£12,000 e-bike stolen in Stourbridge smash-and-grab
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Don't let the cold stop you! Our guide reveals the crucial pruning, sowing, and maintenance tasks to tackle in January for a thriving garden this spring. Get your tools ready.
Discover the six easiest herbs to grow indoors for a constant supply of fresh cooking ingredients. Get expert tips on light, watering, and the perfect compost for a thriving kitchen garden.
Gardening expert Helen Hutchings Cox reveals four clever ways to use autumn leaves to boost your garden's health. Discover how to create free mulch and leafmould.
Explore Birmingham's dramatic suburban evolution through 30 archive photos. See how areas like Longbridge, Castle Vale, and Northfield have been transformed over decades.
A Liverpool mum, once 22 stone, lost 13 stone after her dad gifted her Mounjaro jabs for Christmas. Read her incredible weight loss journey and transformation.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Fast-growing Newport tech consultancy de Novo Solutions announces plans to create 50 new roles by 2030, expanding its graduate apprenticeship scheme and boosting the Welsh economy.
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.
Sheila Turner's festive display in Market Weighton wins British Garden Centres' national competition, raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discover the magical scene.
Norwegian horticulturalist recommends Votrek secateurs for weak hands. Ergonomic design with ratchet mechanism minimises wrist strain. Now £18.03 on Amazon. Read our review.
Searches for 'mushrooms in garden' have jumped 153% in a month. An expert reveals how to identify and safely remove six common but dangerous fungi, from deadly Death Caps to structural Dry Rot.
The Royal Horticultural Society warns pigeons are damaging winter crops. Experts reveal homemade repellents using scents like peppermint and garlic to deter them.
Gardeners' World host Monty Don reveals why his iconic Longmeadow garden is a perpetual work in progress. Discover the story behind the two-acre Herefordshire haven he created with his wife since 1991.
UK households are asked to leave cranberries off their Christmas plates to help garden birds survive the frosty winter. Experts reveal festive foods to share and avoid.
Planning Inspectorate dismisses appeal for eight apartments in Blackheath, upholding Dudley Council's refusal. The scheme was deemed too dense and a risk to pedestrian safety.
New government planning proposals could see residential gardens used for new homes. Read the full details of the consultation and the political row it has sparked.
A hands-on review of Gtech's cordless lawnmower, hedge trimmer, and grass edger. We tested them in a real garden to see if the performance matches the premium price tag.
Demolition begins on historic stands at Edgbaston Stadium for a £46m revamp, featuring a Radisson RED hotel and new facilities, set for completion ahead of the 2027 Ashes. Discover the future of Birmingham's iconic cricket ground.
A Worcester woman must tear down a two-storey garden building after neighbours complained. The council refused retrospective planning permission for the 'eyesore'.
UK households warned to check garden sheds for banned metaldehyde slug pellets. Storing or using them is now illegal and could result in a fine. Check and dispose safely.
UK households warned over festive garden waste disposal. Dumping natural decorations risks £1,000 fines and harms wildlife. Check your local council's Christmas collection schedule now.
Dobbies Garden Centre in Moreton Park, Shropshire, has completed a major refurbishment just in time for Christmas, featuring a new coffee shop, expanded restaurant, and revamped play area.
Winter's heavy rain can drown gardens. Award-winning designer Tom Massey shares six practical, expert tips to improve drainage, choose resilient plants, and prevent waterlogging.
Families can visit a magical reindeer grotto at Planters Garden Centre in Tamworth, just 20 minutes from Birmingham. Meet Santa, see Swedish reindeer, and enjoy festive crafts. Open weekends in December and Dec 22-24. Book now!
Stacey Solomon reveals her dramatic brunette transformation, feeling 'like a whole new woman', but husband Joe Swash hasn't said a word. Discover her reaction and fan responses.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.