Attwell Farm Park Closes for Major Refurbishment
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.
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.
A former West Mercia Police PCSO faces misconduct charges over alleged inappropriate relationships with three people. He has resigned and will appear in Crown Court.
The Met Office issues amber warnings as Storm Goretti threatens up to 30cm of snow across 96 UK regions from Thursday to Saturday. Stay informed and prepare for travel disruption.
West Mercia Police issue alert after homes in Kenneth Vincent Close and Dark Lane, Astwood Bank, are targeted by burglars using force to break locks. Officers appeal for witnesses.
Police warn residents after two break-in attempts in Astwood Bank and Redditch. Intruders used force to break locks, targeting vehicles. Call 101 with information.
Army bomb disposal experts were scrambled to a Birmingham property after boxes labelled 'ammunition' were discovered. The cordon has now been lifted. Read the latest updates.
The Met Office issues urgent snow and ice warnings for the UK, with up to 40cm forecast. Travel disruption expected as blizzards hit. Plan your journeys now.
The Met Office has issued yellow snow and ice alerts for large parts of England and Wales, with up to 5cm of snow possible in some areas from Friday. Stay informed on the latest weather updates.
Explore the West Midlands Police Museum in Coventry. Discover cell sleepovers for youth groups, the Fashion Police exhibition, and how it honours fallen officers. Plan your visit now.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Birmingham and the West Midlands from midnight Friday. Travel disruption is likely. Read the full forecast and advice.
The UK braces for significant snowfall from January 5, 2026, threatening travel chaos as millions return after the holidays. Get the latest forecast and travel advice.
The Foreign Office has expanded travel warnings to 16 countries over lethal methanol poisoning risks. Learn the symptoms and which popular tourist destinations are affected.
Kevin Beresford, 73, creates a 2026 calendar celebrating Redditch's 'Karens'. The quirky project aims to challenge stereotypes while honouring the name. Discover the story behind the 'Karendar'.
Kevin Beresford, 73, has compiled a hilarious 2026 calendar featuring Redditch's most formidable 'Karens'. The £12.99 'Karendar' aims to both celebrate and poke fun at the infamous stereotype.
A severe 'snow bomb' is forecast to bring up to 12 inches of snow across parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing urgent weather warnings. Health officials warn of serious risks to vulnerable people.
A 10-day cold health alert warns of significant strain on NHS and social care. Public urged to check on vulnerable as frost and wintry showers forecast.
A yellow cold health alert is active across the West Midlands until 5 January. Temperatures are set to plummet, with potential snow forecast. Experts urge checking on vulnerable neighbours.
An amber cold health alert is in force for parts of England as freezing temperatures pose severe risks to health services and vulnerable people. Check on neighbours.
Amber cold health alerts are active for North East and North West England until Jan 5, with temperatures set to plummet to 3°C. The UKHSA warns of serious health risks.
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as an Arctic freeze hits. Vulnerable people urged to heat homes to 18°C and check on neighbours. Stay safe.
An eight-day amber cold health alert is in force across northern England, warning of serious health risks for vulnerable people as temperatures plummet. Check on elderly neighbours.
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's coast, shaking the capital Taipei and prompting tsunami warnings for Japan's Okinawa region. No casualties reported yet.
Nationwide Building Society has issued an urgent scam alert after customers received fraudulent letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the warning signs.
UK households warned as delivery fraud hits record high. Learn how to spot fake texts and emails from scammers impersonating Evri and other couriers. #StopThinkFraud
The UK braces for a 652-mile wall of snow up to 20cm deep from January 5. Maps show England and Scotland blanketed. Read the latest Met Office forecast and travel warnings.
A yellow cold health alert has been issued for south-west England from Christmas evening, with strong winds and frosty temperatures forecast. Stay informed on travel and health advice.
The Met Office has issued a 20-hour yellow weather warning for Christmas Day, warning of strong winds and potential power disruptions across 26 areas in South West England and Wales. Find the full list here.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 24-year-old woman in Oldbury. Police remain at the Barncroft Road scene as the community leaves tributes.
The deadly MERS virus has been confirmed in France for the first time in over a decade. Health officials are tracing contacts as WHO reports 19 global cases in 2025. Learn the risks and symptoms.
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.