Gangster's 'Treasure Map' Guns Plot Exposed
Crime boss Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh drew a treasure map to hidden machine guns in a failed bid to reduce his 21-year sentence. The NCA's encrypted phone crackdown uncovered the audacious ruse.
Crime boss Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh drew a treasure map to hidden machine guns in a failed bid to reduce his 21-year sentence. The NCA's encrypted phone crackdown uncovered the audacious ruse.
Meghan Markle faces a pivotal year for her brand As Ever. Netflix and agency WME urge more TV and film appearances to boost her profile as an influencer. Discover the strategy.
Cars navigated flooded roads in the Black Country as Storm Claudia brought heavy rain and amber weather alerts. See the footage and latest Met Office forecast.
Environment Agency urges residents to 'act now' as 12 flood warnings and 13 alerts remain active across West Midlands following Storm Claudia's heavy rainfall.
Storm Claudia's aftermath brings 15 flood warnings to the Midlands. Roads are blocked and train services are disrupted. Get the latest travel updates here.
Residents near Granville Landfill in Telford are warned of a temporary increase in unpleasant odours during essential gas well installation work in December 2025.
Three UK regions face ongoing hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Despite Storm Claudia, drought conditions persist after England's driest spring in 132 years. Experts warn of severe 2026 shortages.
The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood alerts across the West Midlands as Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall. Residents in Birmingham, the Black Country, and surrounding counties urged to prepare.
Discover how Birmingham's Tribera agency is behind Costa Coffee's 2025 festive cup designs and has been reappointed for the global 2026 campaign. Explore the new Christmas drinks range.
HMRC and NCA raids target UK businesses used for money laundering and drug dealing. 924 arrests made and over £10m seized. Read the full story.
The Environment Agency warns the Midlands could face widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall. Learn how to conserve water and protect supplies.
A 24-hour Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain is in place for Birmingham from Friday 6am, bringing flooding risks and travel disruption. Stay informed.
Sainsbury's has issued an urgent recall for its JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets due to undeclared milk contamination. Customers are urged to return the product for a full refund.
A spectacular Northern Lights display may be visible across the UK tonight due to a severe geomagnetic storm. Find out when and where to see this rare aurora show.
Will the West Midlands see snow again in 2025? Latest forecasts from the Met Office and WXCharts reveal potential snowfall for Stoke-on-Trent and colder conditions. Read the full update.
A new Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain has been issued for Birmingham and the Midlands, following severe flooding that caused major transport disruption.
The Met Office has issued a 24-hour yellow weather warning for the West Midlands, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds from Friday. Potential flooding and travel disruption expected. Stay informed.
A severe icy blast is set to hit the UK with temperatures plummeting to -5C. Purple weather maps indicate widespread snow from November 19. Stay informed on the latest forecasts.
Eleven food businesses in the West Midlands, including in Solihull and Sandwell, received a zero-star food hygiene rating in 2025, meaning major improvements are necessary. Check the full list.
UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic peak of 5% with 32,000 fewer payrolled employees in September. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. What's next for the economy?
The UK faces significant snowfall with amber warnings across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England as temperatures plummet to -10°C. Travel disruption and school closures expected.
The Met Office has issued a severe yellow weather warning for rain covering much of England this weekend, with potential flooding and travel disruption expected from Friday evening through Monday morning.
The Met Office warns of continuous snow showers lasting nearly three days as temperatures plummet to -10°C, with significant disruption expected across transport networks.
Britain faces an extended period of heavy snow as forecasters upgrade warnings for a six-day Arctic freeze that could bring travel chaos and school closures across multiple regions.
The Met Office warns of significant snowfall and freezing temperatures set to hit England this week, with weather maps revealing which regions will be hardest hit by the Arctic conditions.
Britain braces for an unprecedented 8-day snow event as weather maps reveal exact dates when a polar freeze will engulf the nation with continuous snowfall.
Britain faces an unprecedented 8-day snow event with temperatures plummeting to -15°C, triggering Met Office warnings and potential travel chaos across the Midlands and beyond.
The Met Office has released its highly anticipated Christmas weather forecast, revealing which parts of the UK are most likely to wake up to snowfall on December 25th. Get the full breakdown of snow probabilities and regional predictions.
Met Office issues severe weather warnings as torrential rain threatens widespread flooding and travel chaos across the UK with some areas facing up to 3cm of rainfall every hour.
Nationwide Building Society announces it will maintain free cash withdrawals at all UK Post Offices until 2027, providing vital support during the cost-of-living crisis and protecting access to cash for vulnerable communities.