The Environment Agency issues a stark warning as forecasts predict potential autumn floods while the country remains in a state of drought, creating a paradoxical and dangerous weather scenario.
A dog walker was left with life-changing injuries after being brutally attacked by a gang of youths in a Wolverhampton park. West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses.
Beloved ITV Central news anchor Bill Jempty retires after a storied 45-year career, marking the end of an era for Midlands broadcasting with heartfelt tributes from colleagues and viewers.
A primary school teacher from the West Midlands avoided a driving ban after being caught drink-driving, with the court accepting her 'exceptional hardship' plea to keep her job.
A historic 19th-century bridge, normally submerged, has been fully exposed at Broomhead Reservoir in South Yorkshire as water levels plummet due to prolonged drought conditions, revealing a piece of forgotten industrial heritage.
Violence erupts outside Villa Park as a football thug is apprehended for a brutal assault on police officers following the Aston Villa vs Legia Warsaw Europa Conference League clash. Full details on the arrest and the heightened police investigation.
An asylum seeker in the small Midlands town of Nuneaton has made a desperate plea, claiming he felt safer in war-torn Somalia, as tensions over the UK's immigration policy reach a boiling point with nightly protests.
A successful Midlands entrepreneur was subjected to a torrent of racist abuse from a passing motorist during a live television interview, sparking a police investigation and widespread condemnation.
A West Midlands pastor's peaceful protest against the removal of a Black History Month mural has ignited a fierce debate on racial equality, community values, and local council decision-making in the UK.
The Met Office issues a geomagnetic storm warning as a powerful solar ejection races towards Earth, promising a spectacular aurora display visible from unexpected UK latitudes.
Britain faces an unprecedented winter hosepipe ban as experts warn reservoir levels are critically low. Discover why recent rainfall isn't enough and what restrictions households may face.
East Midlands Railway is pioneering a new GPS-based ticketing system on its Liverpool-Norwich route, allowing passengers to simply show their phone for inspection, eliminating the need for QR code scans.
West Midlands Police launch investigation after a Birmingham Islamic centre was defaced with a St George's Cross and offensive graffiti, in an incident condemned by community leaders.
The mighty Rio Grande, a vital water source for millions and a natural border, has run dry in parts of New Mexico, sparking a major environmental and political crisis in the American Southwest.
A 15-year-old neo-Nazi fanatic from the West Midlands has been sentenced to custody after amassing a terrifying arsenal of weapons, including crossbows and machetes, for a planned attack on his school.
Discover how Cadbury World in Birmingham became a beloved UK attraction, celebrating over three decades of chocolate history, royal visits, and family fun. Explore its magical evolution.
West Midlands Police charge three men with kidnap and false imprisonment after an 11-year-old boy was abducted in West Bromwich. The suspects remain in custody awaiting a court appearance.
Exclusive ONS data reveals Wales's population fell for the first time since the 1850s, while England's West Midlands became the fastest-growing region outside London, signalling a major post-pandemic demographic shift.
West Midlands Police launch urgent manhunt for a knifeman who sexually assaulted a woman in a Birmingham alleyway. CCTV image released as public warned to stay vigilant.
Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.
The GMB union announces a significant expansion effort, targeting 50,000 new members in the West Midlands and North East England to bolster worker representation in key industrial sectors.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was swiftly evacuated from a Holiday Inn in Castle Bromwich after a suspicious vehicle triggered a major security scare, involving a controlled explosion by bomb squad officers.
A blind man was targeted in a horrific firebomb attack on his home in Walsall after flying England flags. The assailant, feared to be armed with acid, screamed hate-filled threats in a shocking case of disability hate crime.
The family of Matt Greasley, a seemingly healthy 37-year-old from the West Midlands, are left devastated after he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest caused by an undiagnosed heart condition. They now urge others to learn the warning signs they never saw.
Dramatic footage captures a violent street brawl involving a large group of men, some armed with knives and weapons, on a residential street in Birmingham. Police are investigating the disturbing incident which has left the local community in shock.
A devoted father battling terminal lung cancer was brutally gunned down in a drive-by shooting outside a pizza takeaway in West Bromwich, leaving his family shattered and a community in mourning.
A critical £312 million NHS hospital transformation in Shropshire faces collapse after government housing targets were dramatically reduced, threatening a decade of planning and leaving health services in crisis.
West Midlands Police uncover a sinister murder-for-hire plot as a Birmingham man is sentenced to life for conspiring to kill his ex-wife in the United States.
West Midlands Police release dramatic CCTV footage and appeal for information after a violent attack leaves a man with serious injuries in Birmingham city centre. Detectives are searching for three suspects.