Blaze wrecks Christmas Day

About 120 people were left without their Christmas lunch when fire gutted a 250-year-old conference and banqueting centre in the grounds of West Midland Safari Park. About 120 people were left without their Christmas lunch when fire gutted a 250-year-old conference and banqueting centre in the grounds of West Midland Safari Park. The visitors who had booked their celebration meal at Spring Grove House were turned away at the gates by security staff at the popular tourist attraction. A wedding party in the new year is also now under threat. Fifty firefighters from around the region were called to tackle the blaze which broke out at around 10.10pm on Christmas Eve. Read the full story in the Express & Star