Allen Cook

Liverpool

Senior Journalist at BBC News

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Cows, bees and the Moon

1 week ago | bbc.com | Allen Cook

Your photos: Cows, bees and the Strawberry MoonAllen CookBBC Weather Watchers / VideomanBBC Weather Watchers / Mrs Baggins"Who are you looking at?" This inquisitive looking cow was spotted in Leek, Staffordshire. Mrs Baggins was in Bromyard, Herefordshire, for this photo.
Stunning blooms and waddling geese

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Allen Cook

Your photos: Stunning blooms and waddling geeseAllen CookBBC Weather Watchers / Les at LargeBBC Weather Watchers / George GroundhogThese spectacular blooms were snapped in Wolverhampton. This looks a very tranquil place, in Bromfield, Shropshire.
Former firefighter remembers fatal Nuneaton rail crash of 1975

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Richard Williams |Allen Cook

Media caption, Listen on BBC Sounds: Four people were killed in the crash and two later died in hospitalOn 6 June 1975, firefighter Norman Winnett was nearly six hours into a night shift when the call came in to say a train had crashed at Nuneaton railway station. He was first at the scene where an overnight sleeper train with 12 carriages had derailed, smashing into a platform and killing six people. Dozens more were injured.
Your photos of the West Midlands: Rain, wildlife and a postbox topper

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Allen Cook

Image galleryImage source, Cazbar/ BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, This little fellow was spotted hanging out in Tipton, Sandwell. Image source, Laura and Glenn / BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, This close-up insect shot was snapped in Dudley by Laura and GlennImage source, Gag1970 / BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, We had some brief, heavy showers this week, including in Shrewsbury.
Rain, wildlife and a postbox topper

1 month ago | bbc.com | Allen Cook

Your photos: Rain, wildlife and a postbox topperAllen CookCazbar/ BBC Weather WatchersLaura and Glenn / BBC Weather WatchersThis little fellow was spotted hanging out in Tipton, Sandwell.
Your photos across the West Midlands: Stunning blooms and a curious horse

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Allen Cook

Image galleryImage source, Paul SG / BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, This curious horse was spotted in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Image source, RSW / BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, Just buzzing around the flowers in Dawley, Shropshire. Image source, GrannyAnne / BBC Weather WatchersImage caption, These two were in Edgmond, Shropshire, as the sun started to set.
Stunning blooms and a curious horse

1 month ago | bbc.com | Allen Cook

Your photos: Stunning blooms and a curious horseAllen CookPaul SG / BBC Weather WatchersRSW / BBC Weather WatchersThis curious horse was spotted in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Just buzzing around the flowers in Dawley, Shropshire.
Survey starts for Worcester military views on new gallery

Mar 30, 2025 | bbc.com | Allen Cook

Survey starts for military views on new galleryAllen CookWorcester City CouncilThe plan is to move the Worcestershire Soldier Gallery to The Commandery in the cityPeople in Worcester and from further afield are being asked what parts of the city's military history they would like to see showcased by a museum gallery. Plans have been drawn up to move the Worcestershire Soldier Gallery from Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum to The Commandery.
Dozens of Wolverhampton road repairs revealed by council

Mar 29, 2025 | bbc.com | Allen Cook

Dozens of planned road repairs revealed by councilAllen CookCity of Wolverhampton CouncilResurfacing the roads would extend their lifespan and prevent potholes, the council saidDozens of roads across Wolverhampton are due to be resurfaced or repaired in the coming year as part of the council's plan to tackle potholes. Six roads will be resurfaced, under the proposals, while another 20 will be treated, in a bid to prevent potholes forming on them.
Hereford hospice plans Ludlow furniture warehouse to boost income

Mar 29, 2025 | bbc.com | Allen Cook

Hospice plans furniture warehouse to boost incomeAllen CookGetty ImagesThe new furniture donation centre would help the hospice to keep meeting rising care demands, its chief executive saidA hospice being able to open a furniture donation warehouse is vital to help it keep caring for people needing end-of-life care, its boss says. An application has been submitted to Shropshire Council by St Michael's Hospice, based in Hereford, to use a manufacturing unit in Ludlow, Shropshire, for the scheme.