Constitution Hill Fire Causes Major Birmingham Disruption
A major fire at a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill, Birmingham, has closed roads and diverted bus services. One person was hospitalised. Avoid the area.
A major fire at a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill, Birmingham, has closed roads and diverted bus services. One person was hospitalised. Avoid the area.
Over 50 firefighters tackle a severe blaze at a Grade II-listed former factory in Birmingham's Hockley area. One man injured and roads closed. Read the latest updates.
Over 30 firefighters tackle a serious blaze in a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill. The historic structure, a former factory, is above Syriana restaurant. Avoid the area.
A significant fire has broken out in a high-rise on Constitution Hill, Hockley. West Midlands Fire Service has deployed eight crews. Avoid the area.
Plans for essential repairs to safeguard Birmingham's historic Old Curzon Street Station, near the new HS2 terminus, have been recommended for approval ahead of a key council meeting.
Plans for 'essential' repairs to safeguard Birmingham's historic Old Curzon Street Station, a Grade I listed building from 1838, have been recommended for approval ahead of a key council meeting.
Firefighters continue to work at the scene of a major Wolverhampton factory blaze more than a day after it started. Get the latest updates and traffic advice here.
Wealden District Council has published four significant planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas in Fletching, Mayfield, Rotherfield, and Danehill. Residents have until January 30, 2026, to submit comments.
A huge factory fire in Wolverhampton's Blakenhall area has triggered a major toxic incident. Over 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze as residents are told to stay indoors. Follow live updates.
A significant fire service operation in Sutton Coldfield saw 20 firefighters tackle a blaze in a nine-storey tower block on Berryfields Road. Three people evacuated safely. Read the full details.
A huge fire on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton required 80 firefighters. Thick smoke drifted for miles, prompting health warnings. No injuries reported.
A major factory fire on Sunbeam Street, Wolverhampton, has sent thick smoke across the city. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed. Live updates.
The 300-year-old former United Reform Church on Coptfold Road is being restored by Immanuel Church Brentwood. The listed building will reopen as a community hub in late spring.
West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
Residents evacuated after a fire broke out on the ninth floor of a Birmingham tower block. Seven fire crews attended. No injuries reported. Full details.
A major fire broke out on the ninth floor of a tower block in Hamstead, Birmingham, leading to a large-scale emergency response and resident evacuations.
A devastating fire at former glamour model Jodie Marsh's Essex animal sanctuary resulted in the deaths of two marmosets. The accidental blaze, caused by an electrical item, broke out on Saturday. Read the full story.
A planning application for five new flats in the garden of a locally listed Brownhills chapel has been submitted to Walsall Council. Read the full details on the proposed development.
Motorists in England are being hit with fines up to £500 for parking over fire hydrants. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warns this illegal act delays emergency responses. Learn how to avoid penalties.
Emergency services raced to a residential street in Wolverhampton after a building partially collapsed. One man was helped from the scene but no casualties were found. Read the latest updates.
Part of a building collapsed on Napier Road, Wolverhampton. One man was helped out but no injuries are reported. Road closed and nearby properties evacuated.
A massive fire engulfed a carpet factory on the Tyseley Industrial Estate in Birmingham. Over 75 firefighters tackled the blaze. Avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Over 75 firefighters tackled a massive blaze at a Tyseley carpet storage unit. Road closures remain in place—public urged to avoid the area.
Amazon unveils a major FireOS update at CES, promising Fire TV Stick users a 20-30% performance boost and a sleek new interface. Discover the new features.
A massive fire has engulfed a carpet factory in Tyseley, Birmingham. Nearly 80 firefighters are on the scene. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
A major fire has erupted in Tyseley, Birmingham, with 40 firefighters tackling the blaze. The public is urged to avoid the Seeleys Road area. Live updates.
Multiple planning applications in Wealden affect listed buildings and conservation areas. A Wadhurst scheme seeks a design variation. Public comments due by January 17, 2026.
Sevenoaks District Council has published a new list of planning applications. Residents have until January 15, 2026, to submit comments on proposals ranging from house extensions to a Gypsy and Traveller site variation.
UK steak chain Flat Iron has lodged plans to open its first Liverpool site in a Grade II listed building on Castle Street, potentially ending a long-running planning saga. Expected opening summer 2026.
A landmark former Methodist church in Sheffield's Woodhouse area is set for auction on January 28 with a guide price of £125,000. Discover this unique development opportunity.