Residents in the Birmingham district of Yardley who have helped save their local playing fields from developers have been invited to have a say in their future.

Following International Migrants Day, Councillor Nicky Brennan, Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, takes a look at how the city continues to honour its commitments as a City of Sanctuary as he explains: “Every year International Migrants Day provides an opportunity to celebrate migration and how migrants have helped to build and shape our world.

Those heading out and about this Christmas and New Year are being urged to give public transport a go to avoid the traffic jams and congested car parks.

Martin Reid, 30, from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, with his dog, Ag Ch Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie), a three-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, beat hundreds of dogs and their handlers to win The Kennel Club Small Dog Agility Stakes final on Friday 15 December.

As the holiday season approaches, many children in Birmingham are eagerly anticipating Santa Claus's annual journey.

Rail passengers in Network Rail’s North West and Central region will benefit from a better, more reliable railway in 2024 thanks to upgrade and maintenance work taking place this Christmas and New Year.