Birmingham City Council's new plan proposes building on 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield. Local leaders call it an 'attack on the town' and urge residents to object before the December 19 deadline.
We put the new Toyota Land Cruiser to the test during Storm Claudia. Discover how this iconic 4x4 handled flooded roads and high winds on a treacherous rural run.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
After Shane Walsh drowned in the River Severn in 2017, his wife Kirsty champions water safety. She now volunteers with rescue teams to prevent similar tragedies and create a legacy for their children.
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.
Shearbridge Veterinary Centre in Bradford invites pet owners to honour lost companions on its Christmas Memory Tree, raising £1 per pet for local cat rescue charities. Donate pet food for local foodbanks.
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.
Discover the festive enchantment of Alton Towers' Santa Sleepover experience. From a Santa's Grotto visit to themed hotel rooms, find out how it kickstarted one family's personal Christmas season.
The AA has launched a new app feature that uses your smartphone's GPS to pinpoint your exact location during a breakdown, helping patrols reach you faster. Discover how it works and what else the app offers.
Iconic homeware chain Fired Earth has been rescued from administration by Topps Tiles in a £3 million deal, saving the brand but resulting in over 100 job losses. Discover the details of the acquisition.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Gerry McGovern, the creative force behind Jaguar Land Rover's controversial 'woke' rebrand, has reportedly been escorted from the office and dismissed. Read the full story.
Curly Tails animal rescue in Newton Longville receives a £1,000 Community Champions donation from Persimmon Homes, aiding its work uniting people and animals for wellbeing.
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.
The Byron burger chain has been bought out of administration for a third time in a decade. The new owners plan a UK and Dubai revival after 58 sites were axed.
Sainsbury's submits a third planning application to build a convenience store on a Sutton Coldfield pub car park, citing new 'grey belt' planning rules. Will it succeed?
Danny Francis sentenced to 7 years for killing Benjamin Worrall, 17, in a hit-and-run after consuming 11 pints of cider. Read the full tragic story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.
UK farmers park tractors in Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves' 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1m. Read their demands.
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.
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.
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.
Finley Goodhew, 27, completed a 3-month walk from John O'Groats to Land's End with his dog Reggie, raising £3,645 for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in memory of Elliot Roseblade.
A Dunstable warehouse worker wept after winning an £80,000 Range Rover for just 22p. Discover how Daniel Bulai's life was changed by BOTB's prize draw.
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.
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.