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 major fire at Birmingham's historic HB Sale factory was accidental, investigators confirm. Over 50 firefighters tackled the blaze. One person hospitalised.
New data reveals a worrying increase in under-18s receiving treatment for substance abuse in Dudley, mirroring a national trend. Experts point to online drug access and school policies as factors.
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 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.
A former West Midlands Police constable, Kayleigh Moye, 28, faces court over alleged intimate links with criminals and drug supply. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police seized 1,737 plants in a major Walsall drugs bust. A man has been charged. Report any information on drug activity via 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers.
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
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.
The Original Factory Shop has collapsed into administration, putting 160 stores and thousands of jobs at risk. A major online clearance sale is now underway with free delivery on orders over £50.
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.
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.
Two major UK high street chains, Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, have collapsed into administration, putting 294 stores and 2,500 jobs at risk. See the full list of locations affected.
High street chains Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have collapsed into administration, putting approximately 2,500 UK jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story on the latest retail casualties.
A motorist was arrested after performing dangerous stunts at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre. A roadside drug test proved positive for cannabis. Read the full story.
Robert De Niro in Manchester, a £400m water park plan, and a factory making 4.5 million toilet rolls daily. Explore the standout business stories from North West England in 2025.
Alfred Works, a massive 17,500 sq ft food hall, is coming to Digbeth's Custard Factory in 2026. Discover the first three vendors bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and Eritrean cuisine to Birmingham.
West Midlands Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing after a raid in Aldridge uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, vapes, and cash. Read the full details.
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.
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Xhevahir Ademaj will spend Christmas behind bars after a police operation uncovered a drug supply network in Birmingham. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.