Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci
Police, paramedics and firefighters descended on Hereford's River Wye after reports of a person entering the water. A man was located and taken to hospital. Officers remain at the scene.
A courageous mother risked her life running into a burning house to rescue her teenage son, cats and bearded dragons after a drunken ex-lover torched a caravan. Read the full story.
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.
UK households with 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks face home visits and £1,000 fines in a new crackdown on illegal streaming. Learn the risks and Amazon's new security measures.
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.
RSPCA Southport celebrates rehoming 30+ animals in October, but Shadow the cat still seeks a quiet home. Discover how you can adopt or support their festive fundraising events.
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
Fifty-five passengers leapt into the sea after a TUI cruise excursion catamaran sank in the Dominican Republic. All were rescued. Read the latest statement from TUI.
UK households using jailbroken Fire TV Sticks for illegal streaming face home visits and fines up to £2,000. FACT warns of data theft and fraud risks. Stay informed.
More than a dozen firefighters tackled a flat blaze on Old Walsall Road in Hamstead overnight. No injuries were reported. Get the latest Birmingham news.
Two adorable kittens were discovered huddled together outside a Birmingham shop in a cardboard box. The RSPCA is now urgently seeking loving homes for these affectionate siblings.
A crucial development emerges in the long-running WASPI campaign as compensation talks accelerate, offering hope to 3.8 million women affected by state pension age changes.
A devastating fire has ripped through a Midlands sports facility, prompting a significant emergency response and subsequent arrest as authorities investigate the suspicious incident.
Experts warn households across Britain could face severe penalties for incorrect bonfire waste disposal as new research reveals dangerous trends in fire-related incidents.
Discover how one remarkable Staffordshire family dominated the 2025 Sykes GEMS Awards with three generations celebrating business success together.
A quick-thinking train driver from Huntingdon is being hailed as a hero after his courageous actions prevented a potential tragedy on the railway tracks, though he modestly insists he was 'just doing his job'.
The Red Lion and Sun in Sutton Coldfield announces triumphant reopening after devastating fire, promising enhanced dining experience while preserving cherished community spirit.
A catastrophic house fire in Staffordshire has claimed the lives of four family members, including a nine-month-old baby girl, in what police are describing as an unimaginable tragedy that has devastated the local community.
A Birmingham family lost everything when a firework display went horribly wrong, destroying their home and possessions just weeks before Christmas in a tragic turn of events.
Shoppers went wild for Amazon's incredible Fire TV Stick deal, with more than 8,000 customers grabbing the streaming device for just £20 in a limited-time offer that sold out rapidly.
A major safety warning has been issued for millions of UK households as faulty kitchen appliances are causing unexpected fires and massive energy bills. Here's how to check if you're at risk.
Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.
West Midlands Police release disturbing CCTV showing young children handling and igniting fireworks in residential areas, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire services.
UK fire chiefs issue urgent warning about deadly letterbox dangers as energy costs soar and households seek alternative heating methods. Discover the simple protective measure that could prevent tragedy.
Penarth's RNLI station celebrates three remarkable volunteers who've collectively dedicated over 60 years to saving lives at sea. Discover their inspiring stories of commitment to maritime safety.
Moving tributes honour Fatoumatta Hydara, the devoted mother killed in a suspected arson attack in Perry Barr, as her daughters remain critically ill in hospital.
A Coventry family has been made homeless after a catastrophic firework blaze ripped through their Willenhall home, destroying everything they owned just weeks before Christmas.
Britain's hedgehog population is in dramatic decline. Discover six crucial dos and don'ts - including why you should never feed them bread - to help protect these iconic creatures in your own backyard.
Millions of women born in the 1950s could see compensation after a landmark report found the DWP failed to adequately notify them of state pension age changes.