Top 8 Places to Live in Worcestershire for 2024
Discover the eight best towns and villages to live in Worcestershire, from historic Malvern to vibrant Worcester. Find your perfect home in the heart of England.
Discover the eight best towns and villages to live in Worcestershire, from historic Malvern to vibrant Worcester. Find your perfect home in the heart of England.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce car park charges at beauty spots like Worcester Woods to bridge a £72m funding gap, sparking anger from residents and visitors. Read the full story.
A planning inspector has allowed an appeal against Worcester City Council's order to remove a 1.5m garden fence in Lower Wick, citing a four-year rule. Read the full ruling details.
Worcester City Council has refused plans for a detached two-bedroom house on Avon Road, citing overdevelopment and loss of character. Read the full details of the rejection.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce parking fees at popular country parks to help fill a £70 million budget shortfall. Find out which sites are affected and the local reaction.
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.
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.
Shaun Skyvington, 58, convicted of harassment and assault. He brandished a 'ball in sock' in Wetherspoons and threatened with a screwdriver. Read the full court outcome.
Explore Little Daydreams Role Play Café in Ombersley. Kids can drive a bus, visit a vet, and enjoy messy play while parents relax with coffee. Open now at The Farm Shop.
Drivers urged to avoid hills at Burton Dassett Country Park after multiple crashes on ice. Met Office warns of freezing temperatures across Midlands.
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.
Netflix announces a new TV series adaptation of Liz Moore's bestselling mystery novel 'The God of the Woods', a gripping thriller about a wealthy family's dark secrets. Discover the cast and release details.
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.
Worcester City Council approves extra funding for the Scala Theatre renovation, citing fire safety and National Insurance costs. The £16.2m project remains on track for its 2026 opening.
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
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.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.
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.
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
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.
A woman in her 70s has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road in Chadbury. A 54-year-old driver is in custody. Read the latest on the investigation.
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.