A grandmother’s life was saved thanks to the quick actions of an off-duty hospital worker who came to her aid after she collapsed in the street. Naima Shaharyar, a wellbeing hub co-ordinator at Heartlands Hospital, was …
Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Prime Minister and Labour Party MP for Makerfield, has called his first COBRA (Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms) emergency meeting. This urgent session is scheduled for Wednesday in response to …
Firefighters in the West Midlands have been working throughout the evening to tackle multiple fires breaking out across Birmingham and the Black Country. Dozens of fire crews were deployed to address a number of separate …
Two firefighters from the West Midlands were taken to hospital after attending a large outdoor fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately. The incident occurred shortly before 1.50pm on 9 August at Millfields …
An 85-year-old man tragically died after choking on a piece of meat while dining with his son at a Wolverhampton carvery, an inquest has revealed. Keith Foster, a widower from Bushbury, was eating at The Newbridge on …
The M54 motorway in Shropshire has been shut to traffic due to an ongoing police-led incident. West Midlands Police are currently managing the response at the scene, and motorists are advised to expect delays and seek …
A tragic shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bangkok’s Bang Kruai district has resulted in six fatalities, including a teacher, with the suspected student gunman also reported dead. The incident occurred on Friday, …
A fire that began in a van on John Street in Willenhall has spread to surrounding buildings, including what is believed to be a former pie factory. Shortly after 7pm on Tuesday 4 August, West Midlands Fire Service received …