Arctic blast follows Storm Claudia flooding
Storm Claudia causes severe flooding in Wales, with dozens rescued. Now, a cold snap bringing snow and -7°C temperatures is forecast. Follow official advice.
Storm Claudia causes severe flooding in Wales, with dozens rescued. Now, a cold snap bringing snow and -7°C temperatures is forecast. Follow official advice.
A severe cold snap is set to hit the UK from November 19, with temperatures plummeting to -7C and snow forecast across 22 English counties and the Scottish Highlands.
Nine areas of England are set for snowfall from Monday, with temperatures plummeting to -2C. Discover the full forecast and how the cold snap will impact the UK.
Wayne Hassall, 59, has been sentenced to 28 months for a 2021 sexual assault on a girl at his Cheshire farm. He fled to the Philippines before being arrested at Manchester Airport. Read the full story.
The DWP warns of potential Cold Weather Payments as temperatures are set to plummet below freezing next week. Low-income households could receive £25 support. Check if you're eligible.
Simon Tang, 56, has been convicted after a brutal baseball bat attack and rape in a Walsall car park. The victim's bravery helped secure the conviction.
Shoppers praise Slumberdown Warm Winter Nights Duvet as 'perfect for cold weather' with TOG15 rating. Now £22.90 with 40% discount - ideal for winter warmth.
Newcastle's Malhotra Group secures £660,000 payout from Aviva after High Court dismisses fraud allegations over hotel water damage. Read the full legal victory story.
Birmingham and the West Midlands face a significant cold snap next week, with temperatures plummeting to 0°C and potential snow. Discover the full forecast and weather warnings.
Kidnappers held a man hostage for five days in an Edgbaston flat, burning his feet with boiling water in a £3 million blackmail plot, Birmingham Crown Court hears. Follow the trial.
Former West Midlands Police inspector Khizra Bano receives substantial settlement after discrimination claims. Read the full story of her two-decade service battle.
Birmingham temperatures set to plummet to -1C as 679-mile polar blast sweeps UK. Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent also facing freezing conditions. Read the full forecast.
A new interactive map reveals 50 unsolved murders across the West Midlands, including the tragic cases of 'Little Girl Blue' and Jacqueline Thomas. Explore the cold cases and seek justice.
The Met Office warns of significant snowfall and freezing temperatures set to hit England this week, with weather maps revealing which regions will be hardest hit by the Arctic conditions.
Britain braces for an unprecedented 8-day snow event as weather maps reveal exact dates when a polar freeze will engulf the nation with continuous snowfall.
A Birmingham resident's fight against what he called a 'stupid' parking ticket escalated dramatically when he faced potential imprisonment after court officials mistook his case for a more serious offence.
A Birmingham man faces crown court after allegedly destroying a high-performance BMW M4 and causing extensive damage during a dramatic city centre incident that left emergency services scrambling.
A Tamworth predator has been jailed for 12 years after a brutal attack, with police commending the bravery of his victim who confronted him during the trial.
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.
Discover how to elevate your Christmas celebrations with Naked Wines' exclusive £75 discount on premium wine cases, featuring hand-picked bottles from independent winemakers.
A West Midlands police constable has been charged with assault following an incident involving a 15-year-old boy in Coventry, with the case now proceeding through the judicial system.
New research from University College London suggests the widely available antibiotic minocycline could significantly reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia in high-risk individuals, potentially revolutionising early intervention strategies.
Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as temperatures plummet, with significant snowfall expected across Midlands and northern counties disrupting travel and schools.
Thousands of state pensioners are missing crucial benefits worth thousands. Discover the five key DWP payments that could boost your income immediately.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike across the UK. Learn to spot the critical difference between cold and flu symptoms that could save a vulnerable person's life.
Revolutionary facial recognition technology is being deployed across Birmingham in a bid to finally solve eight chilling unsolved murders that have haunted the city for years.
The daughter of a Jaguar Land Rover worker murdered in a brutal 1994 attack continues her three-decade fight for answers as West Midlands Police renew their appeal for information.
The disturbing story of how a Florida teenager's murder went viral on TikTok is now being explored in a new ITV documentary, examining the dark intersection of social media and true crime.
A violent offender from Walsall has been handed a 10-year ban from keeping animals after subjecting a young puppy to a horrific beating, in a case that has shocked the RSPCA and local community.