Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises Be Ready campaign aims to prepare UK for impact of climate crisis, technological dependency and threats by hostile state The Guardian - UK · Oct 22
Moment Dexter-obsessed murderer arrested after luring woman to plastic ‘kill room’ Police footage shows the arrest of a murderer obsessed with Dexter, who killed a woman after luring her to a rented room in Sandwell, West Midlands. The Independent UK · Oct 8
Footage shows Dexter ‘kill room’ murderer’s hospital bed arrest Forensics student Benjamin Day is facing a life sentence after luring sex worker Maria Saceanu to an an Airbnb where she suffered 78 knife wounds. Evening Standard · Oct 7
Staffordshire Hoard: Metal detectorist uncovers gold; museums secure treasure In 2009, a metal detector enthusiast stumbled upon an extraordinary Anglo-Saxon hoard in south Staffordshire, uncovering nearly 4,000 artifacts mainly comprising sword fittings and helmet fragments. The Treasure Valuation Committee appraised the treasure at an impressive £3.285 million. This fortune was shared equally between the finder and the landowner, while… The Times of India · Sep 22
‘Everything is against us’: Jaguar Land Rover suppliers voice fears amid carmaker’s cutbacks Firms warn of impact of company’s decision to to axe 4,000 jobs and call for government to support sector The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Jaguar Land Rover Workers Offered £500,000 Support as Carmaker Plans 4,000 Redundancies Jaguar Land Rover workers facing voluntary redundancy will receive support from a £500,000 West Midlands fund as JLR plans about 4,000 job cuts over two years. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
West Midlands Police Make Cautionary Film Showing Pupils the Consequences of Petty Theft West Midlands Police have created a film to educate school pupils on the consequences of shoplifting, aiming to prevent youth involvement in petty theft and anti-social behaviour. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
Mobico to sell regional bus operator for £24m The company said the deal to sell its West Midlands-based UK Bus business is part of efforts to make Mobico ‘simpler and stronger’. Evening Standard · Aug 18
UK must 'face up to changing climate,' PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires. Euronews · Aug 14
Flooding could follow wildfires across the UK, Andy Burnham warns The Prime Minister was speaking as he visited the scene of a fire in Stourbridge in the West Midlands, where residents were forced to evacuate. Evening Standard · Aug 14
Paramedics treat 54 people after wildfire tears through homes in West Midlands PARAMEDICS have treated a total of 54 people, including 19 who were admitted to hospital, after wildfires broke out across the West Midlands. The National (Scotland) · Aug 14
Labour minister fails to mention climate change as parts of England burn A Labour minister has failed to mention climate change when responding to the 'apocalyptic' blazes in the West Midlands which led to… The National (Scotland) · Aug 14
West Midlands crews make progress tackling wildfires after ‘extensive’ devastation Prime Minister Andy Burnham paid tribute to the firefighters on the ground battling the wildfires. Evening Standard · Aug 14
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Four taken to hospital and homes damaged in West Midlands fires Grassfire covering about 16 hectares near golf course in Stourbridge was one of several large blazes in region
Evening Standard · Aug 13 ‘Apocalyptic scenes’ as huge fires begin tearing through homes in West Midlands About 60 firefighters attended the scene near Stourbridge golf course.
Evening Standard · Aug 11 Extreme heat warning for London as temperatures tipped to hit 38C The Met Office has issued the heat warning for London and parts of the South East, East Midlands, East of England, West Midlands and South Yorkshire from 9am to midnight on Thursday
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Who killed Suzy Lamplugh? The five unsolved mysteries in ‘haunting’ cold case Cold case detectives remain ‘haunted’ by the unsolved disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, who vanished 40 years ago in July 1986 after leaving her Fulham office for an appointment. Here we look at five of the biggest mysteries around her disappearance.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26 Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags Campaigners call for injunction against Raise the Colours, which is accused of spreading anti-immigration rhetoric
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Boy, 16, suffers life-threatening injuries after shooting near mosque West Midlands Police do not believe the shooting was linked to the place of worship
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 Two children die from measles as England data shows 100 new infections London, the east of England and the West Midlands have highest number of cases, as UKHSA urges families to get children vaccinated
The Independent UK · May 17 The UK property hotspots where the average first-time buyer is just 27 These are the places where members of Gen Z are getting on the property ladder
Evening Standard · May 2 Teenager charged over Peter Kay ‘bomb hoax’ after show evacuated Omar Majed, 19, was arrested after reports of a ‘suspicious bag’ saw Kay taken off stage mid-performance
The Independent UK · May 2 Teenager charged after ‘bomb hoax’ halts Peter Kay performance Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham, was remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in the West Midlands city on May 4, police said.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25 Woman arrested after two children die in Wolverhampton house fire Officers continue with inquiries after West Midlands police confirm deaths of boys aged one and three