BMW driver rescued from roof after ignoring flood gauge
Firefighters rescued a stranded BMW driver from his car roof after he entered a flooded ford in Leicestershire. The service reiterates it is a rescue, not a recovery service. Read more.
Firefighters rescued a stranded BMW driver from his car roof after he entered a flooded ford in Leicestershire. The service reiterates it is a rescue, not a recovery service. Read more.
A major fire at Birmingham's historic HB Sale factory was accidental, investigators confirm. Over 50 firefighters tackled the blaze. One person hospitalised.
A festive collection in Nottingham's Market Square, featuring a 1939 Leyland fire engine, raised £1,334.06 for The Fire Fighters Charity. Volunteers and crews from London Road and Arnold stations supported.
A man narrowly escaped after his electric Peugeot burst into flames on his driveway in Whaley Bridge. Firefighters issue urgent safety guidance for EV owners. Read the full story.
A major fire at a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill, Birmingham, has closed roads and diverted bus services. One person was hospitalised. Avoid the area.
Over 50 firefighters tackle a severe blaze at a Grade II-listed former factory in Birmingham's Hockley area. One man injured and roads closed. Read the latest updates.
Over 30 firefighters tackle a serious blaze in a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill. The historic structure, a former factory, is above Syriana restaurant. Avoid the area.
A significant fire has broken out in a high-rise on Constitution Hill, Hockley. West Midlands Fire Service has deployed eight crews. Avoid the area.
Young people in Bolton aged 16-25 can apply for a free, intensive 12-week course run with the fire service. Gain qualifications, work experience and confidence. Apply now.
Firefighters continue to work at the scene of a major Wolverhampton factory blaze more than a day after it started. Get the latest updates and traffic advice here.
A huge factory fire in Wolverhampton's Blakenhall area has triggered a major toxic incident. Over 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze as residents are told to stay indoors. Follow live updates.
A significant fire service operation in Sutton Coldfield saw 20 firefighters tackle a blaze in a nine-storey tower block on Berryfields Road. Three people evacuated safely. Read the full details.
A huge fire on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton required 80 firefighters. Thick smoke drifted for miles, prompting health warnings. No injuries reported.
Former glamour model Jodie Marsh shares heartbreaking tour of fire-ravaged Essex home and animal sanctuary after blaze kills two baby marmosets. See the full story.
TGI Fridays UK has closed 16 restaurants after entering administration, resulting in 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites and 1,384 jobs. Read the full story.
A major factory fire on Sunbeam Street, Wolverhampton, has sent thick smoke across the city. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed. Live updates.
A major fire at a vape shop in Stafford town centre forced road closures and evacuations. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. No injuries reported.
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
Residents evacuated after a fire broke out on the ninth floor of a Birmingham tower block. Seven fire crews attended. No injuries reported. Full details.
A major fire broke out on the ninth floor of a tower block in Hamstead, Birmingham, leading to a large-scale emergency response and resident evacuations.
A devastating fire at former glamour model Jodie Marsh's Essex animal sanctuary resulted in the deaths of two marmosets. The accidental blaze, caused by an electrical item, broke out on Saturday. Read the full story.
Four fire crews raced to Brown Moss Nature Reserve after two dogs fell through ice. The animals were safely out of the water when crews arrived. Read the full story.
A 90-year-old former firefighter was stunned at his birthday party by a surprise reunion with Carly Holden, whose life he saved from a house fire in 1986. Read this heartwarming story of a lifelong bond.
Motorists in England are being hit with fines up to £500 for parking over fire hydrants. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warns this illegal act delays emergency responses. Learn how to avoid penalties.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Lancashire rescues pregnant cat Lily from hoarding, marking its first 2026 rescue. The charity launches events and appeals for vital support.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Midlands this Sunday, January 11. Find out the latest forecast and affected areas here.
RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch thanks its community for vital 2025 support. As 2026 starts, animals like Karma (137 days in care) and Peach (207 days) still seek forever homes. Read their stories.
A massive fire engulfed a carpet factory on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. Over 75 firefighters tackled the blaze. Avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Over 75 firefighters tackled a massive blaze at a Tyseley carpet storage unit. Road closures remain in place—public urged to avoid the area.