Heating error warning for UK households after Christmas
Experts warn a common heating mistake could cause devastating leaks and frozen pipes, leading to insurance claims over £75,000. Learn how to protect your home this winter.
Experts warn a common heating mistake could cause devastating leaks and frozen pipes, leading to insurance claims over £75,000. Learn how to protect your home this winter.
Residents in sought-after Water Orton endure a persistent 'fishy' odour linked to HS2 tunnel work, with complaints of dust, traffic, and a declining community. Read the full story.
A Warwickshire village is being 'destroyed' by HS2 construction, with a refugee saying the noise is louder than Kyiv bombs. The primary school is shrinking as families move away. Read the full story.
Discover 12 perfect places for winter dog walks in Birmingham. From scenic hills to riverside paths, find new routes to explore with your furry friend this season.
Discover 11 fantastic winter dog walks in Birmingham, featuring parks, hills, and woodlands perfect for family outings. Find your new favourite spot today!
Car experts reveal three affordable, effective methods to banish stubborn pet hair from your vehicle's interior using everyday items like rubber gloves and dryer sheets.
A vet reveals why your dog might be staring into space or barking at nothing. It's not ghosts, but their super-sharp senses detecting things you can't. Learn how to respond.
Water Orton Primary School is set to reduce its yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils by 2027. Local MP Rachel Taylor blames HS2 disruption for families leaving the area. Read the full story.
Pet owners are raving about Pooch & Mutt's festive dog treats, now discounted to just £3.20. Discover the Christmas Roast Dental Sticks and Pigs in Blankets Advent Calendar before the offer ends on 31st December.
Veterinary expert Dave Martin urges UK families to teach kids about dog behaviour and provide pets a safe space during busy festive gatherings to prevent aggression.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth has over 50 dogs needing adoption in Birmingham and beyond. Meet 15 charming residents, including one waiting 1000 days, hoping for a fresh start in the new year.
A savvy homeowner reveals how they slashed annual bills by £1,200 using Martin Lewis's strategies, including switching energy and installing a water meter. Discover how to cut your living costs.
UK dog owners are urged to walk pets only between 11am and 3pm this winter. Avoid walks entirely if temperatures hit -4°C to prevent canine hypothermia. Read the vital advice.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
Veterinary experts warn a persistent fishy odour from your dog could indicate painful anal gland problems. Learn the signs, risks, and how to prevent serious complications.
For the third consecutive year, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water staff have donated hundreds of toys and gifts to charities supporting families across Wales, ensuring children have a special Christmas.
Scarlette Hudson, 12, missed half her junior school but now attends full-time thanks to her autism assistance dog, Ivanhoe. The pair won Client Partnership of the Year from Sheffield's Support Dogs charity.
Daniel Langford, 34, overtook a police car while rushing to his ex-partner's home. He admitted dangerous driving and was given a community order and a driving ban. Read the full story.
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following a joint raid by Warwickshire Police and the RSPCA in Water Orton. One man was injured. Read the latest.
Teams from Lincolnshire & Fens reservoir projects have donated 316 gifts for children at Boston Pilgrim Hospital this Christmas. Read how this act of kindness will brighten the festive period.
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
A Failsworth dog daycare staged a festive canine Nativity with adorable photos. Spaniels played Mary and Joseph, while a Yorkie was baby Jesus. See the heartwarming scene.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool FC title parade crowd, injuring over 100. Hero bystander Daniel Barr stopped the vehicle. Full details of the shocking incident.
A man was assaulted by five masked men on motorbikes while walking his dogs in Stourport-on-Severn. Police are appealing for witnesses to the shocking midday attack.
Wessex Water must pay £11m after regulator Ofwat found it failed to properly operate and maintain its wastewater network. The money will fund storm overflow improvements.
A two-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after a serious dog attack in Cradley. The animal has been humanely destroyed. Police are investigating.
Avian flu confirmed at Kingsbury Water Park. Public urged not to touch birds, keep dogs on leads, and follow hygiene advice. Park remains open.
A two-year-old boy was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being bitten by a dog at a property in Drews Holloway South, Cradley. The dog has been destroyed. Read the latest.
Amazon has reduced the popular Pedigree Christmas Dog Socks by 25%, now £11.99. Over 5,000 sold in a month, with owners praising the value and fussy-dog approval. Discover the deal.