Birmingham tower block fire leads to evacuation and cannabis farm discovery
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
A devastating fire at former glamour model Jodie Marsh's Essex animal sanctuary resulted in the deaths of two marmosets. The accidental blaze, caused by an electrical item, broke out on Saturday. Read the full story.
Military veteran Mitch Hutchcraft ran 720km in 16 days to highlight the illegal puppy trade and rescue centre crisis. Discover his story and how to help.
National Grid unveils updated plans for the LionLink interconnector, a pioneering project to deliver affordable, wind-generated energy to millions of UK households. Public consultation opens in January 2026.
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.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm reveals a stunning bear-and-cub sculpture crafted from recycled Christmas trees, highlighting conservation and a major recycling drive. Drop off your tree until January 25.
Jeremy Clarkson hints filming for Clarkson's Farm series six may have begun. Get the latest on the release date rumours and which beloved cast members are expected to return.
Firefighters saved a husky from icy water at Manor Farm Park. The elderly owner's 999 call prevented a tragedy. Authorities warn of the dangers of frozen water.
Jeremy Clarkson details the surprising mental and physical changes he experienced while losing three stone on the drug Mounjaro. Discover the full story behind his transformation.
Explore Little Daydreams Role Play Café in Ombersley. Kids can drive a bus, visit a vet, and enjoy messy play while parents relax with coffee. Open now at The Farm Shop.
A new immersive role play village featuring a double decker bus has opened at a farm shop near Birmingham. Discover Little Daydreams, with its ice cream shed, vets, and sensory room.
A motorist was arrested after performing dangerous stunts at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre. A roadside drug test proved positive for cannabis. Read the full story.
Discover the top-rated farm shops in Birmingham and the West Midlands for fresh, local produce to kick-start a healthy 2026. Find addresses and reviews here.
Unauthorised encampment is back at Daisy Farm Recreation Ground, causing resident frustration and council action. Read the latest on the ongoing situation.
An unauthorised traveller encampment has returned to Daisy Farm Recreation Ground in Maypole, Birmingham, just 48 hours into the new year. Councillor Adam Higgs is pursuing eviction and long-term defensive measures. Read the latest.
Countryfile's Adam Henson shares exciting news of a 'critically endangered' Suffolk Punch foal due in May 2026 at his Cotswold farm. A major boost for rare breed conservation.
Diagrama Foundation reintroduces working ponies to its 100-acre West Sussex care farm, blending historical practices with modern support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
West Midlands Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing after a raid in Aldridge uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, vapes, and cash. Read the full details.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm brings back its popular Kids Go Free offer from Dec 27 to Feb 1, helping families enjoy an affordable wildlife day out. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Bertie Matthews, eighth-generation owner of Matthews Cotswold Flour, reveals how he rescued the 100-year-old mill from financial ruin and his ambitious plans for regenerative farming in Britain. Discover the full story.
A 14-year-old fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously hurt after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police appeal for witnesses.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
Jeremy Clarkson has paused filming for Clarkson's Farm and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, revealing his health scare and fears about his first break in four decades. Read his candid interview.
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
Mr Pumpkin's farm in Stanley Common donated £5,171.30 to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance after a successful pumpkin picking season. Discover how this community event has raised over £26,000 for critical lifesaving missions.
A group of travellers at Daisy Farm Park in Birmingham have been served an eviction notice and must leave by December 22. Local councillor expresses frustration over repeated incursions.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.