A Nuneaton family had a lucky escape after a child's bedroom filled with toxic smoke from a charger fire. Firefighters issue a stark warning about 'daisy chaining' extension leads. Check your electricals now.
A major Birmingham road was closed for hours after a building fire required 20 firefighters. Read about the disruption and bus diversions.
Three people remain unaccounted for after a devastating house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. One person was hospitalised. Emergency services are on the scene.
Firefighters demonstrate the dangerous mistake that can cause a turkey to burst into flames. Learn their crucial safety tips for a hazard-free Christmas dinner.
Heart-stopping rescue as South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue save a dog named Lucky from steep River Dearne banks. Read the full story of the community effort.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Marks & Spencer's 'gorgeous' Mid Rise Animal Barrel Jeans, priced at £40. The 'classy' leopard print denim is available in sizes 6-24 and multiple lengths. Discover the details and customer reviews.
Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley reveals she nearly withdrew from the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special following the sudden death of her father, Phil. Read her emotional story.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
A four-year-old Cocker Spaniel named Holly has joined West Midlands Fire Service as an accelerant detection dog. She will help uncover evidence in deliberate fires. Read her story.
Amazon has cut the price of the popular Sanctuary Spa Day Discovery Gift Set from £40 to just £22.99. Shoppers call it 'absolutely gorgeous' and a perfect Christmas present. Grab the deal now!
Discover a perfect countryside escape just an hour from Birmingham. This writer's weekend in a Worcestershire hamlet and the Cotswolds offers idyllic walks, cosy shops, and delicious food.
Over 30 firefighters battled a significant blaze in a derelict Birmingham factory. Six crews attended the scene on Barr Street. Read the latest updates on the incident.
A major fire broke out at a derelict three-storey building on Barr Street, Birmingham. Road closures are in place as multiple fire crews tackle the blaze. Avoid the area.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
Amazon has cut 43% off a popular Sanctuary Spa gift set just before Christmas. The deal is selling fast, with the set now just £22.99. Grab it while you can!
A major fire involving 300 tonnes of scrap metal erupted in Birmingham's Hockley area. 35 firefighters battled the blaze, with residents warned to keep windows closed. Read the full details.
Up to 35 firefighters battled a major fire involving 300 tonnes of scrap metal waste in Hockley, Birmingham. Park Road remains closed as crews work to extinguish hotspots.
Up to seven crews tackled a major waste fire on a Hockley industrial estate. Residents warned to keep windows closed as smoke spreads. Read the latest updates.
A devastating fire ripped through the G Simmons & Sons pork scratchings factory in Bloxwich. The family-run business vows to rebuild. Read the latest updates.
A major fire ripped through a commercial building in Bloxwich, Walsall. West Midlands Fire Service deployed ten crews. No casualties reported. Read the latest.
The Duke of York is set to relocate to a 'ramshackle' farmhouse on the Sandringham estate after surrendering his Windsor lease. Read the latest on the royal move and the financial fallout.
The executive headteacher of two Birmingham nursery schools is absent as the council conducts a confidential internal process. Both schools remain open.
Which? experts say modern smartphones handle overnight charging well, but London Fire Brigade warns of fire risks from improper practices. Learn how to charge safely.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
All Bar One has launched a festive menu in Sheffield, featuring cocktails with Mallow & Marsh and Absolut Vodka, plus indulgent burgers. We review the new offerings.
UK safety experts issue urgent warning: charging phones under pillows or duvets can cause overheating and fires. Learn the three must-do safety tips to protect your home.
Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of headteacher Helen Masaun from Perry Beeches and Marsh Hill Nursery Schools in Birmingham. The council confirms an 'internal process' is underway.
A huge fire at a Walsall industrial unit, believed to be full of fireworks, caused explosions and major damage. 55 firefighters were deployed. No injuries reported. Read the latest.
As Christmas approaches, RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch cares for 92 animals. The independent charity relies on community support and hosts festive events to raise vital funds. Discover how you can help.
A major fire at a Walsall industrial unit, believed to contain fireworks, caused explosions. 55 firefighters responded. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.