Midlands Flood Alerts as Snow Melts
The Environment Agency has issued 11 flood alerts and one warning across the Midlands following last week's snowfall. Areas in Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire are urged to be prepared.
The Environment Agency has issued 11 flood alerts and one warning across the Midlands following last week's snowfall. Areas in Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire are urged to be prepared.
Love Island All Stars is back in production after wildfires near the South African villa forced an evacuation. ITV faced costs of £15,000 per hour. New air date pending.
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High street fashion giant River Island is permanently shutting at least 27 stores this month as part of a major restructuring plan. The closures, including a Birmingham location, aim to secure the brand's future.
ITV is aiming to resume filming Love Island: All Stars on Wednesday, January 14, after wildfires in South Africa forced a postponement. Get the latest updates on the show's schedule.
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Love Island All Stars 2026 launch is postponed due to wildfires in South Africa. ITV confirms the 10-year anniversary special 'A Decade of Love' will air tonight instead. Get the full update.
Major UK retailers including Primark, River Island, and Poundland are shutting multiple branches this month. See the full list of closures and dates affecting your local high street.
Eight flood alerts are active across the Midlands as rising temperatures trigger rapid snow melt. The Met Office warns of flooding concerns. Read the latest updates.
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Fashion retailer River Island is closing nine more branches by January 18, including in Sutton Coldfield. This follows a major plan to reduce its estate from 250 to 122 shops.
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The family of Luke Haffield, 20, pay tribute after his body was recovered from the River Avon. The engineering apprentice is remembered for his 'beautiful soul'. Read the full story.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
Police have recovered a body from the River Avon in Pershore, Worcestershire. The death is not being treated as suspicious. The family has been informed.
Solihull Council consults on two options for the 'significantly weakened' Barston Bridge, used by over 1,000 vehicles daily. Have your say on its future.
The Environment Agency is consulting on a five-year water transfer licence for construction dewatering at Waltham Cross. Have your say before the January 2026 deadline.
Former Love Island star Andrew Le Page goes Instagram official with girlfriend Hannah Peglar on a South African safari, a year after his split from Tasha Ghouri. Read the full story.
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Love Island All Stars 2026 fans uncover a past feud between contestants Helena Ford and Charlie Frederick, stemming from a viral 2018 tweet. Will they address it in the villa?
West Mercia Police launch search after a man's mobility trolley, walking stick and jacket were found covered in frost by the River Avon in Pershore. Officers believe he may have entered the water.
Poundland begins 2026 with 12 store closures this January, part of a plan to shut over 100 shops. Full list of locations and dates inside.
River Island will shut its Gracechurch Centre branch in Sutton Coldfield on January 18. All stock is now on sale. Discover the new retailers set to move into the area in 2026.