Watch: Houses engulfed in flames across Stourbridge
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes there.

UK sees hottest day of the year as 38.1C recorded in Kew Gardens
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

An amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.

Five key takeaways from results day 2026
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.

Son of 102-year-old says father died after being 'pushed off stage'
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.

The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision