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UK: Major Factory Fire Sends Thick Smoke Across Wolverhampton

A major factory fire broke out on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, sending a large plume of smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from West Midlands and Staffordshire deployed more than 20 fire engines and specialist vehicles as residents were advised to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed.

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UK: Storm Goretti Triggers Snow Warnings, Wreaking Havoc Across Country 2

The Met Office issued weather warnings for heavy snow as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, warning of potential injuries and a danger to life. The severe weather caused major travel disruptions, thousands of power outages, and the closure of many schools.

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UK: Storm Goretti Triggers Snow Warnings, Wreaking Havoc Across Country

The Met Office issued weather warnings for heavy snow as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, warning of potential injuries and a danger to life. The severe weather caused major travel disruptions, thousands of power outages, and the closure of many schools.

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US: Damaging Storms Sweep Through Midlands, South Carolina

A strong line of storms moved through the Midlands, South Carolina on Friday, May 30, causing structure damage.

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Zimbabwe Independence Anniversary

Zimbabwean soldiers show their skills during a military display marking the Independence Day in Gokwe, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, on April 18, 2025. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday led the nation in marking the country's 45th independence anniversary in the central province of Midlands, expressing his gratitude for the liberation and post-independence efforts to develop and modernize Zimbabwe. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zimbabwe Independence Anniversary

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is seen in a military vehicle during a military display marking the Independence Day in Gokwe, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, on April 18, 2025. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday led the nation in marking the country's 45th independence anniversary in the central province of Midlands, expressing his gratitude for the liberation and post-independence efforts to develop and modernize Zimbabwe. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zimbabwe Independence Anniversary

Zimbabwean soldiers march during a military display marking the Independence Day in Gokwe, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, on April 18, 2025. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday led the nation in marking the country's 45th independence anniversary in the central province of Midlands, expressing his gratitude for the liberation and post-independence efforts to develop and modernize Zimbabwe. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zimbabwe Independence Anniversary

Zimbabwean soldiers participate in a military display marking the Independence Day in Gokwe, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, on April 18, 2025. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday led the nation in marking the country's 45th independence anniversary in the central province of Midlands, expressing his gratitude for the liberation and post-independence efforts to develop and modernize Zimbabwe. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: National Express Bus Catches Fire, Blocking Road In Bilston

A major road in Bilston, West Midlands, was blocked on Thursday, February 27, after a National Express bus caught fire in the street.

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UK: Major Incident Declared Amid Severe Flooding In East Midlands

Torrential rain and thawing snow caused widespread flooding in the East Midlands on Monday, January 6, prompting a major incident to be declared in parts of the region.

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UK: Arctic Blast Brings Snow To Much Of Country, Prompting Warnings For Snow And Ice

On November 19, many parts of the UK was blanketed by the first snowfall of the season as the Arctic blast swept across the country. Yellow weather warnings for ice were issued for London and South East England, South West England, the West Midlands, Wales, the East of England, the East Midlands, Northern Ireland, and large parts of Scotland, with the warnings remaining in effect until Wednesday morning.

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UK: Snow Blankets Much Of Country, Drivers Warned Of Disruptions

A blanket of snow fell across the UK on Monday, November 18, prompting warnings for snow and ice in parts of northern England, northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Midlands, and north-east Wales until Tuesday morning. Drivers and commuters were warned of potential disruption.

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UK: Dazzling Aurora Borealis Lights Up Night Skies 3

The aurora borealis was observed across the UK as a severe geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Thursday, October 10. This time-lapse video was recorded from around 9:00 p.m. in Nottingham.

