Best West Midlands Farm Shops for Healthy 2026 Start
Discover the top-rated farm shops in Birmingham and the West Midlands for fresh, local produce to kick-start a healthy 2026. Find addresses and reviews here.
Discover the top-rated farm shops in Birmingham and the West Midlands for fresh, local produce to kick-start a healthy 2026. Find addresses and reviews here.
Unauthorised encampment is back at Daisy Farm Recreation Ground, causing resident frustration and council action. Read the latest on the ongoing situation.
An unauthorised traveller encampment has returned to Daisy Farm Recreation Ground in Maypole, Birmingham, just 48 hours into the new year. Councillor Adam Higgs is pursuing eviction and long-term defensive measures. Read the latest.
Countryfile's Adam Henson shares exciting news of a 'critically endangered' Suffolk Punch foal due in May 2026 at his Cotswold farm. A major boost for rare breed conservation.
Diagrama Foundation reintroduces working ponies to its 100-acre West Sussex care farm, blending historical practices with modern support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Ed Miliband's Warm Homes Fund aims to provide grants for solar panels and heat pumps, potentially eliminating energy bills for millions. Discover how the scheme works.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm brings back its popular Kids Go Free offer from Dec 27 to Feb 1, helping families enjoy an affordable wildlife day out. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Bertie Matthews, eighth-generation owner of Matthews Cotswold Flour, reveals how he rescued the 100-year-old mill from financial ruin and his ambitious plans for regenerative farming in Britain. Discover the full story.
A 14-year-old fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously hurt after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police appeal for witnesses.
We review the Tapo C615F solar-powered security camera kit. With AI tracking, a floodlight and no subscriptions, is it the ultimate home security device for UK homeowners?
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
Bebington comedian Ben Turner is a finalist for One Liner Comedian of the Year. Help him bring the trophy to Wirral by voting before the end of December.
Jeremy Clarkson has paused filming for Clarkson's Farm and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, revealing his health scare and fears about his first break in four decades. Read his candid interview.
A council-backed group-buying scheme, Switch Together, is helping UK households save an average of £237 annually on energy bills by securing better deals on green upgrades like solar panels and heat pumps.
Consumer tech expert Gareth Butterfield unveils his favourite gadgets of 2025, from groundbreaking solar systems to surprise folding phones and AI-powered gear. Discover the year's top innovations.
Petra Varga of Wirral Metro clinched gold in the 200m Individual Medley with a personal best at the Swim England Winter Championships in Sheffield. Discover all the local medal winners and standout performances from a thrilling weekend of swimming.
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
Mr Pumpkin's farm in Stanley Common donated £5,171.30 to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance after a successful pumpkin picking season. Discover how this community event has raised over £26,000 for critical lifesaving missions.
A group of travellers at Daisy Farm Park in Birmingham have been served an eviction notice and must leave by December 22. Local councillor expresses frustration over repeated incursions.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen delights fans with an update on her children working hard on Ravenseat Farm. See the heartwarming photos and her message of pride.
As Parliament closes, Alex Burghart MP details local campaigns against the Planning Bill, Norwich-Tilbury pylons, and a Tawney Common solar farm. Read his festive message.
Adults with learning disabilities enjoyed a magical afternoon as the Chequer Mead Theatre's Cinderella cast visited Duckyls Farm. The festive event featured songs, carols, and pantomime sparkle.
Construction is underway on Oldham's first solar farm at Wrigley Head, Failsworth. The council-funded project will generate clean energy for 310 homes and create local green jobs. Read more about this major step for the borough's Green New Deal.
Wirral Council reveals advanced negotiations for a tenant at its costly, empty Irvine building in the £75m Birkenhead Commercial District, a potential boost for the town centre.
Royal Mail is upgrading 3,500 postboxes with solar power and parcel tech. Birmingham residents find iconic red boxes taped and 'out of use' during the national rollout.
A public consultation has begun for the proposed Foel Fach Wind Farm near Bala. The 72MW project could power 68,000 homes and features an £8,000/MW community fund. Have your say by February 9th.
Wirral Council revisits plans for 22 new car park charges, sparking fears from Bromborough businesses who warn it could be 'another nail in the coffin' for the village high street.