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.
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.
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.
Sixty firefighters are tackling a massive blaze at a scrapyard on Lifford Lane in Kings Norton, with thick black smoke spreading across Birmingham. Residents are urged to close windows and doors.
A massive fire at a scrapyard on Lifford Lane in Kings Norton has spread to a timber yard, with explosions reported and 12 fire engines deployed.
A significant fire at a scrapyard on Lifford Lane in King's Norton has drawn a massive emergency response, with around 60 firefighters tackling the blaze. Residents are urged to close windows and avoid the area due to heavy smoke and traffic disruptions.
Sixty firefighters are battling a significant blaze at a scrapyard on Lifford Lane, with smoke spreading across south Birmingham and the city centre. Residents are urged to keep windows and doors closed.
A significant fire has broken out near Lifford Lane in Cotteridge, Birmingham, with residents reporting an explosion and thick black smoke visible for miles. Emergency services are responding.
Nadeem Hussain, a father-of-three from Nelson, was found deceased by his family inside an Audi A3 28 hours after a crash on the M61. Police received an iPhone SOS alert but closed the call, prompting an investigation.
Lisa Smart MP spent a morning with paramedics in Stockport, observing both emergency responses and compassionate care, while highlighting severe NHS pressures like ambulance queues and corridor care.
The UK's national framework for fuel shortages prioritizes emergency services, caps consumer supplies, and promotes public transport and reduced speed limits as petrol prices soar.
New figures show a record number of assaults on emergency workers, with over 4,300 crimes recorded last year. Birmingham tops the list for incidents, while Swale in Kent is the most dangerous per capita.
Firefighters spent seven hours battling a major blaze at the derelict Ladywood Social Club in Birmingham, with no injuries reported but significant disruption to the area.
West Midlands Fire Service deployed six crews to tackle a building fire near Ladywood Middleway overnight, urging residents to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
A significant building fire has broken out near Birmingham city centre, with four fire crews urgently dispatched to Ladywood Middleway. The public is strongly advised to avoid the area as emergency services work to contain the blaze.
A man has been charged with six offences, including kidnap and dangerous driving, after allegedly driving off with an ambulance containing a paramedic, patient, and another individual outside Royal Stoke University Hospital.
A fatal helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach on Kauai's Na Pali Coast has resulted in three fatalities and two injuries, with rescue efforts hampered by the remote location.
Guests were forced into the street as multiple emergency vehicles, including fire engines and ambulances, responded to an incident at the Radisson Blu hotel on Old Hall Street.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stealing an ambulance from outside Royal Stoke University Hospital while a patient and paramedic were inside, sparking a major police operation.
A severe Arctic blizzard is forecast to sweep across 39 regions in the UK this week, with temperatures expected to drop as low as -9C. The Met Office warns of snow, frost, and icy conditions, particularly impacting Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and p
Two tourists discovered a man's body in a remote area of Santa Cruz, Tenerife, as Storm Therese brought the worst weather in over a decade, causing severe flooding and hazardous conditions across the island.
The Met Office warns of icy stretches and temperatures dropping to 0°C in Birmingham tonight, with a chilly but sunny Thursday ahead and mixed weather through the weekend.
West Midlands Fire Service responded quickly to free two individuals stuck in a lift on Manor Road, Smethwick, with no injuries reported.