Cosy Christmas Pub & Walks Near Solihull
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Discover a perfect countryside escape just an hour from Birmingham. This writer's weekend in a Worcestershire hamlet and the Cotswolds offers idyllic walks, cosy shops, and delicious food.
Discover 20 stunning winter beauty spots across the West Midlands for your festive break. From frosty hills to serene city parks, find your perfect winter walk.
Discover four of the highest-rated festive walks in the West Midlands, perfect for burning off the Christmas dinner. Explore Sutton Park, Kinver Edge and more.
HMRC warns thousands who turned 18 in recent years they could be missing out on money. Learn how to find and cash in your Child Trust Fund before the new year.
The Prince of Wales partners with Lioness Jill Scott to mark 100 years of Fields in Trust, highlighting the vital role of parks and green spaces for communities across the UK.
The Department for Education confirms a £50m free school in Walsall, creating 1000 places. Windsor Academy Trust will deliver the project, which faces local opposition over its Reedswood Park site.
New research reveals majority public satisfaction with BBC News quality and trust, despite facing criticism and a lawsuit from Donald Trump. Explore the full findings and expert analysis.
Plans for a vital 20-bed safe centre in Erdington to support vulnerable West Midlands children are recommended for approval, addressing a critical regional shortage.
Over 600 people protest Walsall NHS Trust's plan to close Hollybank House stroke unit. Trust cites £500k upgrade costs, proposes moving services to Wolverhampton. Campaigners fear loss of local care.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces charges including assault of children under 13. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands NHS hospitals. Read the full details.
The Hussey Family Trust seeks an environmental impact ruling for 300 homes on land east of The Marsh in Wanborough, Swindon. Read the latest on this controversial development.
Discover 11 serene winter walks near Birmingham for fresh air and tranquillity. Perfect trails for hiking with dogs, rated highly on All Trails. Escape the festive rush.
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.
The Rossendale Ramblers enjoyed a stunning six-mile reservoir walk near Bolton in glorious sunshine. Discover their latest routes and how to join their free walking community.
Discover Earlswood, a serene village near Birmingham with stunning lakes, a vibrant craft centre, and a community spirit that proves the smallest places have the biggest hearts. Plan your visit today.
Food banks across the West Midlands brace for a severe winter surge in demand, with over 61,000 parcels distributed last year. Donations struggle to keep pace as vulnerable groups face rising costs.
Food banks across the West Midlands are preparing for a severe winter surge in demand, with a 27% rise in parcels since pre-pandemic levels. The Trussell Trust warns they are at breaking point and urgently need public donations.
The Department for Education has broken its silence on a controversial £50m free school in Walsall, defending its process after criticism from MP Valerie Vaz. Read the full story.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust urges locals to donate just £1 this Christmas to help protect wildlife and restore habitats. Your spare change can make a real difference.
Discover Pepper Wood, an ancient woodland near Birmingham that was cut down twice for war efforts. See how community care revived this SSSI site into a thriving wildlife haven. Plan your visit today.
Discover serene and quiet winter walking routes across Birmingham and the West Midlands to boost your wellbeing and escape the festive bustle this Christmas.
Sisters Erica and Aimee-Kay Bicknell from Birmingham are supporting The Aplastic Anaemia Trust's Christmas Appeal after Erica's own battle with the rare blood disorder. Their story highlights the charity's vital work.
Dogs Trust West Midlands has over 50 dogs, including 15 featured here, desperate for loving families in Birmingham and the West Midlands this festive season.
Birmingham Museums Trust launches urgent £2m public appeal. Half its costs are unfunded, putting the city's world-class cultural heritage at a 'critical crossroads'. Your help is needed.
Explore the historic childhood home of Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon this festive season. Discover winter opening times and plan your visit to this enchanting 15th-century cottage.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
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.
Internationally acclaimed artist Martin Donlin unveils designs for Brook Local Centre glass panels, capturing Lubbesthorpe's ancient landscape. Join the public presentation on December 8.
Birmingham Museums Trust launches a vital £2 million public fundraising campaign to save the city's cultural heritage. Your support is needed to keep our museums open.