Vape battery fire warning after fatal rise
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
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Magnum invests £50m in Gloucester ice cream factory
Ice cream giant Magnum is injecting £50 million into its Gloucester plant, boosting production of Twister and Solero. This major investment secures the future of the nearly 500-strong workforce.
Fire Stick Fraud: £1,700 Bank Theft Risk
A fake 'Amazon Fire Stick' scam is putting UK users at risk of fraud, with victims losing nearly £1,700 on average. Learn how to protect your bank details from cybercriminals.
Attempted murder arrest after three house fires
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three linked house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Three people, including two teenagers, were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Stark opens Swindon drone factory, creating 100 jobs
German defence firm Stark launches a new 40,000 sq ft military drone factory in Swindon, creating over 100 skilled jobs and boosting UK sovereign defence production.
New Wolverhampton shop granted alcohol licence
Mesha Essentials in Rooker Avenue wins alcohol licence approval despite resident concerns about anti-social behaviour. Council dismisses objections as 'speculative'.
Warwick University Accommodation Block Fire Contained
University of Warwick students evacuated after major fire at Arthur Vick 1 halls. No injuries reported as emergency services contain blaze. Support offered for temporary accommodation.
Woman charged with arson after Birmingham house fire
A 38-year-old woman faces arson charges after a house fire in Witton where four children were present. Emergency services responded to Deykin Avenue property.
Unilever proposes 50 job cuts in Wirral
Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.
Fire Warning: Electric Blankets & Hot Water Bottles Risk
Gloucestershire Fire Brigade warns combining electric blankets with hot water bottles could cause electrocution as temperatures plummet to -7°C. Stay safe with these essential tips.
Fire damages Birmingham's Kulture Bar & Grill
A fire ripped through the Kulture Bar & Grill on Hockley Hill, Birmingham, damaging 30% of the ground floor. Crews from Ladywood, Aston and Handsworth attended the scene.
JLR hack costs £200m after factory shutdown
Jaguar Land Rover reveals £200m cost from UK's biggest cyber attack that halted production for five weeks. Discover how the hack impacted Britain's largest car manufacturer.
350 UK jobs at risk in car parts factory closures
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
Major Revamp for Historic Wolverhampton School Approved
City of Wolverhampton Council approves a major redevelopment for The Royal School, including a new 630-pupil primary school and sports facilities. Completion is set for 2028.
Amazon Fire TV Crackdown: UK Homes Face Visits
UK households using jailbroken Fire TV Sticks for illegal streaming face home visits and fines up to £2,000. FACT warns of data theft and fraud risks. Stay informed.
Somerset helicopter factory future under threat
Leonardo warns its Yeovil helicopter plant, the UK's last of its kind, risks closure unless a £1bn Ministry of Defence contract is secured. Thousands of jobs at stake.
Birmingham flat fire battled by over a dozen crews
More than a dozen firefighters tackled a flat blaze on Old Walsall Road in Hamstead overnight. No injuries were reported. Get the latest Birmingham news.
Chelmsley Wood flat sealed after cannabis factory discovery
West Midlands Police have shut down a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation in a Solihull flat, discovering hundreds of plants and bypassed electricity.
Birmingham's Roald Dahl Chocolate Factory Experience Opens
Discover Birmingham's spectacular new family attraction - an immersive Roald Dahl adventure bringing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to life like never before.
Sports Centre Fire: Arrest After Major Midlands Blaze
A devastating fire has ripped through a Midlands sports facility, prompting a significant emergency response and subsequent arrest as authorities investigate the suspicious incident.
Bonfire Warning: £5,000 Fines for Illegal Fire Disposal
Experts warn households across Britain could face severe penalties for incorrect bonfire waste disposal as new research reveals dangerous trends in fire-related incidents.
UK manufacturing output rises for first time in over year
Britain's manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery as output grows for the first time since February 2023, driven by consumer goods and food production, though challenges remain.
Baby among four dead in devastating house fire
A catastrophic house fire in Staffordshire has claimed the lives of four family members, including a nine-month-old baby girl, in what police are describing as an unimaginable tragedy that has devastated the local community.
Family loses home in firework blaze tragedy
A Birmingham family lost everything when a firework display went horribly wrong, destroying their home and possessions just weeks before Christmas in a tragic turn of events.
Danger Cladding: 85 West Midlands Buildings At Risk
Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.
Police seize £1.2m cannabis factory in Birmingham raid
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
Urgent UK warning over deadly letterbox fire risk
UK fire chiefs issue urgent warning about deadly letterbox dangers as energy costs soar and households seek alternative heating methods. Discover the simple protective measure that could prevent tragedy.
Wolverhampton planners approve major housing development
Wolverhampton's planning committee has approved significant developments including 120 new homes and commercial spaces, shaping the city's future growth and addressing local housing needs.
Coventry family homeless after firework blaze destroys home
A Coventry family has been made homeless after a catastrophic firework blaze ripped through their Willenhall home, destroying everything they owned just weeks before Christmas.
WWII Tyneside factory gets £7.5m rebirth
A landmark WWII munitions factory in North Shields is poised for a spectacular £7.5 million rebirth as modern commercial space, creating 200 jobs and preserving Tyneside's industrial heritage.
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