Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
Challenge yourself with our weekly Sunday quiz! Featuring questions on British wildlife, classic literature, and cryptic clues. See how you score and check last week's answers.
Over 600 people protest Walsall NHS Trust's plan to close Hollybank House stroke unit. Trust cites £500k upgrade costs, proposes moving services to Wolverhampton. Campaigners fear loss of local care.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces charges including assault of children under 13. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands NHS hospitals. Read the full details.
The Hussey Family Trust seeks an environmental impact ruling for 300 homes on land east of The Marsh in Wanborough, Swindon. Read the latest on this controversial development.
The Energy Saving Trust reveals how cavity wall insulation can cut £240 from annual energy costs for many UK households. Discover if your home is suitable and the key steps to take.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook Lancashire overnight, startling residents. The British Geological Survey confirmed the tremor was felt across the region. Read the full report.
Food banks across the West Midlands brace for a severe winter surge in demand, with over 61,000 parcels distributed last year. Donations struggle to keep pace as vulnerable groups face rising costs.
Food banks across the West Midlands are preparing for a severe winter surge in demand, with a 27% rise in parcels since pre-pandemic levels. The Trussell Trust warns they are at breaking point and urgently need public donations.
The Department for Education has broken its silence on a controversial £50m free school in Walsall, defending its process after criticism from MP Valerie Vaz. Read the full story.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust urges locals to donate just £1 this Christmas to help protect wildlife and restore habitats. Your spare change can make a real difference.
Discover Pepper Wood, an ancient woodland near Birmingham that was cut down twice for war efforts. See how community care revived this SSSI site into a thriving wildlife haven. Plan your visit today.
Sisters Erica and Aimee-Kay Bicknell from Birmingham are supporting The Aplastic Anaemia Trust's Christmas Appeal after Erica's own battle with the rare blood disorder. Their story highlights the charity's vital work.
Dogs Trust West Midlands has over 50 dogs, including 15 featured here, desperate for loving families in Birmingham and the West Midlands this festive season.
Birmingham Museums Trust launches urgent £2m public appeal. Half its costs are unfunded, putting the city's world-class cultural heritage at a 'critical crossroads'. Your help is needed.
Explore the historic childhood home of Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon this festive season. Discover winter opening times and plan your visit to this enchanting 15th-century cottage.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
Internationally acclaimed artist Martin Donlin unveils designs for Brook Local Centre glass panels, capturing Lubbesthorpe's ancient landscape. Join the public presentation on December 8.
Birmingham Museums Trust launches a vital £2 million public fundraising campaign to save the city's cultural heritage. Your support is needed to keep our museums open.
Discover how the Throckmorton family's takeover of Coughton Court introduces Historic Houses membership for free entry from March 2026. Explore Warwickshire's heritage today!
Year 9 students from OneSchool Global's Kenley Campus walked 14.13 miles, raising £2,820 for Teenage Cancer Trust, far exceeding their £250 goal. Read their inspiring story.
Explore Clent Hills, a hidden gem near Birmingham offering breathtaking 360° views of the Cotswolds, Shropshire Hills and Welsh borders. Perfect for a winter walk.
Discover Baddesley Clinton, a stunning Tudor manor house near Birmingham, transformed for Christmas with roaring fires, festive decorations & a magical Snowman trail. Perfect family day out!
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity hosts its 16th annual London Carol Concert at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on December 4. Featuring celebrity readers and musicians, the event raises vital funds for families with life-threatened children.
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
Coughton Court, the historic Tudor estate, transitions from National Trust to Historic Houses. The Throckmorton family resumes management in 2026. Plan your visit!
Loulabelle's Jungle in Huddersfield wins a highly commended Animal Star Award. Their hands-on workshops help children overcome fears and build a passion for protecting wildlife, including snakes and spiders.
Discover how Nazila Husanovic-Gladwyn uses her lived experience to support families and improve mental health services at Essex NHS Trust. Learn about this vital role making a real difference.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes Chloé Zhao's Hamnet film, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Special screening event planned for Stratford-upon-Avon in January 2026.