Family-run pork scratchings firm devastated by factory fire
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.
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Major Bloxwich Fire Prompts 'Avoid Area' Warning
A major fire ripped through a commercial building in Bloxwich, Walsall. West Midlands Fire Service deployed ten crews. No casualties reported. Read the latest.
21 hurt in Heathrow Terminal 3 car park pepper spray assault
A group assault with pepper spray at Heathrow's Terminal 3 car park left 21 needing treatment. Police confirm it's not terrorism. Read the latest updates.
Welcome Break's 60th service area opens in Rotherham
Welcome Break launches its 60th UK service station in Rotherham, creating 230 jobs and featuring a dedicated HGV area. Discover the new M1 facilities.
Ring and Ride Changes: New Operator, Same Hours
Birmingham and Solihull's Ring and Ride service has merged into the West Midlands Bus On Demand network. Find out about the new operator, vehicles, and what stays the same.
Fire Service Call-Outs Jump 22% Amid Climate Change
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
Major Walsall fire at unit 'full of fireworks'
A huge fire at a Walsall industrial unit, believed to be full of fireworks, caused explosions and major damage. 55 firefighters were deployed. No injuries reported. Read the latest.
Major Walsall Fire Involving Fireworks Contained
A major fire at a Walsall industrial unit, believed to contain fireworks, caused explosions. 55 firefighters responded. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
Major Walsall fire at storage unit full of fireworks
A major fire erupted at a Walsall storage unit containing fireworks, requiring 55 firefighters. Pleck Road was closed. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
Explosion at Walsall unit full of fireworks forces firefighter to run
Dramatic footage shows a firefighter fleeing a massive explosion at a Walsall industrial unit packed with fireworks. 55 crews battled the blaze. Read the latest updates.
Major Walsall fire causes fireworks explosion
A major fire at a Walsall storage unit containing fireworks led to dramatic explosions. Pleck Road remains closed as emergency services continue operations.
Walsall fireworks storage unit fire tackled by 11 crews
A major fire involving a storage unit understood to contain fireworks is burning on a Walsall industrial estate. Eleven fire engines are at the scene. Follow live updates.
Flu hospitalisations surge 56% as NHS faces 'unprecedented wave'
Flu patients in NHS hospitals in England have jumped 56% year-on-year. Health chiefs warn of an 'unprecedented wave' and urge eligible people to get vaccinated now.
Record flu hospitalisations put NHS under severe pressure
The NHS faces an unprecedented winter flu wave with record hospitalisations. Health chiefs urge eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and the health service.
Bearwood drug bust after police helicopter chase
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
New M5 Mini Service Station Gets Green Light in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini' service station near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring EV charging points and commercial units, despite planning policy conflicts.
Paramedic suspended for hiding fatal crash conviction
A London paramedic has been suspended for 12 months after failing to disclose a conviction for killing a pedestrian in South Africa. Read the full tribunal findings.
Three paramedics hurt in Cheshire ambulance crash
Three North West Ambulance Service paramedics were injured, two seriously, after their vehicle crashed while responding to an emergency. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident near Crewe.
Lorry fire in Perry Barr extinguished by crews
West Midlands firefighters raced to a truck blaze on College Road, Perry Barr. No injuries reported. Read the full incident report and traffic update.
YAA's First Fundraising Ball Raises Over £52k
Yorkshire Air Ambulance's inaugural 'Flat Cap and Feathers Ball' raised £52,649, a vital boost for its life-saving service. Discover how the community came together in Leeds to mark the charity's 25th year.
New M5 Mini Service Station Approved in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.
Mini service station with EV chargers approved near M5
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini service station' with four commercial units and electric vehicle charging points on a brownfield site next to the M5 in West Bromwich.
Man found dead in Cannock as police launch investigation
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead on Longford Road, Cannock, after a major emergency service response. Police are investigating the unexplained death and appealing for witnesses.
M6 closed for hours after woman dies near Coventry
A woman was pronounced dead on the M6 southbound near Coventry, leading to a major motorway closure for several hours. Emergency services attended the tragic scene.
Pedestrian dies in collision outside The Bull Inn, Worcester
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Teen stabbed at Merry Hill on Black Friday
A teenage boy was attacked and stabbed at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcode areas
Royal Mail issues urgent warning of significant postal delays affecting 25 locations including Derby and Nottingham. The service apologises and pledges targeted support.
Birmingham Hospital Ambulance Delays Continue
Ambulances face significant handover delays outside busy Birmingham hospitals, impacting crew wellbeing. Discover the latest data and the new plan to tackle the crisis.
8 Best West Midlands Neighbourhoods for 2026
Discover the top 8 places to live in the West Midlands in 2026, according to Muddy Stilettos' expert guide. Find your perfect new home today!
Dudley car crash: Vehicle flips onto roof on Laurel Road
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
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