‘He ran full pelt across the road – he nearly made it’ – Tragedy of Birmingham dad killed by police car Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham police collision inquest tragedy emergency accident fatality 911 response A Birmingham father of two, Roger Bagnall, tragically lost his life after colliding with a police vehicle while crossing the road at speed, an inquest has heard. The 40-year-old, described as “full of life,” was … Read More
Electric Peugeot Catches Fire on Driveway as Man Escapes Danger Saturday, January 17, 2026 fire electric peugeot lithium-ion battery whaleybridge emergency ev safety derbyshire In the early hours of 23 November 2025, a dramatic fire broke out on a driveway in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, when an electric Peugeot suddenly burst into flames. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., with local residents … Read More
Murder Arrest Made After Woman Found Dead in Evesham Property Thursday, January 15, 2026 murder arrest evesham investigation police worcestershire brickkilnstreet homicide custody emergency A 69-year-old woman was tragically found dead at a property on Brick Kiln Street in Evesham, Worcestershire, prompting a murder investigation. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 8:40 pm on Wednesday, … Read More
A5 Closure LIVE: Main Staffordshire Road Shut for Hours Due to Emergency Resurfacing Monday, January 12, 2026 a5 staffordshire roadclosure resurfacing emergency infrastructure traffic transport repair delays The A5 in Staffordshire is currently closed northbound due to an emergency resurfacing operation. Authorities have warned that the closure will last for several hours to properly address infrastructure defects that pose …
Massive Blaze Engulfs Tyseley Carpet Factory as 80 Firefighters Respond Thursday, January 8, 2026 fire birmingham tyseley carpetfactory westmidlands emergency industrial blaze firefighters response A devastating fire erupted on Wednesday evening at a carpet factory in Tyseley, Birmingham, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) was first called to the blaze shortly after 7pm on … Read More
When Storm Goretti Will Hit Birmingham: Five Essential Preparations for Families Wednesday, January 7, 2026 stormgoretti birmingham metoffice snowfall safety travel emergency winter preparedness weather The Met Office has issued an amber snow warning for Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, with Storm Goretti expected to arrive on Thursday evening, January 8. Families are being advised to take five important steps to … Read More