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Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: MANHIZE, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the production plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINSTON CHITANDO, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and Mining Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILFRED MOTSI, Project director 4. various of pig iron products STORYLINE: The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO), a subsidiary of the private company Tsingshan Holding Group in east China's Zhejiang Province, has started production of pig iron in Manhize, a town in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in the revival of the country's iron and steel industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINSTON CHITANDO, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and Mining Development "This really is a very joyous occasion to see the first stage of production of iron from Manhize. Zimbabwe and China have got long-standing political relationships, and here we now have economic relat

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ZIMBABWE-MIDLANDS-CHINESE PLANT-PIG IRON-PRODUCTION

(240622) -- MIDLANDS, June 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A worker is busy at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Manhize, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, June 20, 2024. The DISCO, a subsidiary of the private company Tsingshan Holding Group in east China's Zhejiang Province, has started production of pig iron in Manhize, a town in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in the revival of the country's iron and steel industry. TO GO WITH "Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-MIDLANDS-CHINESE PLANT-PIG IRON-PRODUCTION

(240622) -- MIDLANDS, June 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers are busy at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Manhize, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, June 20, 2024. The DISCO, a subsidiary of the private company Tsingshan Holding Group in east China's Zhejiang Province, has started production of pig iron in Manhize, a town in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in the revival of the country's iron and steel industry. TO GO WITH "Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-MIDLANDS-CHINESE PLANT-PIG IRON-PRODUCTION

(240622) -- MIDLANDS, June 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers are busy at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Manhize, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, June 20, 2024. The DISCO, a subsidiary of the private company Tsingshan Holding Group in east China's Zhejiang Province, has started production of pig iron in Manhize, a town in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in the revival of the country's iron and steel industry. TO GO WITH "Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-MIDLANDS-CHINESE PLANT-PIG IRON-PRODUCTION

(240622) -- MIDLANDS, June 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker is busy at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Manhize, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, June 20, 2024. The DISCO, a subsidiary of the private company Tsingshan Holding Group in east China's Zhejiang Province, has started production of pig iron in Manhize, a town in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in the revival of the country's iron and steel industry. TO GO WITH "Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-COVENTRY-CHINA-MIDLANDS COOPERATION FORUM

(240420) -- COVENTRY, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang (3rd L) addresses the China-Midlands Cooperation Forum in Coventry, Britain, April 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Roundup: China-Britain cooperation highlighted at business forum" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-COVENTRY-CHINA-MIDLANDS COOPERATION FORUM

(240420) -- COVENTRY, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China-Britain Business Council Chair Sherard Cowper-Coles (3rd R) speaks at the China-Midlands Cooperation Forum in Coventry, Britain, April 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Roundup: China-Britain cooperation highlighted at business forum" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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China, Zimbabwe cooperation enhances human resources development

STORY: China, Zimbabwe cooperation enhances human resources development SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of government officials and delegates 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERCY DINHA, Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare 3. various of government officials and delegates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERCY DINHA, Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare 5. various of government officials and delegates 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 7. various of government officials and delegates 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KUDAKWASHE MACHAKO, Zimbabwe's Director of Provincial Coordination for Midlands Province in the Office of the President and Cabinet 9. various of government officials and delegates STORYLINE: Zimbabwean officials on Monday said cooperation between China and Zimbabwe in skills capacity has enhanced human resources developm

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(230802) -- LONDON, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People brave the rain on Westminster Bridge in London, Britain, on Aug. 2, 2023. A yellow alert for storms stretching from London to Manchester and covering much of the Midlands and Wales was issued by the Met Office on Wednesday. (Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(230802) -- LONDON, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People brave the rain on Westminster Bridge in London, Britain, on Aug. 2, 2023. A yellow alert for storms stretching from London to Manchester and covering much of the Midlands and Wales was issued by the Met Office on Wednesday. (Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(230802) -- LONDON, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People brave the rain near Big Ben in London, Britain, on Aug. 2, 2023. A yellow alert for storms stretching from London to Manchester and covering much of the Midlands and Wales was issued by the Met Office on Wednesday. (Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(230802) -- LONDON, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A couple shelters from the rain on Westminster Bridge in London, Britain, on Aug. 2, 2023. A yellow alert for storms stretching from London to Manchester and covering much of the Midlands and Wales was issued by the Met Office on Wednesday. (Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIN

(230802) -- LONDON, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People brave the rain on Westminster Bridge in London, Britain, on Aug. 2, 2023. A yellow alert for storms stretching from London to Manchester and covering much of the Midlands and Wales was issued by the Met Office on Wednesday. (Xinhua)

