Caroline Gall

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Caroline Gall |Gavin McEwan

Image source, Stanton WilliamsImage caption, Full planning permission was given for the galleryLocal Democracy Reporting Service, HerefordshirePlans for a new art gallery in a historic area of Herefordshire have been given the go-ahead despite fears over the impact on its surroundings. The Grade II listed Hellens Manor in Much Marcle would house paintings from its collection, including works by van Dyck, Hogarth, Goya and Gainsborough.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Caroline Gall |Phil Jones

Image caption, Tom Collins MP said he was pleased Labour held on to two seats in Thursday's electionLocal Democracy Reporting Service, WorcestershireWorcestershire's election results, which saw the Conservatives lose overall control of the county council after 20 years, show people want "powerful change", according to Worcester's MP.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Gall |Phil Jones

Worcestershire's election results, which saw the Conservatives lose overall control of the county council after 20 years, show people want "powerful change", according to Worcester's MP. Reform won 27 of the 57 seats on Worcestershire County Council last week – two short of an overall majority - and Labour MP Tom Collins said it was now up to the party to make the most of the opportunity. Labour lost a seat on the council meaning there are just two councillors remaining.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Gall |Rachel Alexander

Work is set to begin on a cycle scheme linking Walsall with Wolverhampton. The project, starting this week, will see a 1.2km segregated cycleway and walking path link Pinson Road and the Rose Hill/Bilston Lane junction in Willenhall. Temporary traffic management arrangements will be linked to the works for the Noose Lane to Pinson Road cycle scheme, and the associated road works for the forthcoming Willenhall Railway Station.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Caroline Gall |Gurdip Thandi

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The travel scheme started last MayLocal Democracy Reporting Service, West MidlandsA free bus travel scheme has resulted in five million extra journeys across the West Midlands in a year, officials say. The Passenger Incentive Programme, funded by the government and delivered by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) in partnership with bus operators, was launched in May last year.