An orphaned seal rehabilitated by RSPCA Stapeley Grange has been photographed with her own pup off the North Wales coast. Discover this heartwarming wildlife success story and learn how to support seal conservation.
A Worcester mother could be forced to demolish a £170,000 garden building made for her disabled daughter after council refused retrospective planning permission. Discover the full story.
Worcester Labour MP Tom Collins is urged to stand up for wildlife after voting against protection amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Can he reconcile housing needs with nature?
Worcester City Council plans to charge extra council tax on 200 properties empty for over a year. The move aims to bring homes back into use and generate revenue.
Two Tesco delivery drivers, Ben Rowe and Leo Kuriakose, have been honoured for pulling a man and his dog from a burning vehicle in Worcester. Their swift action likely saved a life.
Birmingham city centre sees safety improvements with new LED lighting in Rotunda Square and Corporation Street following campaign after Katie Fox's tragic death.
Drivers in Oxford now face paying over £10 to park for less than an hour due to a new £5 daily congestion charge. Discover how this impacts visitors and local businesses.
O'Malley the German Shepherd faces his fourth Christmas at Birmingham Dogs Home. The charity launches a 'Festive Feast' appeal, asking for £5 donations to give rescue dogs a special Christmas dinner.
Rimmers Farm in Wichenford seeks council approval for a dozen shipping containers to be leased for private storage, aiming to capitalise on growing demand from Worcester's expansion.
Worcester City Council considers supporting Hope Not Hate campaign after reported hate crimes increase for first time in three years. Join the stand against discrimination.
Discover the five West Midlands towns named among the UK's 20 most underrated destinations for 2026 by KAYAK. Plan your next staycation now!
A young fox was rescued by the RSPCA after getting stuck inside an Amazon delivery van's engine. The animal chewed a wire, alerting the driver. Read the full rescue story.
Two sisters living next door in Rubery, Worcestershire, have won a combined £250,000 on the Postcode Lottery alongside nine neighbours. The life-changing money will fund home adaptations and dream holidays.
The popular Middletons Steakhouse & Grill chain has been rescued from administration, securing the future of its seven UK restaurants and preserving jobs for staff.
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill rescued from administration by its shareholders, safeguarding all 159 jobs across its seven restaurants in England. Read the full story.
Two Good Samaritans used their 4x4s to rescue a submerged Land Rover in Hall Green after Storm Claudia. Read their vital warning to drivers.
The AA's innovative new app uses GPS technology to pinpoint stranded motorists' exact locations, dramatically speeding up rescue times. Available on iOS and Android.
A new Cats Protection pop-up homeware shop has opened on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Support local cats this Christmas by donating or shopping for pre-loved furniture and decor.
Police, paramedics and firefighters descended on Hereford's River Wye after reports of a person entering the water. A man was located and taken to hospital. Officers remain at the scene.
Katie Fox, 34, fatally stabbed at Birmingham bus stop opposite Worcester Street - the city centre's worst crime hotspot with 965 reported incidents this year.
A courageous mother risked her life running into a burning house to rescue her teenage son, cats and bearded dragons after a drunken ex-lover torched a caravan. Read the full story.
RSPCA Southport celebrates rehoming 30+ animals in October, but Shadow the cat still seeks a quiet home. Discover how you can adopt or support their festive fundraising events.
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
The family of Katie Fox pay tribute to their 'shining light' after she was fatally stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop. A man has been charged with her murder.
The trial of Djeison Rafael, accused of murdering Katie Fox in a Birmingham city centre stabbing, has been scheduled for May 2025. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
West Midlands Police boost city centre patrols after the unprovoked fatal stabbing of Katie Fox, 34, at a Birmingham bus stop. A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Fifty-five passengers leapt into the sea after a TUI cruise excursion catamaran sank in the Dominican Republic. All were rescued. Read the latest statement from TUI.
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after Katie Fox, 34, died following an unprovoked stabbing on Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham. Police continue to appeal for information.
Katie Fox, 34, tragically died after a stabbing near a Birmingham bus stop. A 21-year-old man has been charged. Our thoughts are with her family.
Two adorable kittens were discovered huddled together outside a Birmingham shop in a cardboard box. The RSPCA is now urgently seeking loving homes for these affectionate siblings.