Shropshire canal breach traps boats in sinkhole
A major incident in Whitchurch after a canal bank collapse creates a 50m sinkhole, trapping three boats. Emergency services respond. No injuries reported.
A major incident in Whitchurch after a canal bank collapse creates a 50m sinkhole, trapping three boats. Emergency services respond. No injuries reported.
Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK supplier, has entered administration after 55 years, citing economic pressures on construction. 89 jobs are at risk. Read the full story.
Barnsley-based Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd has collapsed into administration, making nearly all 89 staff redundant. Economic headwinds and EOT transition debt cited as key factors.
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
Major UK DIY distributor Toolstream has collapsed into administration, blaming post-COVID supply issues. 111 jobs have been cut as administrators seek buyers. Read the full story.
Sixes, the cricket-themed bar chain backed by Ben Stokes, has entered administration. Its 16 UK venues, including Birmingham's Mailbox, are at risk as administrators seek a rescue deal.
Watch the moment a derelict building on Dale Street, Bradford, collapsed, sending rubble across the road. Emergency services and structural engineers attended the scene. Read the full eyewitness account.
A developer makes a third attempt to build a petrol station, shop, and car wash on a site in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, closed since 2005. Previous bids were rejected over noise and design concerns.
An 18-year-old man is due in court after police discovered a firearm at a property on Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. Callum McTaggart-Box faces charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Long-established earthmoving firm Warwick Ward enters administration, ceasing operations and making 89 staff redundant. Read the full story on the business collapse.
Solihull Council grants listed building consent for a major refurbishment of the Grade II listed Mason Arms pub, a High Street landmark with origins in the 1700s. Read the full details.
ITV presenter Laura Woods is 'OK' after collapsing live on air. Paramedics cite a virus and dehydration. Read her update and the full story here.
ITV presenter Laura Woods reassures fans she is 'OK' after fainting live on air during England vs Ghana coverage. Paramedics suspect a virus. Read the full story.
A former mayor warns Dudley's grade II listed post office, left decaying by an overseas owner, may have to be demolished. Calls grow for urgent action to save the historic building.
A Grade II listed church in Wolverhampton, once at risk of demolition, has been transformed into The Grand Palace, a stunning events venue. Discover this incredible story of restoration and community spirit.
The historic Birmingham Skin Hospital, a Grade II-listed Victorian building, is on the market for £1.5m with permission to be converted into 15 luxury apartments in the city centre.
Troubled graphene maker Versarien is considering administration after a crucial £200,000 asset sale collapsed. The Gloucestershire firm has been battling financial crises throughout 2025.
Currency traders are betting against Sterling ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, raising fears of a potential currency collapse similar to the 2022 crisis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to slash the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 in the Autumn Budget. Experts warn this could damage the building society ecosystem and lead to higher mortgage rates. Read the full analysis.
Around four million Nationwide building society members could receive £100 Fairer Share bonus payments in 2026. Discover how to make yourself eligible for the potential cash boost.
A derelict mortuary in Staffordshire, complete with its original embalming room, has been purchased for £137,000 and is set to be converted into a unique two-bedroom luxury holiday let.
A former mortuary at the old North Staffordshire Asylum could be transformed into a two-bedroom holiday let. The Grade II Listed building was sold for £137,000.
Flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Gatwick have resumed under Skybus. The carrier has taken over the route after Eastern Airways entered administration. Book your flights now.
Kingston Modular Systems in Hull enters administration, resulting in 62 redundancies after a client withheld £585,000, causing critical cash flow issues. Discover the full story behind the collapse.
Bell Lax Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield enters administration, resulting in redundancies. Discover the impact on the West Midlands legal sector and the reasons behind the collapse.
The Bull, a historic 17th Century pub in the desirable Rodington village, is set for auction on December 10 with a £235,000+ guide price. Discover this unique investment opportunity.
A derelict morgue, part of the former North Staffordshire Asylum, could be converted into a two-bedroom holiday let. The plan aims to combat anti-social behaviour and preserve the historic building.
The Talbot in Kempsey applies to rebuild a collapsed brick wall in its beer garden, damaged by ivy and a tree stump, to ensure public safety and preserve the Grade II listed building.
Developer Manner commits to rebuilding Manchester's historic Hotspur Press as a student tower, preserving its heritage after the devastating 2024 fire. Learn about the new proposals.
A landmark Grade II-listed former Victorian hospital in Birmingham city centre is set for auction, offering a unique development opportunity for 15 luxury apartments. Discover this iconic piece of history.