Future of Solihull’s Aging Barston Bridge Uncertain as Council Seeks Community Input Thursday, January 8, 2026 solihull barston bridge infrastructure safety consultation council transport flooding maintenance Solihull Council has opened a public consultation regarding the future of Barston Bridge, a vital crossing used by over a thousand vehicles daily. Built in 1859, this historic bridge carries Barston Lane over the River … 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
Massive Birmingham Blaze Engulfs Area Overnight, 75 Firefighters Respond Wednesday, January 7, 2026 birmingham fire blaze emergency firefighters evacuation safety night emergencyresponse disruption A massive fire raged through an area of Birmingham throughout the night, prompting an emergency response from 75 firefighters and ten fire crews. Authorities instructed workers in the vicinity to leave their workplaces and … Read More
Volunteers Collect Over 1,000 Laughing Gas Canisters in Birmingham’s Moseley Wednesday, January 7, 2026 nitrousoxide litter moseley birmingham anti-social druguse community publichealth policing safety The issue of discarded nitrous oxide—or ‘laughing gas’—canisters has surged in Moseley, a suburb of Birmingham, with the number of discarded canisters more than doubling in 2025 compared to the previous year. Councillor Izzy … Read More
Police Warn Public About Surge in Fake Cash Fraud in Staffordshire Tuesday, January 6, 2026 staffordshire police fraud counterfeit cash currency crime alert warning safety Staffordshire Police have issued a warning following the discovery of a significant number of counterfeit banknotes in circulation. Officers urge businesses and the public to remain vigilant and carefully check cash payments … Read More
West Midlands Fire Service Issues Ice Warning with Striking Birmingham Images Tuesday, January 6, 2026 fire warning ice birmingham suttonpark frost danger safety westmidlands emergency West Midlands Fire Service has issued a serious warning about the dangers of frozen bodies of water after releasing striking images taken at Blackroot Pool in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. The photos vividly capture the icy … Read More