Birmingham Council's Park Parking Charge Plan Sparks Row
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 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.
Discover a must-do road trip across the West Midlands, featuring nine stunning locations with ancient rock houses and picturesque rolling hills. Plan your adventure today!
Discover Clent, a serene Worcestershire village just 10 miles from Birmingham. Offering stunning Clent Hills walks, panoramic views, and a cosy food scene, it's the perfect 2026 getaway.
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.
Malvern Theatres is set for a landmark £20 million redevelopment in 2026, funded by the government's Levelling Up Fund. The project will deliver a new studio theatre, improved accessibility, and a community amphitheatre. Read more about this exciting cult
A developer has submitted fresh plans for 14 homes on Malvern farmland, months after a scheme for nine properties was rejected by the council and dismissed on appeal. Read the latest details.
Discover 20 stunning winter beauty spots across the West Midlands for your festive break. From frosty hills to serene city parks, find your perfect winter walk.
Malvern College head Keith Metcalfe stars in a hilarious Mission Impossible parody to announce the end of term. Watch the two-minute festive film now!
A new Which? survey reveals the Shropshire Hills and Malvern Hills are top-tier National Landscapes. Discover these scenic escapes just over an hour from Birmingham.
The Prince of Wales in West Bromwich could be permanently shut down after door staff used 'excessive force' and a weapon in a violent incident. Read the full story and the upcoming council decision.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces charges including assault of children under 13. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands NHS hospitals. Read the full details.
A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after a serious assault outside a McDonald's in Nuneaton. Police have arrested a 38-year-old and seek a key witness cyclist. Read the latest.
A man and his carer were assaulted in Birmingham city centre. The victim, a regular at the German Market, now says he is too afraid to visit this Christmas. Read his story.
A Birmingham bar and music venue has had its licence suspended after a violent incident involving weapons left two men injured. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A former Birmingham doctor faces 45 charges, including sexual assault of a child, linked to his work at two NHS hospitals. Dedicated helplines are now open for concerned patients.
Mirza Begg, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping and assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met on a flatmate-finder app in Birmingham. Read the full court details.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces 45 charges including sexual assault of a child under 13. The ex-doctor is accused of offences against 38 patients between 2017 and 2021.
Discover 11 serene winter walks near Birmingham for fresh air and tranquillity. Perfect trails for hiking with dogs, rated highly on All Trails. Escape the festive rush.
Three teenagers, including one from Birmingham, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a boy was punched, kicked and robbed of his e-bike in Lichfield city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses.
West Midlands Police are seeking a woman after a teenage girl was assaulted and subjected to racial abuse on Bridge Street. Call Crimestoppers with info.
Nicholas Orlando Green has been sentenced to 11 years for an unprovoked double stabbing at Kennington Underground station. The attack left two strangers with life-altering injuries.
Andrew McNab, 40, has been given a suspended sentence and a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after a 'nasty and unprovoked' assault on a police officer in Telford. Read the full details of the ban.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted and subjected to racial abuse near the Hyatt Regency hotel. Can you help identify this person?
Jake Morris, 30, has been sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for a violent assault in Worcester. The court heard he punched the victim and pushed her down concrete stairs.
Shocking CCTV shows Mohammed Amin trying to force his way into a vehicle on Waterloo Road. The 38-year-old has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Read the full story.
Daniel Carr, 41, received a suspended sentence for assault, stalking, and attacking a police officer. Read the shocking details of the abuse and court outcome.
Discover serene and quiet winter walking routes across Birmingham and the West Midlands to boost your wellbeing and escape the festive bustle this Christmas.
Police appeal for witnesses after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted near British Camp on the Malvern Hills. The suspect is described as a white male, around 65, with a brown dog.