Best Sledging Locations in Birmingham & West Midlands
Discover the top parks and hills for safe family sledging in Birmingham today, following significant overnight snowfall from Storm Goretti. Find your perfect snowy slope!
Discover the top parks and hills for safe family sledging in Birmingham today, following significant overnight snowfall from Storm Goretti. Find your perfect snowy slope!
Attwell Farm Park near Redditch closes for 11 days for a major indoor play barn expansion, adding new facilities. The popular family attraction reopens on January 17.
Emergency services are at Branston Water Park after a body was found. Police have been searching for missing 18-year-old Dylan from Wolverhampton for several weeks. Stay updated.
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
Breakspear Park in Hemel Hempstead launches a quarterly photography competition for 2026. Win £250 and choose a local charity to receive £750. Submit your Community-themed shots by Feb 8, 2026.
West Midlands Safari Park has completed its 2026 animal census, counting every creature from elephants to ants. The tally includes new 'N'-named babies like tiger cubs and a giraffe calf. Book your visit online now.
Avian influenza has been detected in wild birds at several Birmingham parks. The council urges the public not to touch sick birds and to keep pets on leads to limit the spread.
West Midlands Fire Service issues urgent ice safety warning after children were photographed on a frozen Sutton Coldfield lake, urging parents to talk to kids about the lethal risks.
Children were photographed standing on dangerously thin ice at a Birmingham beauty spot, prompting urgent safety warnings from West Midlands Fire Service following past tragedies.
The Environment Agency is consulting on a five-year water transfer licence for construction dewatering at Waltham Cross. Have your say before the January 2026 deadline.
A 13-year-old boy was rescued after falling through ice at a lake in Victoria Park, Tunstall. Fire services issue urgent safety warning about frozen water dangers.
Two men plunged into a frozen lake at Connaught Water trying to save a dog. Essex Fire and Rescue warns of cold water dangers as UK snow alerts continue. Read the full story.
A visit to Birmingham's Minworth sewage plant reveals the shocking items wrongly flushed, causing 30,000 blockages yearly. Discover the 'three P's rule' to help.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrates 70 years of conservation, 50 years of Rutland Water reserve, and 30 years since osprey reintroduction. Discover their journey and 2026 events.
Emergency services launched a major search in a Wolverhampton canal after reports of a person in the water. Read the full details of the operation and outcome.
Fire, police and ambulance crews launched a major search of a Black Country canal in Wednesfield on Sunday night. No casualties were found. Follow for live updates.
HS2 engineers installed two critical viaduct spans near Water Orton during a five-day Christmas rail closure, a major milestone for the high-speed project. Read more.
UK safety watchdog urgently recalls kids' trampoline and water beads sold on Amazon. Discover the serious injury and choking hazards and what to do if you bought them.
Police, fire and ambulance crews launched a major search in Wolverhampton after reports of a person in the canal near Bentley Bridge. No one was found. Get the latest updates.
Homeowners are using a simple 10p baking paper trick to keep shower screens crystal clear. Experts explain the science behind this chemical-free, viral cleaning hack.
Health experts urge UK households to place bowls of water around heated homes to maintain humidity and protect against the severe H3N2 flu strain. Learn the simple steps to boost your defences.
Drayton Manor Park announces closure for Sunday, January 4, 2026, citing guest safety amid Met Office snow warnings. Bookings rescheduled for February half term.
The NHS advises millions taking furosemide to watch for dehydration signs and discuss key risks with their GP. Learn the crucial drug interactions and safety steps.
The Hangsun Water Flosser, hailed by dentists and named a Which? Best Buy, is now just £18.97 on Amazon. Discover why this cordless gadget is transforming oral hygiene routines across the UK.
Three teenagers have been sentenced to a combined 13 years for a vicious stabbing attack on a 15-year-old boy in Alum Rock's Morris Park. The victim required life-saving surgery.
Martin Lewis reveals how single people, low-income families, and benefit claimants could save over £1,000 a year by switching to a water meter or social tariff. Act now to cut your bills.
Waitrose urgently recalls No1 Deeside water bottles due to possible glass fragments. Check batch codes for Nov/Dec 2027 dates. Do not consume, return for full refund.
Persistent yellow stains in your bathroom are likely caused by hard water minerals, not poor hygiene. Experts reveal the simple home remedy to remove them and prevent their return.
A UK hair-loss specialist reveals how scalding showers can lead to increased shedding and breakage. Learn the safe water temperature and routine for healthier hair.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking charges at Sutton Park, Lickey Hills, and Sheldon Country Park from 2026. Find out the costs and the political backlash.