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Confucius Institute at University of Zimbabwe celebrates 15th anniversary

STORY: Confucius Institute at University of Zimbabwe celebrates 15th anniversary DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:38 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese officials, school students, signing ceremony and presentation of awards 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUANG MINGHAI, Economic and commercial counselor at Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe 3. various of university officials, students and university Vice Chancellor and Chinese medical staff 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUANG MINGHAI, Economic and commercial counselor at Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe 5. various of Chinese officials and students' parents 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL MAPFUMO, Vice Chancellor, University of Zimbabwe 7. various of Chinese officials 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PAUL MAPFUMO, Vice Chancellor, University of Zimbabwe 9. various of parents, the Chinese community, students, and a student receiving her award 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ATIPAISHE MAKWANGUDZE, Student, Midlands Christian College 11. various of students

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Princess Mako leaves for Britain to study at graduate school

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Mako, a granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, is seen at Tokyo's Haneda airport before her departure for London on Sept. 17, 2014, to pursue a master's degree in museum studies at the University of Leicester in the East Midlands of England. The princess is the 22-year-old eldest daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko. (Pool photo)

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Princess Mako leaves for Britain to study at graduate school

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Mako, a granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, is seen at Tokyo's Haneda airport before her departure for London on Sept. 17, 2014, to pursue a master's degree in museum studies at the University of Leicester in the East Midlands of England. The princess is the 22-year-old eldest daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko. (Pool photo)

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Heatwave sweeps across Europe

STORY: Heatwave sweeps across Europe DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: London\Paris\Madrid\Amsterdam CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view of Europe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of climate change science, University of East Anglia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CAYETANO TORRES, Coordinator of Information, Spain's State Meteorological Agency STORYLINE: A significant heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with several countries suffering the threats of disasters and health risks caused by extremely high temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday that Europe's heatwave could persist into the middle of next week, whereas the negative impacts of climate change are bound to continue at least until 2060s. The UK baked in its hottest day ever on Tuesday as the village of Coningsby in the East Midlands of England saw air temperature reach 40.3 degrees Celsius, a fresh record for the country according to the national weather ser

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Boy In A Basket Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Finn Atkins, Kelly Tresher, Kathy Burke & Ricky Tomlinson Characters: Marlene,,Carol & Charlie Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (IND 2001) Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Shirley Henderson & Finn Atkins Characters: Shirley & Marlene Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Rhys Ifans Characters: Dek Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (IND 2001) Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Ricky Tomlinson Characters: Charlie Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (IND 2001) Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Robert Carlyle & Shirley Henderson Characters: Jimmy & Shirley Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Andrew Shim, Kelly Tresher, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson & Finn Atkins Characters: Donut,,Dek,Shirley & Marlene Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Shane Meadows Characters: Bingo Caller Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Rhys Ifans & Shirley Henderson Characters: Dek & Shirley Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Kathy Burke & Ricky Tomlinson Characters: Carol & Charlie Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Robert Carlyle Characters: Jimmy Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (IND 2001) Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Robert Carlyle Characters: Jimmy Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Robert Carlyle Characters: Jimmy Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (IND 2001) Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Robert Carlyle Characters: Jimmy Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Shane Meadows Characters: Bingo Caller Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (IND 2001) Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Kathy Burke & Shirley Henderson Characters: Carol & Shirley Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Finn Atkins, Kelly Tresher, Kathy Burke & Ricky Tomlinson Characters: Marlene,,Carol & Charlie Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Once Upon A Time In Midlands (2002)

Robert Carlyle Characters: Jimmy Film: Once Upon A Time In The Midlands (TV-FILM) Usa 2005, / Dokumentation, Documentary Director: Shane Meadows 20 May 2002 Date: 20 May 2002

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Birmingham, Aston Hall 1896

Birmingham, Aston Hall 1896 Date: 1896

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Birmingham, the Art Gallery and Museum 1896

Birmingham, the Art Gallery and Museum 1896 Date: 1896