Andy Burnham visited Stourbridge after a wildfire devastated 19 properties and scorched 500 acres. He revealed fire officers requested the emergency alert sent to millions, and announced a temporary ban on disposable barbecues.
Dozens of families in the West Midlands have been left homeless after fires on the hottest day of the year. The Government issued an emergency alert warning about wildfires. Fundraisers launched to help those affected.
Millions received a government Emergency Alert on Friday night warning of wildfire risk. Here's why alerts are sent and what to do when one arrives.
Michael Lee-Ingle, 33, of Sherwood, Nottingham, has been jailed for 18 years for raping and sexually abusing three young girls between 2011 and 2017.
Seven men were arrested after a brawl at Fila Lounge in Birmingham left one man seriously injured and another robbed. The venue's licence has been suspended for 28 days pending a full review.
Drivers with tinted number plates face immediate MOT failure and fines up to £1,000, warns National Scrap Car. Searches for darkened plates have surged 22% in three months.
West Midlands Police have added four new suspects to their most wanted list, appealing for public help. Andrew Cooper, Christopher Cooley, Akram Nesseri, and Ehsan Kochi are wanted for various offences including burglary and recall to prison.
Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent rank among England's worst areas for sexual offences, with rates of 5.2 and 5 per 1,000 residents, according to official crime data.
Mohammed Ammar, 22, was stopped at Selly Oak station without a ticket, found with 16g cannabis, and later 51g at home, leading to a drug supply charge.
East Staffordshire Borough Council introduces £75 fixed penalty notices for drivers littering from vehicles, with reductions and increases based on payment timing.
Mediterranean Pizza in Yardley Wood fined £4,000 after staff could not explain allergens in food, posing a risk to public health.
Mohammed Bostan, 40, jailed for over two years for eight-year campaign of harassment against a Birmingham couple and their four children at Studley Tower, Highgate.
A former RAF soldier has been jailed after stealing nearly £30,000 worth of belongings from friends and neighbours he cleaned for in Birmingham.
A large fire in Quinton, Birmingham, caused considerable damage to gardens but was brought under control before reaching homes, with a baby pigeon rescued.
A Dudley councillor who helped battle a large wildfire in Stourbridge has spoken of his shock and disbelief at the scale of the blaze, which destroyed acres of woodland.
Residents of a West Midlands town fought fires themselves until firefighters arrived, preventing further damage. The community's quick action was praised by officials.
A fire at a golf course in Sandwell destroyed homes, but the community's response was praised by officials, according to BirminghamWorld.
An emergency alert was sent to all mobile phones in England and Wales warning of a very high risk of wildfires. The alert came as firefighters battled blazes in Birmingham and Stourbridge.
The UK government will send a 7pm alert to phones warning of an exceptional fire risk across England, urging vigilance and immediate reporting of fires.
Around 20 firefighters are tackling a grassland fire at Ley Hill Park in Northfield, Birmingham. The public is urged to stay away and the number 18 bus is diverted.
A man has been charged with burglary and possession of a knife after an incident in Birmingham. He is due in court today.
Fourteen fire crews remain at the Stourbridge wildfire scene, with efforts expected to continue for days as crews tackle the large blaze.
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Six fire crews responded to a wildfire in Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon, with crews from multiple stations tackling the blaze. No injuries were reported.
An investigation has been launched into the Stourbridge fire that destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 more. Police have set up a public portal for information as they work to establish the cause.
A man and a woman have been charged with drug offences after West Midlands Police raided a Tyseley address linked to the 'Snowy' County Line, seizing cash, drugs and weapons.
A former West Midlands headteacher has been sentenced after police found indecent images of children on his devices. He admitted three offences and received a suspended sentence.
Nearly 100 homes were evacuated as a second fire hit the former Brandhall golf course in Oldbury. Two homes were destroyed, but the community came together to help, with no casualties reported.
Willenhall residents fought fires heroically before crews arrived, saving lives and homes, but three homes were destroyed and several evacuated.
Two men have been charged following a police investigation into county lines drug dealing in a Birmingham suburb, with officers seizing cash and drugs.
PM Andy Burnham visited Stourbridge after 'unprecedented' fire destroyed 19 homes, pledging emergency funding for fire services and support for affected families.