Sumatran tiger and red panda cubs at West Midlands Safari Park have enjoyed festive enrichment. Keepers provided species-specific treats to encourage natural behaviours. The park is open on selected winter dates.
Chester Zoo welcomes a mother-and-son jaguar pair to a new retirement habitat. Discover their remarkable story and how they highlight global conservation efforts for this Near Threatened species.
Weather maps predict up to 2cm of snow hitting parts of England on January 1st. Find out the exact timing and which regions are most at risk.
Birmingham residents face more missed bin collections after protests at a council depot. The city's long-running industrial dispute continues to cause disruption. Read the latest updates.
Maps reveal 18 English counties, including Birmingham and London, will face 12 hours of snow from December 27. Get the full forecast and county list here.
Local naturalist Dave Steele reimagines the festive song with birds spotted on Lancashire's Chat Moss. Discover the surprising swaps from turtle doves to willow tits.
British Gas urges eligible customers to use appliances between 11am and 1pm on 19 December for half-price power. Save on bills and support green energy.
British Gas, EDF, Eon, Octopus Energy and OVO are among 12 suppliers passing on a £150 government cut. Find out if you're eligible and when savings start.
The UK is on alert for a potential 'Russian snow bomb' bringing freezing temperatures and Christmas Day snowfall. Forecasters warn of a dramatic cold snap arriving from the east. Read the latest weather models and expert analysis.
A festive taste test of eight supermarket stuffing mixes reveals the budget options that outperformed the famous brand, offering better flavour and crispiness for a fraction of the price. Discover the winner.
We tested stuffing mixes from seven major UK supermarkets against the classic Paxo. See which offers the best flavour, texture, and value for your Sunday roast.
A weather system from Russia could bring snow across all parts of the UK by the end of Christmas Day, with temperatures potentially plummeting to -9°C. Discover the latest forecasts and expert analysis.
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following a joint raid by Warwickshire Police and the RSPCA in Water Orton. One man was injured. Read the latest.
Blue Wilson, hiking the UK coastline, returns to Cornwall's coast path over Christmas to complete a missed section. She's raised £7k for marine charities. Follow her journey.
The UK faces a potential 'snow bomb' and its first widespread white Christmas since 2010. Met Office forecasts wintry showers and a significant cold snap. Read the full forecast details.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by local funding and community action. Find out how to get involved.
The UK faces a 15-hour snow event targeting 16 counties, including Birmingham and London, potentially disrupting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day travel. Get the latest forecast details.
British Gas is running a PeakSave Green Flex event on Friday 19th December, offering eligible customers half-price electricity between 11am and 1pm. Find out how to save.
We taste-tested Baileys, Aldi's Specially Selected and Coole Swan Irish Cream liqueurs to find the ultimate festive tipple for taste, value and versatility. Discover the winner.
Official letters with a £150 energy bill rebate are arriving for six million UK households. The government warns to ignore scam texts and calls about the Warm Home Discount.
New weather maps reveal which parts of England will avoid snow as an Arctic bomb approaches around Christmas Day. Find out if your county is on the list.
Polar bear Brodie has moved to Yorkshire Wildlife Park's Project Polar, where he may be reunited with his brother Hamish after five years apart. Experts are monitoring his introduction to the other bears.
Hawthorn Fish Bar in Birmingham is serving battered mince pies, pigs in blankets and a loaded festive chips dish. Owner Palvinder Singh reveals the seasonal menu is proving hugely popular.
The West Midlands introduces a free air quality warning system to combat pollution. Residents can sign up for alerts to protect their health from dangerous air. #CleanAir #WestMidlands
Major suppliers like Octopus and British Gas have confirmed the £150 discount for fixed deal customers from April. Experts urge others to follow suit to prevent consumer confusion this winter.
Weather maps turn purple as snow is forecast for parts of Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire from New Year's Eve. Get the latest Midlands weather news.
The UK faces a severe cold snap with temperatures plunging to -2C and heavy snow forecast for Devon, Cornwall, and South Wales from December 27. Get the latest weather maps and expert warnings.
Will Birmingham see snow on Christmas Day? Bookies give 6/1 odds as the Met Office forecasts colder, drier weather. Get the full festive forecast here.
The Met Office forecasts potential snow showers in the east next week, raising hopes for the UK's first widespread white Christmas since 2010. Read the latest weather warnings and expert analysis.
A festive blind taste test of supermarket pigs in blankets has revealed a surprise winner. Discover which budget option beat M&S and Waitrose to be crowned the best for your Christmas dinner.