Urgent winter warning over gas and electric heaters
Experts issue urgent safety warning for households using portable heaters this winter. Learn the 5 essential rules to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Experts issue urgent safety warning for households using portable heaters this winter. Learn the 5 essential rules to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aldi issues 'do not eat' alert for Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanuts. Customers urged to return product for a full refund.
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.
Sainsbury's is testing dual-facing cameras in grocery delivery vehicles, raising staff surveillance concerns. The trial focuses on safety, but drivers feel spied on. Read the full story.
Stephen Bates has been jailed for life for murdering Martin O'Donovan with his car hours after meeting him at a family birthday party in Liverpool. Read the full court details.
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, sentenced to eight years for causing death by dangerous and drink-driving in Knutton. His passenger, Shejuti Pasha, 32, died in the collision.
Met Office issues 18-hour yellow warning for heavy rain across West Midlands this Saturday, expecting significant travel disruption and flood risk. Plan your journey.
Police are investigating a violent road rage incident near Alcester where a VW Caddy driver allegedly ripped open an Audi's window and punched the motorist. Witnesses urged to come forward.
UK households are warned to avoid popcorn, bread, and excess oil in air fryers after claims for damage soar to £80,000. Expert advice on preventing fires.
Over 50% of UK motorists report issues with blinding headlights, prompting safety calls. Experts urge drivers to get eye tests and demand government action on vehicle regulations.
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after a horrific crash in Knutton. Read the full story.
Safety experts issue critical warning about electric heater use. Avoid plugging heaters into extension leads to prevent fire risks. Essential winter safety tips inside.
Calls grow for Prince Andrew to surrender his passport as new Jeffrey Epstein emails emerge, with the author branding him a 'flight risk'. Read the latest developments.
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 motorist drove over 6km the wrong way on the M6, coming 'inches from a head-on collision'. Staffordshire Police closed the motorway following over 30 emergency calls. Read the full story.
Shocking footage shows a delivery driver casually riding an e-bike down the M6 near Birmingham, forcing lorries to slow down. West Midlands Police are now aware of the illegal incident.
West Midlands Police are appealing for two key witnesses, a BMW driver and a pedestrian, after a woman in her 70s suffered serious injuries in a Solihull crash. Contact police with information.
Mohammed Chowdhury, 27, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after crashing a Volvo while fleeing police in Wolverhampton. Read the full story of the dramatic chase and its outcome.
The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the UK. Drivers are urged to carry six essential items for safety. Stay informed and prepared.
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A 74-year-old man from Rugby has been sentenced to prison after a crash caused by a medical episode killed one woman and seriously injured another. He had ignored doctors' orders to stop driving. Read the full story.
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
An 18-year-old disqualified driver led police on a dangerous chase through Cambridgeshire before crashing into a house. Read the full shocking story of the pursuit.
A determined learner driver finally passed the UK theory test on their 75th attempt, spending £1,725 in fees. Discover the extreme cases and expert advice for passing your driving test.
Harvard study finds hospital patients reporting shortness of breath face dramatically higher mortality. Learn how simple breath monitoring could save lives.
A bus collision in Stockholm's Ostermalm district has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Police have arrested the driver. Read the latest updates.
Storm Claudia brings severe disruption to Birmingham and the West Midlands with an amber 'danger to life' warning for heavy rain and flooding. Stay informed on travel chaos.
Storm Claudia batters Birmingham with a 12-hour amber rain warning. Risk of flooding and severe travel disruption. Stay informed and avoid travel.
Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.
Heritage campaigners warn Birmingham's iconic Methodist Central Hall remains in mortal danger despite repeated assurances. Urgent action needed to save Grade II* listed building.