Alfred Works, a massive 17,500 sq ft food hall, is coming to Digbeth's Custard Factory in 2026. Discover the first three vendors bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and Eritrean cuisine to Birmingham.
Drivers face a year of disruption as the M4 in Wiltshire will close overnight for maintenance throughout 2026. Plan your journeys and check diversion routes now.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
Over 30 firefighters battled a significant blaze in a derelict Birmingham factory. Six crews attended the scene on Barr Street. Read the latest updates on the incident.
A major fire broke out at a derelict three-storey building on Barr Street, Birmingham. Road closures are in place as multiple fire crews tackle the blaze. Avoid the area.
A devastating fire ripped through the G Simmons & Sons pork scratchings factory in Bloxwich. The family-run business vows to rebuild. Read the latest updates.
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
Capital Breakfast's Sian Welby lit up the red carpet in a pink sequin jumpsuit at the Jingle Bell Ball 2025. Get all the details on her festive look and how to recreate it.
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.
The Hussey Family Trust seeks an environmental impact ruling for 300 homes on land east of The Marsh in Wanborough, Swindon. Read the latest on this controversial development.
A gang of four has been convicted for running a sophisticated £500k illegal tobacco factory in Birmingham, defrauding the public revenue of an estimated £4 million. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
A Birmingham gang has been found guilty of running a £500,000 illegal tobacco factory. Police seized weapons, cash, and over 400kg of tobacco. Read the full investigation details.
Police release image after a 16-year-old girl was harassed and intimidated by a man outside a Card Factory in Kimberley. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
A strike at KP Snacks' Billingham plant could cause a Christmas crisp shortage for popular brands like Hula Hoops and McCoy's. Read how the pay dispute may impact festive supplies.
Birmingham's Button Factory announces its festive 2025 schedule featuring Après Wonderland, a Christmas quiz with big prizes, and a glitzy drag celebration. Book now to avoid disappointment!
A 55-year-old mother, Sarah Forrester, was found dead in her Swindon home. A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. Read the latest updates.
Daniel Smith, 45, has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Wiltshire. He was remanded into custody and will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old suffered a broken arm in a factory incident. Isoma Limited was prosecuted for safety failures. Learn how to prevent workplace accidents.
Ice cream giant Magnum is injecting £50 million into its Gloucester plant, boosting production of Twister and Solero. This major investment secures the future of the nearly 500-strong workforce.
A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in her 50s in Swindon has been bailed while police continue their investigation. No wider risk to public.
Lee Hampton, 50, crushed sleeping pills into flu tablets before raping woman while she slept. He has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Read the full shocking details.
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found dead at a Swindon address. Police are investigating.
German defence firm Stark launches a new 40,000 sq ft military drone factory in Swindon, creating over 100 skilled jobs and boosting UK sovereign defence production.
Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.
Swiss cookware giant Kuhn Rikon opens its first UK store at McArthurGlen Swindon, bringing its rival range to Le Creuset directly to British shoppers. Discover the new destination for premium kitchenware.
Jaguar Land Rover reveals £200m cost from UK's biggest cyber attack that halted production for five weeks. Discover how the hack impacted Britain's largest car manufacturer.
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.