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!
Young swimmers from across the region delivered stunning performances at the Preston Super Sprints, securing a huge medal tally and setting numerous personal bests. Discover the local champions.
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.
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.
A heart-warming encounter at Yorkshire Wildlife Park saw a friendly robin nestle into a visitor's hair for warmth. See the adorable photos and read the full story.
Budding photographers can win tickets, tours and tea by entering the free 'Beauty of Belton Estate' competition. Winning shots will feature in the 2026 IGPOTY exhibition.
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.
Enter to win a month's supply of PACK'D Feel Good Smoothie Kits. Eight winners will get plant-based, nutrient-rich bundles to support their 2026 fitness journey. Enter by 15th February 2026.
A major retrospective of Andy Hollingworth's photos of UK comedy icons, from Ken Dodd to Joe Lycett, opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in February 2026. Book tickets now.
Amber Film and Photography Collective unveils a new digital and community-focused model after the permanent closure of Newcastle's iconic Side Gallery. Discover the future plans and the new wellness hub now on the Quayside.
Drayton Manor Park announces closure for Sunday, January 4, 2026, citing guest safety amid Met Office snow warnings. Bookings rescheduled for February half term.
Ten-year-old Jamie Smart wins a Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 category with a stunning spider shot. Discover her journey from her garden to global acclaim and her mission to inspire conservation.
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.
A stark report warns thousands of UK and European automotive jobs are at risk in 2026 due to falling sales, tariffs, and Chinese competition. Discover the full story and where new jobs are being created.
Jamie Smart, a 10-year-old home-schooled Instagram star, wins a major wildlife photography award with a stunning spider shot. See her incredible work in Wolverhampton until 25 January.
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.
From Amur leopard cubs to rescued Ukrainian lions, discover how Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrated a landmark year for global wildlife conservation in 2025. Plan your visit.
Birmingham City Council is pushing ahead with parking charges at Sutton Park and Lickey Hills. Critics call it a 'tax on health' amid fears over access and congestion. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking fees for three major parks from 2026, sparking political backlash. Find out the costs and the opposition's pledge.
Birmingham City Council plans new parking fees at three major parks in 2026 to raise funds, sparking fierce opposition from residents and political parties. Find out the details and what it means for visitors.
Six of Wolverhampton's finest parks and green spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag status. Discover the award-winning beauty spots offering free play, walks, and cafes.
Discover nine stunning locations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, perfect for a revitalising New Year's run. Explore parks, hills, and country parks to kickstart your 2026 fitness goals.
British Land applies to boost maximum store size at Telford Forge Retail Park to attract larger retailers, aiming to secure long-term tenancies and support the local economy. Read the full details.
Ryanair vows immediate appeal against a €256m fine from Italy's competition watchdog, calling the ruling 'legally unsound' and a threat to low fares. Read the full story.
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons risk fines for misusing parent and child parking bays. A study reveals 25% misuse, with one mother fined £260. Know the rules to avoid penalties.
The Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Sunderland's Hays Travel to pause integrating Polka Dot and Millington Travel. Read the full details of the investigation.
Enter to win one of 5 'Mug-nificent' bundles featuring a Tassimo MyWay coffee machine, 100 pods, and limited-edition Sass & Belle mugs. New research reveals Britain's deep bond with their favourite mug. Closes 25th January 2026.
The UK's competition watchdog says drivers are likely overpaying for fuel due to high retailer margins. A new 'fuel finder' scheme aims to boost transparency and competition.
The UK competition watchdog finds fuel retailers' profit margins remain 'persistently high', with weak competition keeping pump prices up. New fuel finder scheme aims to empower motorists.
Sheila Turner's festive display in Market Weighton wins British Garden Centres' national competition, raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discover the magical scene.