Tea is one of the world’s most widely consumed drinks, second only to water, with China being the world’s largest tea-producing country, accounting for more than 43% of global tea production. The quality and quantity of tea production is highly sensitive to variations in local weather patterns, and climate change is posing significant challenges to […]
The study – led by a team of scientists from the Met Office and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) -compares wildfire models with and without the effects of climate change. It shows that in many regions the frequency and intensity of wildfires is increasing, especially in sensitive ecosystems such as the African savannas, and parts of […]
Amber and Yellow National Severe Weather Warnings for wind and rain are currently in place for large swathes of the country both for today and for Monday. The deep area of low pressure, named Storm Ashley by Met Éireann, is tracking north-eastwards across the country. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: “We could see disruption today […]
To mark Recycle Week (14th-20th October), Aldi is calling on children across the country to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to submit their designs for the chance to win a £250 Aldi voucher for their family. The entries will be judged by a panel of Aldi’s […]
Joshua Whittall, 32, is set to stand trial at Walsall Magistrates Court on 23 June next year, in connection with a spate of vehicle-related offences in the Dudley area. Whittall was arrested on 17 October and charged with five counts of theft from motor vehicles and five counts of vehicle interference. He appeared before Wolverhampton […]
A fatal collision in Dudley is under investigation following the tragic death of a passenger early this morning. Emergency services were called to Dixons Green Road shortly after 2am, where a car had collided with a tree. The driver of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and was arrested before being transported to hospital. Tragically, the […]
Millions of shoppers will soon benefit from enhanced protections as new rules for Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products are set to be introduced. The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to bring BNPL companies under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and ensure the Consumer Credit Act safeguards users. The new regulations aim […]
Two men have been jailed for their involvement in a drugs lines in Dudley. Rahim Choudhary, 42, and Rafhan Mohammed, 40, were jailed on 11 October, for conspiring to supply Class A drugs including cocaine and heroin. The men ran two separate drugs lines, known as the ‘8867 line’, and the ‘0636 line’ between 2017 […]
Although a scattering of showers may develop in the west this afternoon, many will enjoy a pleasant day on Thursday with light winds and sunshine. Bright and mild for many this afternoon but a few showers are possible in western areas, these locally heavy in the north 🌤️ Feeling pleasant in the sunny spells with […]
A woman has been hospitalised after a collision in Dudley last night (9 October) involving a suspected stolen car. The incident occurred at around 11.15pm on Withymoor Road, when a Mercedes, believed to have been stolen, failed to stop for officers during a police attempt to halt the vehicle. The Mercedes then collided with a […]
