Major Birmingham fire sends toxic smoke over Lozells
Up to seven crews tackled a major waste fire on a Hockley industrial estate. Residents warned to keep windows closed as smoke spreads. Read the latest updates.
Up to seven crews tackled a major waste fire on a Hockley industrial estate. Residents warned to keep windows closed as smoke spreads. Read the latest updates.
Spain approves a major smoking ban for beaches, bars & terraces. Tourists face new rules as health minister targets 140 daily tobacco deaths. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
The UK government unveils four new rules targeting wood burners to cut harmful PM2.5 pollution by 30% by 2030. Learn how the changes affect households.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
Proposed Labour government restrictions on wood-burning stoves labelled 'absurd' as public divides over clean air versus heating costs. Read the full debate.
New UK pollution targets could see wood-burning stoves partially banned in England. Learn how the government's environmental plan will affect households and air quality.
West Midlands Police uncover one of its largest ever cannabis farms in Lozells, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. The factory was a central supply hub for the region.
West Midlands Police raid one of Birmingham's biggest cannabis farms, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. A major supply network has been disrupted.
Hotpoint expert reveals a 30-minute pre-treatment method using baking soda to remove bonfire smoke smells from clothes before machine washing. Save your festive outfits!
UK households with log burners could face £300 fines for breaking smoke control rules. Learn how to avoid penalties and reduce air pollution.
New crime data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous neighbourhoods for violent and sexual offences. Lozells and East Handsworth top the list with over 2,200 incidents each.