Halesowen Man's Drowning at TwitchCon to be Probed
A 21-year-old from Halesowen drowned in Rotterdam after disappearing from a TwitchCon event. An inquest has been opened into the death of Bradley Passey.
Category : Emergency Services
1,200 Emergency Calls in 8 Hours for West Midlands Fire
West Midlands Fire Service control room received 1,200 calls in eight hours on Saturday, one every 24 seconds, as Storm Darragh caused widespread flooding and damage.
Firefighters tackle large grassland blaze in Netherton
Crews from West Midlands Fire Service extinguished a 1,000 square metre grassland fire in Netherton near Blackbrook Road, responding to multiple calls at 9.11pm on July 29.
Kings Norton crash: boy critical, man in custody
A nine-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a two-car collision in Kings Norton; a 32-year-old man is in police custody, while a woman arrested has been released.
Boy's Heart Restarted After Kings Norton Crash
A nine-year-old boy's heart was restarted by paramedics after a two-vehicle crash in Kings Norton, Birmingham. An off-duty nurse and police performed CPR before advanced life support.
Two Seriously Injured in Malvern Crash on Drake Street
Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Drake Street in Welland, Malvern on July 25. West Mercia Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Boy, 9, critical after Kings Norton crash, arrests made
A nine-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a two-car collision in Kings Norton. A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Garage Fire in Wolverhampton Prompts Avoid Area Warning
West Midlands Fire Service tackled a garage blaze in Bell Place, Blakenhall, on Monday evening, with crews arriving within four minutes. Residents were urged to avoid the area.
Forty firefighters tackle grass fire at Birmingham park
Around 40 firefighters from eight crews rushed to Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham to extinguish a large grass fire. The blaze sent plumes of smoke billowing over the area.
Firefighters Tackle Blaze Near Villa Park
More than 30 firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service responded to a fire at a two-storey building on Witton Road, Aston, near Villa Park; no injuries reported.
Oldbury homes evacuated after WWII mortar found
A Second World War mortar round discovered in Oldbury led to evacuations and a planned controlled explosion at Warley Woods; police warn of loud bang.
Ford Driver 33 Killed in Tyburn Road Crash
A 33-year-old Ford Focus driver died after his car left Tyburn Road, hit a tree and overturned. Two passengers hospitalized. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
Worker Stable After Tamworth Church Hall Fire
A worker is in stable condition after an accidental fire at St Editha's Church Hall in Tamworth, prompting air ambulance response and cancelling community picnic.
Man Dies, Two Injured in Birmingham Car Crash
A 33-year-old man has died and two others have been injured after a car hit a tree and overturned in Birmingham, according to West Midlands Police.
Car Fire in Bridgnorth: No Injuries
A car was completely destroyed by fire on a road in Bridgnorth, with no injuries reported. Fire crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident.
Woman Seriously Injured in M5 Multi-Vehicle Crash
A woman suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 northbound near Bromsgrove on Tuesday evening, closing the motorway between junctions 5 and 4a.
British Gas £1,700 Grants for Rival Supplier Customers
British Gas opens Individual and Families Fund offering up to £1,700 in energy debt relief to prepayment and credit customers of any supplier, including those in Birmingham.
Man hit by car in Wolverhampton city centre
A man suffered potentially serious injuries after being hit by a car in Wolverhampton city centre on Sunday, July 19. Police sealed off Chapel Ash and the pedestrian was taken to New Cross Hospital.
Jet2 Flight Diverts 600 Miles After Medical Emergency
A Jet2 flight from Glasgow to Lanzarote was diverted over 600 miles to Faro, Portugal, due to a passenger requiring urgent medical attention on July 16.
Blue Badge Holders Exempt from July Hosepipe Ban
All 3.2 million Blue Badge holders in the UK are exempt from the July hosepipe ban enforced across six water company areas, avoiding a £1,000 fine.
Woman Rushed to Hospital After Morrisons Incident
A woman was taken to New Cross Hospital with potentially serious injuries after a car-pedestrian collision at Morrisons Pendeford in Wolverhampton on July 13.
British Hikers Alive with Burns After Spanish Wildfire
Two British hikers were found alive with 40% burns after Spanish wildfires near Bedar. At least 12 died, including four Britons. Rescuers heard faint cries.
First Direct to Axe First Directory Insurance Add-On
First Direct is closing its First Directory insurance add-on on July 31, 2026. Customers will have free cover extended until October 31, 2026, but must find alternatives after.
Man dies after fall at Birmingham Children's Hospital
A man has died after falling from a construction site at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Police and HSE are investigating the incident.
Adult Dies as Measles Spreads in West Midlands
An adult has died from measles in the West Midlands as cases continue to rise, with the region reporting the highest number of infections in England.
Prison worker jailed for searching records of killers
A prison worker has been jailed for illegally accessing records of notorious killers Lucy Letby and Rose West while employed at HMP Birmingham.
More ambulances as Birmingham service tackles heat and World Cup
West Midlands Ambulance Service has deployed additional ambulances to cope with extreme heat and World Cup-related demand, with over 3,000 calls on one Sunday alone.
DVLA provisional licence ban on L plates for commercial work urged
The London Assembly has urged the Labour government to ban provisional licence holders from using L plates for commercial work, citing safety risks from food delivery riders on repeatedly renewed CBT certificates.
Man's Life Saved by Off-Duty Paramedic at Pure Gym
A man was resuscitated by an off-duty paramedic and ambulance crews at Pure Gym in Brierley Hill after suffering a medical emergency on July 7.
M42 crash: Woman seriously hurt in four-vehicle collision
A woman suffered potentially serious injuries in a four-vehicle crash on the M42 near Sutton Coldfield. She was rushed to Heartlands Hospital after the collision between junctions 10 and 9.
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