Vape battery fire warning after fatal rise
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
Join LOROS Hospice's 40th anniversary Light Up a Life event on Dec 7. Remember loved ones at this free festive service featuring carols, remembrance stars & mince pies.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Bath-based broadband provider Truespeed announces Nelson Missier as its new CEO, succeeding James Lowther. Discover the leadership change shaping the UK's telecom sector.
A driver miraculously walked away unscathed after his car collided with a tree and flipped onto its roof on Whitehall Lane during Friday morning rush hour. Read the full story.
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision in the St Chad's Queensway tunnel this morning. Avoid the area and check for updates.
A woman was hospitalised after a two-vehicle collision on Aldridge Road in Walsall during Friday morning rush hour. Bus services were diverted. Get the latest traffic updates.
Small Business Minister Blair McDougall outlines urgent government support for SMEs facing headwinds, defending tax decisions while promoting new Business Growth Service.
Tesco is ending its Evri ParcelShop service across all 1,200 Express stores by November 28. Find out how this change affects your parcel deliveries and returns.
Boots has launched a new £29 Vitamin B12 injection service across 145 UK stores to help customers manage nutrient deficiencies and boost energy levels.
University of Warwick students evacuated after major fire at Arthur Vick 1 halls. No injuries reported as emergency services contain blaze. Support offered for temporary accommodation.
Two men were injured, one seriously, after a car left the road and collided with a tree on Bromford Lane in Erdington. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Contact police with information.
Nomad eSIM announces pitchside LED advertising across Premier League stadiums for the 2025/26 season, reaching 70 million viewers. Get 1GB free data with code EPL.
Find comfort this festive season at Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium's Christmas carol service. Join in person or online on December 4 for a special memorial event.
Two men injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the M6 northbound near Walsall. Severe 90-minute delays and 8 miles of congestion reported. All lanes now open.
A Surrey couple say a soaring service charge has left them trapped, unable to sell their flat and expand their family. Discover their story and the management's response.
The former Llwynhendy library has been transformed into a vibrant community hub offering a café, automated library, advice services & training. Open Mon-Fri.
A man has died at a McDonald's restaurant in Stafford despite the efforts of emergency services. Paramedics administered advanced life support but could not save him.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers join the walkout, threatening Christmas collections. Get the latest on the extended dispute and its impact.
Ibrahim Ali, 36, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting five women during treatments at a luxury Berkshire spa. Discover the full story and legal outcome.
A fire ripped through the Kulture Bar & Grill on Hockley Hill, Birmingham, damaging 30% of the ground floor. Crews from Ladywood, Aston and Handsworth attended the scene.
Volunteers from Nottingham Rotary Club have transformed the women's garden at Framework's detox service, creating a calming space for recovery journeys. Discover how community action makes a difference.
A man in his 20s has died after a stabbing on Hutton Road in Handsworth Wood. Police urge witnesses to come forward as a murder investigation is launched.
John Lewis and Waitrose have launched a new teddy bear repair service just in time for Christmas, starting from £10. Get your cherished soft toys restored by experts trained by The Repair Shop's Teddy Bear Ladies.
Experts warn drivers are wasting money by refuelling at motorway services. Discover how to avoid expensive petrol prices and save on fuel costs.
West Midlands Ambulance Service faces the UK's worst hospital handover delays, losing 41,000 hours in October alone. Discover the impact on patients and the call for an independent review.
Two men were hospitalised after a serious head-on collision on Hall Lane in Pelsall as Storm Claudia brought dangerous driving conditions to the West Midlands.
Sally Livsey-Davies receives a long service award from Penarth RNLI for over two decades of dedicated fundraising. Discover how her efforts supported lifesaving work.
A man has tragically died on Corporation Street in Birmingham city centre. West Midlands Ambulance Service confirms despite advanced life support, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
The Friends of Jersey Park in Briton Ferry receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups. Discover how their community work earned this highest honour.