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.
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.
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.
West Midlands firefighters raced to a truck blaze on College Road, Perry Barr. No injuries reported. Read the full incident report and traffic update.
A Birmingham family has lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas. A fundraiser is now underway to help them get back on their feet. Click to read their story and see how you can help.
Amazon urges Fire TV Stick owners to send back old models for an 80% discount. Get the latest 4K Fire TV Stick for just £13 this Black Friday. Trade in now!
Around 150 firefighters are tackling a major warehouse blaze in Southall, London. Schools and a residential block evacuated due to suspected fireworks. Stay safe and avoid the area.
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.
A fake 'Amazon Fire Stick' scam is putting UK users at risk of fraud, with victims losing nearly £1,700 on average. Learn how to protect your bank details from cybercriminals.
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three linked house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Three people, including two teenagers, were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Derbyshire charity Zink wins a top CSJ Award for its microjobs scheme, helping 75% of participants into sustainable work. Discover how they're transforming lives.
Discover how The Sunshine Fund uses donations for specialist equipment like sensory bundles, communication aids and the revolutionary Exopulse Suit to directly improve lives of disabled children in the North East.
Six daring supporters swam with sharks at Blue Planet aquarium, raising over £2,500 for Stick 'n' Step charity supporting children with cerebral palsy. Support their vital work today!
East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity raised £89,000 at its glittering property awards. The funds will support patients, families, and staff across four local NHS hospitals.
Scope charity shop chain closes two more UK branches this week, adding to over 50 closures this year. Discover the impact on communities and the charity's future.
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.
A 38-year-old woman faces arson charges after a house fire in Witton where four children were present. Emergency services responded to Deykin Avenue property.
Gloucestershire Fire Brigade warns combining electric blankets with hot water bottles could cause electrocution as temperatures plummet to -7°C. Stay safe with these essential tips.
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.
Inspirational Wirral veteran Gina Allsop finished a year-long, 5,200-mile endurance challenge, culminating at Everest Base Camp, raising vital funds for the Armed Forces charity SSAFA.
A spectacular Trick or Treat Masquerade Ball at Parc y Scarlets has raised an incredible £17,772 for Action for Children and Sandy Bear charity. Discover how the community came together.
A rare My Girl Doll donated to Sobell House Hospice Charity took a 4,490-mile detour via the USA before reaching Italy. Manager Jay Boydon's persistence secured the £310 sale, funding vital hospice care. Support their work.
MyBag Charity from Nottingham receives the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2025 for supporting children entering foster care. Discover how you can help their vital work.