Met Office maps show 19 areas across the UK face rain on Sunday, August 16, with showers starting in north Wales at 5.30am. Rain will spread to other regions by 7.30am, then largely clear by 11.15am.
Discover the fascinating collective nouns for corvids—crows, jackdaws, rooks, ravens, and magpies—from clatterings to gulps, and learn where to spot them in the North West.
Temperatures are set to reach 25C across Birmingham and the West Midlands this weekend, with dry and bright conditions expected, according to the Met Office.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker vows to use his powers to tackle climate change after meeting families affected by wildfires that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge, injuring ten people.
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A Shropshire vicar has been revealed as a key figure in a new Hollywood actor's documentary about toxic waste, according to BirminghamWorld.
Morphy Richards has cut its 1.5L Ceramic Slow Cooker to £19.99, a 20% discount, ideal for one or two people making casseroles, stews, and soups this autumn.
Andy Burnham's government has issued an 'important' update on wood burner rules, confirming that proposed policies will not require anyone to remove or replace existing appliances.
A child and three emergency responders were taken to hospital after a wildfire in Stourbridge. The incident occurred near a residential area, prompting a large response from fire crews and other services.
Duckyls Farm, run by Diagrama Foundation, is a finalist for a BBC Make a Difference Award in the Environment category, after transforming a neglected 100-acre site into an inclusive space for adults with learning disabilities.
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Walsall Green Party has slammed the council's decision to rescind its climate emergency declaration as 'dangerous', accusing Reform of declaring war on reality.
Andy Burnham has slammed water companies after Ofwat approved bill increases, accusing firms of treating customers like a 'blank cheque'.
Thousands of By-The-Wind Sailors, rare colonial hydrozoans, have washed up on the Sefton Coast, from Anglesey to St Bees Head, after strong westerly winds, with many found at Ainsdale.
Jaswinder Kaur overcame depression and anxiety by growing her own produce, and now runs a community allotment in Tipton to help other women, part of a £500k WMCA pilot project.
A Tipton man says getting an allotment helped him overcome depression, and now he helps others access the mental health benefits of gardening.
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Three Brownies from the 23rd Rossendale unit are the first in the area to earn the new Girlguiding Eco Award, completing tasks like litter picking and planting wildflowers.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will consider banning disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires, as the UK faces serious risk. He chairs an emergency Cobra meeting on Wednesday.
As temperatures soar, find the best outdoor swimming spots in the West Midlands, from lakes to lidos, to beat the heat this summer.
A deliberate fire destroyed one acre of grassland at Black Country Country Reserve, prompting crews to rush to tackle the blaze. Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service attended the scene and extinguished the fire, which spread rapidly due to dry con
Wild Zoological Park cancels afternoon session on Aug 12 due to heatwave, ensuring animal and visitor safety. Morning shows continue as planned.
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The Met Office's amber alert puts West Midlands at risk of wildfires. A second blaze at Cannock Chase destroyed 15 hectares of heathland. Crews damp down hotspots, and the public is urged to avoid the area and not light fires.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called his first COBRA meeting for Wednesday to address extreme heat, wildfires, and drought, with temperatures set to peak around 37°C.
Aston Park in Birmingham has been named among the most polluted places in England, with residents breathing in fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide levels far above WHO safe limits, according to new data.
Around 40 firefighters are battling a significant grass fire in Brownhills, Walsall, with multiple roads closed and bus services diverted. WMFS urges the public to avoid the area.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has partnered with HXE to enhance sustainability across its portfolio, aiming to reduce environmental impact and meet net-zero goals.
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Coventry will see the hottest temperature in the West Midlands this week at 35C on Thursday, as a fifth heatwave peaks across the region.
Birmingham has no hosepipe ban despite UK droughts; Severn Trent Water has no restrictions, last imposed in 1995, but urges voluntary conservation.
National Allotments Week begins, celebrating Birmingham's 5,000+ allotment plots. Council urges residents to join waiting lists and enjoy gardening benefits.
Andy Burnham's government considers stripping driving licences from motorists born after 2002, as part of tougher drink-driving measures from the Road Safety Strategy.
Dudley Council admits weather and budget cuts left streets shabby, with grass cutting halved and weeds rampant, but recovery is underway.
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Octopus Energy urges UK households to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday during the solar eclipse, as solar generation drops by up to 1.3GW.
