A horse sanctuary says it needs nearly half a million pounds to stay open and save its animals.

Councillor Peder Nielsen is also called cheerful and will be missed, his town council says.

Look at some of the West Midlands' best pictures from the last seven days as the snow arrives.

Rifleman William Aldridge was the youngest soldier to die in Afghanistan.

Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best pictures from the last seven days.

Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best pictures from the last seven days.

Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best pictures from the last seven days.

Bromyard Folk Festival has been running since 1968 and has seen thousands attend the event.