Welcome Break's 60th service area opens in Rotherham
Welcome Break launches its 60th UK service station in Rotherham, creating 230 jobs and featuring a dedicated HGV area. Discover the new M1 facilities.
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Fire Service Call-Outs Jump 22% Amid Climate Change
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.
Downdetector down in Cloudflare outage
A brief Cloudflare outage took Downdetector and countless websites offline, exposing the global economy's dangerous reliance on a few tech giants. Read the expert analysis.
Car finance scandal: FCA sets final decision deadline
The FCA has issued a crucial update on the car finance scandal, setting a final deadline for complaints. Millions could receive £700 payouts. Read the latest.
New M5 Mini Service Station Gets Green Light in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini' service station near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring EV charging points and commercial units, despite planning policy conflicts.
Birmingham's new bin collection plan confirmed for 2026
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham's New Food Waste Service Set for 2026
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Paramedic suspended for hiding fatal crash conviction
A London paramedic has been suspended for 12 months after failing to disclose a conviction for killing a pedestrian in South Africa. Read the full tribunal findings.
Three paramedics hurt in Cheshire ambulance crash
Three North West Ambulance Service paramedics were injured, two seriously, after their vehicle crashed while responding to an emergency. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident near Crewe.
Lorry fire in Perry Barr extinguished by crews
West Midlands firefighters raced to a truck blaze on College Road, Perry Barr. No injuries reported. Read the full incident report and traffic update.
Birmingham's new bin collection plan revealed
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
YAA's First Fundraising Ball Raises Over £52k
Yorkshire Air Ambulance's inaugural 'Flat Cap and Feathers Ball' raised £52,649, a vital boost for its life-saving service. Discover how the community came together in Leeds to mark the charity's 25th year.
Birmingham's four-bin system starts June 2026
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
Zipcar Pulls Out of UK, Ends Bookings After Dec 2025
Car-sharing giant Zipcar announces proposal to end all UK operations. Bookings suspended, final rides permitted until 31 December 2025. Find alternative services and refund details.
New M5 Mini Service Station Approved in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.
Mini service station with EV chargers approved near M5
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini service station' with four commercial units and electric vehicle charging points on a brownfield site next to the M5 in West Bromwich.
Man found dead in Cannock as police launch investigation
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead on Longford Road, Cannock, after a major emergency service response. Police are investigating the unexplained death and appealing for witnesses.
M6 closed for hours after woman dies near Coventry
A woman was pronounced dead on the M6 southbound near Coventry, leading to a major motorway closure for several hours. Emergency services attended the tragic scene.
Pedestrian dies in collision outside The Bull Inn, Worcester
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deported twice, man jailed after third illegal UK entry
Emirjon Gjuta, 34, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for illegally re-entering the UK after being deported twice. Read the full details of the case here.
Sky customers get £290 refunds as service ends
Sky is refunding customers up to £290 after discontinuing its Sky Live service. Find out if you're eligible and how the refund process works without any action required.
Barry Care Home Coordinator Wins Top Wales Award
Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.
Sky Live axed: Customers to receive refunds up to £290
Sky is refunding customers up to £290 after discontinuing its Sky Live service. The interactive TV feature will shut down permanently on December 4, 2025.
Teen stabbed at Merry Hill on Black Friday
A teenage boy was attacked and stabbed at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcode areas
Royal Mail issues urgent warning of significant postal delays affecting 25 locations including Derby and Nottingham. The service apologises and pledges targeted support.
Birmingham Hospital Ambulance Delays Continue
Ambulances face significant handover delays outside busy Birmingham hospitals, impacting crew wellbeing. Discover the latest data and the new plan to tackle the crisis.
Nationwide's £175 offer sparks UK bank account rush
UK households are switching bank accounts for Nationwide's £175 bonus. Over 111,000 switches occurred in July alone, with more than a million in the past year. Find out how to claim.
eBay partners with InPost for new UK parcel service
eBay UK collaborates with InPost to offer a new out-of-home delivery service via lockers and parcel shops, providing greater flexibility for buyers and sellers.
Dudley car crash: Vehicle flips onto roof on Laurel Road
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
DWP staff to strike over pay in January 2026
Thousands of DWP staff are set to walk out in January 2026, threatening chaos in Jobcentres and benefit offices. The PCS union says workers are struggling with debt and using foodbanks.
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