A major fire has erupted at a factory on Anchor Road in Coseley, with six fire crews dispatched to the scene. West Midlands Fire Service has issued an 'avoid the area' warning to the public as emergency services work to contain the incident.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the Winter Fuel Payment rates and dates for 2026/27, including a £100 addition for state pensioners born before 1946, with varying amounts based on birth dates and living situations.
The DVLA has issued a critical warning to drivers with Parkinson's disease, emphasizing a potential £1,000 fine for failure to report the condition, affecting over 166,000 people in the UK.
The DVLA mandates that drivers disclose over 110 medical conditions, including diabetes and cancer, to ensure road safety and avoid severe penalties for non-compliance.
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Jonathan Ezard, a former Greater Manchester Police inspector, died after falling from Barton Bridge over the M60. He had resigned amid misconduct allegations involving 'sexist and objectifying' messages about a female officer.
A young boy was hit by a car on Nimmings Road in Blackheath, Halesowen, and treated at the scene before being transported to Birmingham Children's Hospital with non-serious injuries.
Leading motoring experts warn that the DVLA may instruct drivers to avoid operating vehicles if they are taking certain common medications, including opioids and antidepressants, with fines up to £1,000 for non-disclosure.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at a home on Haytor Avenue in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Police taped off the residential street as emergency services responded to the incident, which is not being treated as suspicious.
A pedestrian was hit by a van on Cranford Street in Smethwick, suffering serious injuries. Emergency services responded early Tuesday morning, with road closures in place as police investigate.
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Disabled drivers under 30 using the Motability Scheme will face mandatory black box installations from April 13, assessing driving behavior with weekly scores. The changes affect six DWP benefits and include reduced mileage allowances.
Emergency services responded to a fire on the roof of a McDonald's in Leicester city centre on Bank Holiday Monday. The blaze, believed to be accidental, was tackled by crews using foam extinguishers.
Mariano Robles and Solana Albornoz tragically died in a flash flood after attending a wedding, leaving behind two young children. Their vehicle was swept into an irrigation canal during severe storms.
Staffordshire Police confirm the death of 73-year-old Michael Cooper at his Stoke-on-Trent property is not suspicious, as coroners urgently seek to locate his next of kin.
A three-vehicle collision occurred on Oscott School Lane in Great Barr, Birmingham, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported as all occupants managed to exit the vehicles independently.
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Three people avoided serious injury after a two-car collision on Pedmore Road in Brierley Hill, Dudley, on Saturday night. Road closures were implemented as emergency services responded to the incident near the Merry Hill shopping centre.
The Met Office has issued a rare Amber wind warning as Storm Dave approaches, bringing potential 90mph gusts and up to 12 inches of snow to northern regions, causing major travel disruptions.
Staffordshire Police report over 4,000 calls in two days, with many non-emergencies delaying responses. Officials urge using 101 or Live Chat for minor issues.
The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning for northern England, north-west Wales, and southern Scotland, effective from 7pm to 3am on Easter Sunday. The alert warns of potential flying debris, power cuts, and severe travel disruptions, posing
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for northern England, north Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland over Easter weekend, with potential power cuts, transport disruptions, and safety risks from Storm Dave.
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The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for wind across mainland Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and North Wales, with gusts up to 90mph expected.
A house fire on Templeton Road in Kingstanding was extinguished by four West Midlands Fire Service crews in the early hours of April 4, with no injuries reported and the public advised to avoid the area.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and rain as Storm Dave hits the UK this weekend, with up to 20cm of snow and 50mm of rain forecast, potentially causing travel disruption and power outages.
The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings for Storm Dave, bringing strong winds, rain, and snow to 62 areas across the UK this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, causing expected travel disruption.
A 14-hour weather warning has been issued for strong winds and potential travel disruption over the Easter weekend due to Storm Dave, though the West Midlands, Birmingham, and Shropshire are expected to escape the worst.
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The Met Office warns of 90mph winds this Easter weekend, urging households to prepare for power cuts by gathering essential items like torches and batteries before 6pm on Saturday.
West Midlands Fire Service temporarily closed Station Street in Birmingham to remove a precarious sign from the 116-year-old Electric Cinema, which has been shut since 2024 and is showing signs of decay.
A major fire at a Birmingham scrapyard on Lifford Lane has been confirmed as accidental by fire investigators. Up to 80 firefighters battled the blaze, which caused a large smoke plume and affected a nearby timber yard.
The Met Office has issued yellow wind warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of England and Wales, with snow possible over northern hills and temperatures dropping to -5°C.
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A significant fire erupted at a scrapyard and timber yard on Lifford Lane in Kings Norton, Birmingham, with 60 firefighters responding to control the blaze and issuing safety warnings to residents.
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A significant industrial fire has broken out in Birmingham's Kings Norton area, with residents reporting an explosion and thick black smoke visible up to 15 miles away. Emergency services are on scene.
