Mum faces tearing down garden house for disabled daughter
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.
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.
Daanish Bhatti jailed for 6+ years after police found a hidden car key leading to a £30,000 drugs haul. He exploited vulnerable people across Derby. Report suspicious activity.
Households in England warned over black bin rules. Mistakes with waste disposal could lead to £80 fines. Learn how to avoid penalties this winter.
Sue Harley from Kings Heath defies incurable blood cancer through innovative drug talquetamab after years of misdiagnosis. Discover how this NHS-approved treatment is transforming lives.
Two Birmingham men are on the run after a £20m heroin shipment, concealed in pomegranate juice, was seized. Shamut Khan and Matiullah Zamankhel are wanted by the NCA. Contact authorities with information.
Singer Peter Andre opens up about his 'big fear' as a parent following the suspected drug-related death of 11-year-old Olivia Curley. Read his heartfelt warning.
A father and son avoided jail after smuggling £20m of heroin into Birmingham hidden in pomegranate juice. Two other suspects remain at large in this major NCA bust.
Garden centres urge covering five specific plants before winter frost arrives. Expert tips on using fleece, bubble wrap, and mulch to save your garden from cold damage.
West Midlands Police uncovered a shotgun, imitation firearms, Class A drugs and illegal alcohol during coordinated raids in Digbeth. Four arrests made in city-wide crackdown.
Robert Hacking, 36, has been sentenced to six years for running a county lines operation supplying heroin, crack cocaine and monkey dust in Telford. Read the full court details.
Pen-y-Cwm School in Ebbw Vale has transformed unused grounds into a thriving wildlife haven, winning the Community Transformation Award. Discover how pupils and community created this sustainable space.
Discover which garden bulbs you can still plant in November for a vibrant spring show. Expert tips from the GardeningUK community reveal it's not too late for tulips, daffodils, and more.
Young conservationists in Erewash receive awards for creating wildlife-friendly gardens. Discover how local children are transforming urban spaces into biodiversity havens.
West Midlands Police discovered a cannabis farm with over 50 plants in Solihull. The operation involved bypassed electricity. Call 101 with information.
West Midlands Police arrested a man in his 30s after discovering Class A drugs and a machete during a stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Sutton Road. Read the full update.
Is your garden confused by the mild weather? Discover expert tips to protect early-sprouting spring bulbs from pests and frost, including a quirky trick using action figures!
Volunteers from Nottingham Rotary Club have transformed the women's garden at Framework's detox service, creating a calming space for recovery journeys. Discover how community action makes a difference.
Government climate adviser proposes pay-per-litre charge for garden watering to combat drought. Learn how this could affect households and water conservation efforts.
Gardeners are urged to provide food and water twice daily for robins and sparrows this winter. Learn how to support these declining British bird species.
Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.
Horticulture expert reveals why pruning azaleas, rhododendrons, and other popular garden plants now could cost you next year's beautiful spring flower display.
Help robins survive winter by creating a natural bug hotel in your garden. This simple 10-minute task provides crucial food when natural sources dwindle.
A gardener reveals her simple chicken wire method to protect garden bulbs from squirrels. This legal, humane deterrent is easy to implement in your own garden.
UK gardeners are adding Tabasco sauce to bird food this November. This simple trick deters squirrels and foxes, helping struggling bird populations get the nutrition they need.
The Range has opened a new home and garden store in Oldbury, featuring a Garden Centre by Homebase. First 50 customers received goodie bags. Discover the new one-stop shop now!
Gardening expert Monty Don shares essential advice for helping birds survive winter, including recommended foods and harmful items to avoid. Support your local wildlife today!
Officers recovered £100,000 and Class A drugs after stopping an erratic car on the M6. A woman was arrested and four pedestrians were reported to immigration. Read the full details.
Discover three festive garden centres in the West Midlands transforming into winter wonderlands for Christmas 2025. Plan your magical visit today!
Noor Khan is behind bars for running the 'Noor Line' county drugs operation in Erdington after police found a suitcase full of heroin and cocaine bearing his name and address.
A Walsall homeowner resubmits plans to convert a garden outbuilding into a separate home after initial refusal. Read the latest on this ongoing planning dispute.