Four factories burn and homes are evacuated as 70 firefighters tackle the flames in Great Bridge.
Month: July 2025
Hunt for mum and daughter missing over a week
Police say concern is growing for Hannah Sheehan, 45, and Lydia,14, who were last seen on 18 July.
Terror probe as man arrested over disturbance on flight
Footage has been circulating online showing a man shouting “death to America, death to Trump” on the flight from Luton to Glasgow.
Rival groups stage protests at migrant hotel
About 400 anti-migrant protesters and 2,000 counter-protesters stage rival demonstrations in Epping.
Drake cancels Manchester gig due to ‘travel issues’
The Canadian rapper reschedules Monday’s performance for 5 August with a day’s notice.
‘We’re not underdogs’ – England seek redemption against Spain
England are hoping for redemption in Sunday’s Euro 2025 final as they take on Spain in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
Teen suffers ‘life-changing’ injuries at steam fair
An 18-year-old woman was taken to hospital after the incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show.
Hundreds of protesters gather at asylum hotel
A BBC reporter at the scene says the demonstration was largely peaceful, but noisy.
Starmer to raise Gaza situation in Trump meeting
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are expected to meet in Scotland for talks on Monday.
Remembering the ‘most overlooked’ rock guitar great
How “cruel twists of fate” hampered the career of Wolverhampton guitarist Robin George.
