Birmingham Heavy Rain and Snow Forecast

Weather maps show purple and blue patches over Birmingham, indicating heavy rain and snow arriving on Tuesday, February 12, with specific timing confirmed.

Hobbycraft Kit Recall Over Asbestos Risk

Parents are warned about a Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit sold from 2023 to 2026, which may contain asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards advises immediate disposal.

3 Rice Changes to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes

A man with type-1 diabetes shares three expert cooking methods to modify rice consumption, helping diabetics avoid dangerous glucose spikes through soaking, boiling, and grain selection.

Six UK Areas Face Avalanche Risk in Snow Bomb

Avalanche warnings have been issued for six specific Scottish mountain regions as a major snow event approaches. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service details the hazards.

Police Incident Closes Wednesbury Street

Hobs Road in Wednesbury has been cordoned off by police, with ambulances also at the scene. The closure follows another incident in Bilston, as West Midlands Police investigate.

£5k Grant Boosts Chard's Peer Support Sessions

Somerset Community Foundation awards funding to Watch CIO for weekly peer-support sessions in Chard, helping isolated adults build confidence and community connections ahead of Time to Talk Day.

Rat Spotted in Birmingham Council House

Birmingham City Council has confirmed a rat was seen inside the Council House last month, with an anonymous source describing it as 'totally unacceptable'. Pest control was called immediately.

Birmingham Faces New Snowfall in February

Birmingham is among six major UK cities forecast to receive significant snowfall this month, with weather maps predicting blizzard-like conditions and potential disruption.

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