Roofing experts issue urgent warning after month's rain in 24h
Roofing experts warn UK homeowners of severe storm damage risk after a month's rainfall in 24 hours. Learn how to protect your property and what to do if damage occurs.
Roofing experts warn UK homeowners of severe storm damage risk after a month's rainfall in 24 hours. Learn how to protect your property and what to do if damage occurs.
Around 40 agency refuse collectors in Birmingham have walked out, joining hundreds of full-time staff in an ongoing dispute over alleged bullying and blacklisting. Read the latest on the city's waste collection crisis.
Birmingham City Council suspends all waste collections on December 1 due to mass pickets. Agency workers join the strike, with services set to resume on Tuesday. Full story.
Birmingham's bin collections are suspended after agency workers join the strike. The council apologises and aims to clear the backlog by Sunday. Read the latest.
Bin collections across Birmingham are suspended today as agency workers join the ongoing strike. The council apologises and urges residents to leave bins out. Full details on the dispute.
The Birmingham bin strike intensifies as agency staff from Job & Talent join the picket line. Unite union says numbers are 'growing daily'. Follow the latest developments.
The Met Office issues an amber weather warning for heavy rain across the UK, forecasting a month's rainfall in 24 hours and a potential 'danger to life'. Stay informed on flood alerts and safety advice.
Plymouth University experts warn artificial grass damages soil health, overheats in sun, and harms wildlife. Discover the eco-impact before installing.
Environment Agency issues flood alerts for Shropshire areas. Residents urged to prepare as Met Office weather warnings trigger flooding concerns. Stay safe.
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for parts of Shropshire as the Met Office forecasts heavy rainfall. Residents urged to be prepared and avoid flood water.
Aldi issues 'do not eat' alert for Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanuts. Customers urged to return product for a full refund.
A father and son avoid jail after a £20.3m heroin haul was found hidden in fruit juice from Afghanistan. The NCA is now hunting two other suspects.
Flood alerts issued for three West Midlands areas as Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain remains in effect. Environment Agency urges residents to 'be prepared'.
Met Office issues 18-hour yellow warning for heavy rain across West Midlands this Saturday, expecting significant travel disruption and flood risk. Plan your journey.
Asda urgently pulls its 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls due to an incorrect use-by date. Customers warned not to eat and to return product for a full refund.
Contracted refuse staff join Birmingham's long-running bin strike amid bullying and pay cut disputes. Rally scheduled for December 1 as council defends contingency plans.
Chartered town planner Jen Heal promoted to lead Wales' design advisory body. She will champion design excellence to boost economic growth and community wellbeing across Wales from January.
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth unveils plans for a new national development agency to boost the Welsh economy, potentially reviving the WDA brand. Learn more about this key election pledge.
Spaceport Cornwall could host the European Space Agency's INVICTUS programme, accelerating Europe's journey towards aircraft-like space access and creating hundreds of high-skilled UK jobs.
Ofsted inspectors found high caseloads are hindering Dudley Council's children's services. While social workers are dedicated, service delivery remains inconsistent. Read the full report.
Marketing agency Hussel transforms a Hummer H2 into a 'Mobile Disruption Unit' for live events, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Discover how this innovative project is set to revolutionise brand engagement.
Flapjackery issues a 'do not eat' warning for three Christmas products due to undeclared almonds. Full refunds available. Check if your items are affected.
Birmingham faces a weekend washout with heavy rain and five flood alerts issued. The Met Office forecasts unsettled weather with maximum temperatures of 9°C. Stay informed.
Two Birmingham men are on the run after a £20m heroin shipment, concealed in pomegranate juice, was seized. Shamut Khan and Matiullah Zamankhel are wanted by the NCA. Contact authorities with information.
Sujanth Ketheeswararasa, 30, detained in Liverpool over alleged child rape in France. NCA officers made arrest as extradition proceedings begin. Full hearing set for March 2026.
A father and son avoided jail after smuggling £20m of heroin into Birmingham hidden in pomegranate juice. Two other suspects remain at large in this major NCA bust.
Urgent warning for UK households as Flapjackery recalls Mince Pie Crumble Flapjacks due to undeclared almonds. Check your Christmas treats now.
Birmingham faces a severe weather warning with up to 15.6mm of rainfall per hour predicted for November 29. Stay informed about potential flooding and travel disruption.
The Food Standards Agency warns customers not to eat three recalled Christmas food products due to undeclared almonds. Return items for a full refund.
The UK faces a second major snow event with a four-day freeze set to hit all Home Nations. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings. Stay informed and prepared.