Rock's Morris Park. The victim required life-saving surgery.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking charges at Sutton Park, Lickey Hills, and Sheldon Country Park from 2026. Find out the costs and the political backlash.
From Amur leopard cubs to rescued Ukrainian lions, discover how Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrated a landmark year for global wildlife conservation in 2025. Plan your visit.
Birmingham City Council is pushing ahead with parking charges at Sutton Park and Lickey Hills. Critics call it a 'tax on health' amid fears over access and congestion. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking fees for three major parks from 2026, sparking political backlash. Find out the costs and the opposition's pledge.
Birmingham City Council plans new parking fees at three major parks in 2026 to raise funds, sparking fierce opposition from residents and political parties. Find out the details and what it means for visitors.
Six of Wolverhampton's finest parks and green spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag status. Discover the award-winning beauty spots offering free play, walks, and cafes.
Discover nine stunning locations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, perfect for a revitalising New Year's run. Explore parks, hills, and country parks to kickstart your 2026 fitness goals.
British Land applies to boost maximum store size at Telford Forge Retail Park to attract larger retailers, aiming to secure long-term tenancies and support the local economy. Read the full details.
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons risk fines for misusing parent and child parking bays. A study reveals 25% misuse, with one mother fined £260. Know the rules to avoid penalties.
Local Conservatives promise to scrap parking charges and establish a trust to restore Birmingham's Sutton Park ahead of the 2026 elections. Read their full plan.
Plans for the UK's first Universal Studios theme park near Cambridgeshire have been approved, promising 8,000 permanent jobs and a £50bn economic boost. Discover the details.
Discover Birmingham's stunning parks and green spaces that earned it the UK's first 'Nature City' title. Explore the top 10 spots, from Sutton Park to Moseley Bog.
A father of three was fined nearly £300 after being 13 minutes late to his car. He lost his keys in a play centre ball pit and couldn't extend his parking stay. He's now calling for a change in the rules.
Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas with festive steam train rides at Birmingham's heritage railways. Book now for Santa Specials and winter wonderland journeys.
Leicestershire Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in Maris Play Park, Leicester. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
A man in his 70s has died after being hit by a black Audi A1 in a Farmfoods car park on Holyhead Road, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.
A Birmingham councillor accidentally struck a woman with a cricket ball during a park facility opening, leaving her briefly unconscious. Read the full story.