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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Dozens of firefighters sent to tackle West Midlands factory blaze
Firefighters are dealing with a blaze at a factory in the West than 50 firefighters have been at the unit on Great Bridge Street, between Tipton and West Bromwich after the fire service was called at about 10:42 units have been sent to the site, said West Midlands Fire Service. The fire has sent a thick plume of smoke into the air with members of the public being warned to stay away from the area. One social media user posted on X that it could be seen from as far away as Bilston, more than 15 miles away. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Your photos from the West Midlands: Cows, castle and a busy bee
We love to feature your photographs showing the beauty of the West Midlands and here are some of the best from the past your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at midlandstoday@ inspiration, view some top tips from three of England's Big Picture photographers. When emailing pictures, please make sure you include the following information:The full name of the person who took the pictures (as this person owns the copyright)Confirmation that the copyright holder gives permission for the BBC to use their pictures across all its outputsThe location, date and time the pictures were takenYour telephone number so we can get back to you if we have any further other details about the pictures that may be useful for us to knowPlease note that while we welcome all your pictures, we are more likely to use those which have been taken in the past week. Follow for more pictures on Instagram from BBC Birmingham, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, BBC Hereford & Worcester, BBC Shropshire, BBC Stoke & Staffordshire and BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Dudley man chases thief twice to recover stolen items
A man who chased down a mugger who robbed a pensioner, recovering her belongings, "didn't think" about his own Westwood returned the woman's phone and went back a second time to reclaim more than £300 the thief had also Midlands Police said a woman had her purse stolen on Castle Street, Dudley, by a man shortly after withdrawing money from a cash point. Mr Westwood said: I've never seen anybody get mugged or anything, so I just heard the commotion and ran." Mr Westwood, who had just pulled up to pick up his wife, explained how he ended up in the situation."I'd stepped out the car and I just heard a bit of a commotion, somebody shouting 'he's got my bag'."Well I thought somebody had nicked her shopping, so I chased him and just caught him around the corner and he had... a mobile phone. "So I returned it to the lady and then she says 'he's got my money'." Then, Mr Westwood "had to chase him again"."I shouted at him a little bit for stealing the money and that and then he kind of chucked it all up in the air, so it went everywhere, so he could run off. "I quickly gathered the money up [and] got it back to the lady."Police said a witness chased the man and managed to retrieve the woman's purse, but some money was force stated it was investigating, following the incident between 17:45 and 18:10 BST on 16 July, and anyone with information should get in touch. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Police probe continues into man's Rednal crash death
The family of a man whose death is being probed by police have said he was "loved by everyone". Lee Baker was struck by a car on Ormscliffe Road in Rednal, Birmingham, just before 17:10 BST on Monday. The 28-year-old suffered serious injuries and died later in hospital.A statement released by his family said: "Lee was a loving son, father, brother and nephew. He was everything to us and will be sadly missed." Two men, both aged 28, were arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of murder. A West Midlands Police spokesperson said the force had been given additional time to question them.A third man, aged 29, has also been arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of murder. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
20-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Your photos from across West Midlands: Cows and close-ups
We love to feature your photographs showing the beauty of the West Midlands and here are some of the best from the past your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at midlandstoday@ inspiration, view some top tips from three of England's Big Picture photographers. When emailing pictures, please make sure you include the following information:The full name of the person who took the pictures (as this person owns the copyright)Confirmation that the copyright holder gives permission for the BBC to use their pictures across all its outputsThe location, date and time the pictures were takenYour telephone number so we can get back to you if we have any further other details about the pictures that may be useful for us to knowPlease note that while we welcome all your pictures, we are more likely to use those which have been taken in the past week. Follow for more pictures on Instagram from BBC Birmingham, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, BBC Hereford & Worcester, BBC Shropshire, BBC Stoke & Staffordshire and BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country
