Cannabis farm found after Solihull pub blaze
Police discovered a cannabis factory after a major fire at The Railway Inn in Balsall Common. No injuries were reported. Enquiries into the cause are ongoing.
Police discovered a cannabis factory after a major fire at The Railway Inn in Balsall Common. No injuries were reported. Enquiries into the cause are ongoing.
A major fire at The Railway Inn in Balsall Common is under investigation, with crews finding evidence of an illegal electricity bypass. No injuries reported. Read the latest.
A festive collection in Nottingham's Market Square, featuring a 1939 Leyland fire engine, raised £1,334.06 for The Fire Fighters Charity. Volunteers and crews from London Road and Arnold stations supported.
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.
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.
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 Hope & Champion at Beaconsfield Services, dubbed the UK's most controversial pub due to its M40 location, has permanently closed. Read the full story on the closure and the road safety debate it sparked.
Pub giant Wetherspoons is launching its first international venue at Alicante Airport in Spain next month. The move marks the start of a major overseas expansion for the UK chain.
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.
The Prince of Wales pub in West Bromwich, shut down after a violent incident involving an unlicensed bouncer, has applied for a new licence. Read the full story on the hearing and community reaction.
The Bournbrook Inn in Stirchley pledges an instant ban after toilets were graffitied just days after a fresh paint job. Staff call the act 'deflating and defeating'.
A Staffordshire pub outlines three key demands to save UK pubs from an 'unfair tax burden' as the government hints at a budget U-turn on business rates. Support your local.
House prices in leafy Solihull have risen by over 4% in a year, with the average now £326k. Discover why this vibrant town is a top choice for families and professionals.
A retired businessman slams Greene King for ignoring his fully-funded plan to save The Oddfellows Arms in Redditch, a historic pub closed since 2023. Read his story.
CCTV captures the moment a snowman was swiped from The Potter pub in Longton. Pub management appeals for its safe return after the festive theft caused a social media stir.
We visited The Woodpecker pub in Birmingham after hearing negative reviews. Discover why first impressions can be misleading and what we really found inside.
The Rose Villa Tavern in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter stays open during Storm Goretti, offering a warm haven and 30% off comfort food. A beacon of community spirit in the snow.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow has caused major disruption across Solihull, suspending bin collections and closing libraries and family hubs. Find out which services are affected and get the latest updates.
Rural pubs in Wales are transforming into community lifelines with grants up to £6,000. Discover how initiatives like village stores and craft workshops are tackling isolation and boosting wellbeing.
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.
Solihull Council consults on two options for the 'significantly weakened' Barston Bridge, used by over 1,000 vehicles daily. Have your say on its future.
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.