15 Dogs Seek Homes in West Midlands for 2026
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.
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.
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are building 54 'Zero Bills' homes in Bedfordshire and Gloucestershire. Residents will pay nothing for energy for a decade. Read how this sustainable initiative works.
Local councillors demand a developer withdraws a stalled plan for 450 homes in Dickens Heath, fearing it threatens the future of historic football and rugby clubs. Read the latest.
Aston Villa's title charge faces Chelsea's European push amid major injury concerns for both teams. Get the latest team news and predicted line-ups for this crucial Premier League fixture.
Discover how dedicated staff from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are working over Christmas to bring joy and support to patients in wards and care homes across Essex.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will be banned from the touchline for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on December 27. Discover the reason and potential team news.
New data shows Birmingham residents face waits up to 250 weeks for social housing. Discover the worst-hit areas and how the council's system works.
A shocking 28% of UK residents live with damp, mould, or cold. Health experts reveal these conditions worsen asthma, heart issues, and mental health. Learn the risks and what action to take.
Planning permission granted for 185 apartments in Salford's Adelphi Village, part of the £2.5bn Crescent masterplan. Discover the future-proofed, sustainable community taking shape.
Persimmon Homes Midlands staff raised £55,314 for Coppafeel! in 2025, inspired by a colleague's breast cancer diagnosis. Funds will boost vital awareness for young people.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.
Chippenham RFC's Under-11s receive a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes Wessex for new match-day kits. Discover how this local developer supports community youth sports.
David Wilson Homes South Midlands sponsored a charity golf day at Ely City Golf Club, raising £12,000 for the Stroke Association. The event honoured an organiser's late father and boosted vital awareness.
Barratt Homes Northampton has donated £1,500 to the Baby Basics charity, providing Moses basket starter packs for vulnerable families. Discover how this gift ensures safe sleep for newborns.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has impounded around 1,000 Lime, Forest and Voi e-bikes following resident complaints about blocked pavements. Operators respond to the parking crisis.
An interactive map reveals the West Midlands' most expensive streets, with mansions over £2m. This follows the new 'mansion tax' announced in the Budget. Explore the exclusive postcodes.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
Dudley Council planners are set to decide on 13 new canal-side homes in Brierley Hill, while approving one HMO and rejecting another. Read the latest local planning news.
A new study crowns Solihull as England's calmest area, with low noise, light pollution & emissions. Discover why it's the ideal family home. Read the full report.
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has wed her partner of nearly a decade, audio engineer Russell Thomas, in a private London ceremony. Discover the details of their relationship and her life now.
The Energy Saving Trust reveals how cavity wall insulation can cut £240 from annual energy costs for many UK households. Discover if your home is suitable and the key steps to take.
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo announce the birth of their first child, a baby boy named Ziggy. See their sweet hospital snap and celebrity reactions.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt hears claims of 'catastrophic' council housing failure and debates 'grey belt' status. Inspector's decision due by January 2026.
Birmingham City Council signs deal for 65 affordable homes on Long Nuke Road, including social rent and shared ownership. New sports facilities also planned. Read more.
Curly Tails animal rescue in Newton Longville receives a £1,000 Community Champions donation from Persimmon Homes, aiding its work uniting people and animals for wellbeing.
Birmingham City Council partners with Keon Homes and Bromford to build 65 high-quality affordable homes in Northfield, including social rent and shared ownership properties. Read more about this key housing initiative.
A former Chelsea FC assistant treasury manager has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Premier League club of over £200,000. Claire Walsh will be sentenced at crown court.
Three vacant properties in the Black Country go under the hammer in December with a £50,000 guide price. Ideal for developers or DIY projects, they need full refurbishment.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.