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.
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 major fire ripped through a commercial building in Bloxwich, Walsall. West Midlands Fire Service deployed ten crews. No casualties reported. Read the latest.
Which? experts say modern smartphones handle overnight charging well, but London Fire Brigade warns of fire risks from improper practices. Learn how to charge safely.
Life Pro and DRA Electricals issue urgent safety warning for households using portable heaters this December. Follow these five rules to prevent fire and carbon monoxide risks.
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.
UK safety experts issue urgent warning: charging phones under pillows or duvets can cause overheating and fires. Learn the three must-do safety tips to protect your home.
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.
A major fire at a Walsall industrial unit, believed to contain fireworks, caused explosions. 55 firefighters responded. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
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.
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.
A major fire at a Walsall storage unit containing fireworks led to dramatic explosions. Pleck Road remains closed as emergency services continue operations.
A major warning has been issued to UK households as Amazon cracks down on illegal streaming via Fire Sticks, with users seeking risky alternatives. Experts reveal the dangers.
UK households urged to check electric blankets after Oxfordshire safety tests reveal over a third are dangerous. Learn how to stay safe this winter.
A new NSPCC poll reveals over 60% of adults fear increased child abuse risk at Christmas due to financial stress and alcohol. Learn the warning signs and how to help.
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.
Wowcher offers refurbished Kindle Fire tablets and first-gen iPad Mini devices for just £29.99. Perfect for students, kids, or budget-conscious buyers. Stocks are limited.
Labour MPs are considering tighter restrictions on domestic wood burning in urban areas to combat harmful PM2.5 pollution. Read the latest government response.
Emergency services are tackling a building fire in Birmingham city centre this morning, close to New Street station and Grand Central. Video shows smoke billowing. More details to follow.
Amazon is blocking 'side-loaded' apps used for illegal Premier League and movie streaming on Fire TV Sticks. Users are seeing urgent warnings to uninstall. Read the full details on the clampdown.
Daniel Carr, 41, received a suspended sentence for assault, stalking, and attacking a police officer. Read the shocking details of the abuse and court outcome.
West Midlands firefighters raced to a truck blaze on College Road, Perry Barr. No injuries reported. Read the full incident report and traffic update.
Proposed Labour government restrictions on wood-burning stoves labelled 'absurd' as public divides over clean air versus heating costs. Read the full debate.
A beloved pub landlady tragically died from smoke inhalation after a fire sparked by an exploding cordless vacuum battery. The inquest highlights the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
Experts issue urgent safety warning for households using portable heaters this winter. Learn the 5 essential rules to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Safety experts issue a critical warning to UK households: never plug electric heaters into extension leads. This common mistake significantly increases the risk of fire.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is now just £64.99 for Black Friday, saving 57%. Includes a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and durable case. Perfect Christmas gift.
Gurwinder Singh, 36, from Walsall, has been sentenced to 30 years for the attempted murder and rape of a woman after years of abuse. Learn about the case and support for victims.
Discover the top Kindle Black Friday deal for 2025. Get a Kindle Fire tablet for just £19.99 from Wowcher, beating Amazon's prices. Find the best savings now!
West Midlands Police release images of two males wanted in connection with an arson attack at a Cannon Hill Park community centre on 23 September. No one was hurt. Call 101 with info.
Tracy Hercules, 27, strangled and imprisoned his ex-girlfriend in a coercive campaign. He was jailed for four and a half years at Nottingham Crown Court. If you're in danger, call 999.