Thursday, January 8, 2026 bathroom cleaning spray flash supermarket tesco sparkle limescale scrubbing scent

With Christmas behind us, spring cleaning season has officially arrived. Fed up with endless scrubbing in the bathroom, I set out to test seven different bathroom sprays from major supermarkets to see if any could match … Read More

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Naomi Rees-Issitt, a mother from the Midlands, has been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List for her remarkable lifesaving efforts inspired by the tragic death of her son. In 2022, Naomi’s 18-year-old son, Jamie … Read More

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National Highways has issued an amber severe weather warning for significant snowfall across the West Midlands, effective from 6pm on Thursday, January 8, until 9am on Friday, January 9. Motorists are urged to prepare for … Read More

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

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Unai Emery’s frustration boiled over after Aston Villa’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, as he vehemently protested a crucial missed penalty opportunity late in the match. The Villa boss was … Read More

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 prisoner escape manhunt attemptedmurder hmpthorncross kierancameron cheshirepolice crime gangviolence publicappeal

A police manhunt is ongoing after Kieran Cameron, 43, escaped from HMP Thorn Cross on the evening of January 6. Cameron is serving a 23-year sentence for a brutal attempted murder committed in Dorset in 2016. During the … Read More