West Midlands Bus Station Workers and More Strike Over ‘Inadequate’ Pay Offer Friday, December 19, 2025 strike pay westmidlands unison transport workers labor authorities disruption industrialaction Staff at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are staging a strike today, Friday, December 19, demanding a fairer pay offer after rejecting a 3.2% wage increase proposed for 2025/26. The strike includes employees … Read More
Men Accused of Stealing Scores of Vehicles to Stand Trial Next Year Thursday, December 18, 2025 vehicle theft conspiracy trial westmercia hereford court defendants police bristol Five men are scheduled to stand trial next year, accused of being involved in the theft of 32 vehicles across the Midlands, Wales, and southern England. The offences reportedly occurred over an eight-month period, spanning … Read More
Snow Could Blanket Entire UK by End of Christmas Day, Say Some Forecasts Thursday, December 18, 2025 snow uk weather christmas forecast cold russia highpressure sleet temperature Snowfall may reach all parts of the UK by the end of Christmas Day as a cold weather system moves in from Russia. Forecaster Nick Finnis from Netweather has indicated that next week’s weather is expected to turn drier and … Read More
Ten Cars Stopped by West Midlands Police for Same Offense in One Day Thursday, December 18, 2025 police roadsafety birmingham tinting operationadvance enforcement stolenvehicles drinkdriving drugs seatbelts On Tuesday, December 16, West Midlands Police conducted a focused road safety initiative known as Operation Advance in Birmingham city centre, resulting in 22 vehicles being stopped for various offenses. Among these stops, … Read More
UK Faces Heavier Snowfall Than Forecast with Up to Six Inches Expected Thursday, December 18, 2025 snowfall ukweather snowstorm wxcharts gfsmodel winter scotland midlands forecast newyear2024 The UK is bracing for a more severe snowstorm than initially predicted, with fresh forecasts indicating up to six inches of snow could fall before December 31, coinciding with New Year’s Eve celebrations. According to the … Read More
UK Braces for Five Days of Heavy Snow Starting December 27 Thursday, December 18, 2025 uk snow winter weather snowfall cold wxcharts december frost temperature The UK is set to experience five days of heavy snow beginning December 27, as a cold spell reminiscent of the “Beast from the East” prepares to sweep across the nation. According to detailed weather maps and charts from WX … Read More