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.

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.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Major Winter Storm Unfolds

Meteorologists have warned of wintry conditions sweeping across the UK on Friday, January 2. The Met Office is pointing to cold Arctic air now covering much of the country. Currently amber warnings for snow issued in Scotland, while a yellow snow and ice warning in North Staffordshire will run until noon. Existing warnings for snow and ice, which remain in effect across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, will last from today until Sunday, January 4.

Storm Darragh Wreaks Havoc In Ireland And UK 6

Storm Darragh swept across Ireland and the UK, causing widespread damage and power outages. Two men were reportedly killed by fallen trees in Longton, Staffordshire, and Erdington, Birmingham, England.

Storm Darragh Wreaks Havoc In Ireland And UK 5

Storm Darragh swept across Ireland and the UK, causing widespread damage and power outages. Two men were reportedly killed by fallen trees in Longton, Staffordshire, and Erdington, Birmingham, England.

Storm Darragh Wreaks Havoc In Ireland And UK 4

Storm Darragh swept across Ireland and the UK, causing widespread damage and power outages. Two men were reportedly killed by fallen trees in Longton, Staffordshire, and Erdington, Birmingham, England.

Storm Darragh Wreaks Havoc In Ireland And UK

Storm Darragh swept across Ireland and the UK, causing widespread damage and power outages. Two men were reportedly killed by fallen trees in Longton, Staffordshire, and Erdington, Birmingham, England.

Storm Darragh Wreaks Havoc In Ireland And UK 2

Storm Darragh swept across Ireland and the UK, causing widespread damage and power outages. Two men were reportedly killed by fallen trees in Longton, Staffordshire, and Erdington, Birmingham, England.

Storm Darragh Wreaks Havoc In Ireland And UK 3

Storm Darragh swept across Ireland and the UK, causing widespread damage and power outages. Two men were reportedly killed by fallen trees in Longton, Staffordshire, and Erdington, Birmingham, England.

UK: Massive Fire Erupts In Cannock, Staffordshire Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke 3

A massive fire broke out near A460 Orbital Island in Cannock, Staffordshire on Thursday morning, May 9. Smoke could be seen for miles. Residents were advised to stay inside, and businesses were ordered to evacuated by the fire service.

UK: Massive Fire Erupts In Cannock, Staffordshire Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke 2

A massive fire broke out near A460 Orbital Island in Cannock, Staffordshire on Thursday morning, May 9. Smoke could be seen for miles. Residents were advised to stay inside, and businesses were ordered to evacuated by the fire service. This aerial footage shows the area reached by the plume of smoke.

UK: Massive Fire Erupts In Cannock, Staffordshire Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke

A massive fire broke out near A460 Orbital Island in Cannock, Staffordshire on Thursday morning, May 9. Smoke could be seen for miles. Residents were advised to stay inside, and businesses were ordered to evacuated by the fire service.

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

(220901) -- STAFFORDSHIRE, Sept. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows a drought-affected farm field in Staffordshire, Britain. During the summer, infrastructure in Britain was put under mounting pressure amid the heat, with agriculture disrupted by a lack of water. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

(220901) -- STAFFORDSHIRE, Sept. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows a drought-affected farm field in Staffordshire, Britain. During the summer, infrastructure in Britain was put under mounting pressure amid the heat, with agriculture disrupted by a lack of water. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

(220901) -- STAFFORDSHIRE, Sept. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows a drought-affected farm field in Staffordshire, Britain. During the summer, infrastructure in Britain was put under mounting pressure amid the heat, with agriculture disrupted by a lack of water. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

(220901) -- STAFFORDSHIRE, Sept. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows a drought-affected farm field in Staffordshire, Britain. During the summer, infrastructure in Britain was put under mounting pressure amid the heat, with agriculture disrupted by a lack of water. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

(220901) -- STAFFORDSHIRE, Sept. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows a drought-affected farm field in Staffordshire, Britain. During the summer, infrastructure in Britain was put under mounting pressure amid the heat, with agriculture disrupted by a lack of water. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

BRITAIN-STAFFORDSHIRE-FARM FIELDS-DROUGHT

(220901) -- STAFFORDSHIRE, Sept. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows a drought-affected farm field in Staffordshire, Britain. During the summer, infrastructure in Britain was put under mounting pressure amid the heat, with agriculture disrupted by a lack of water. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

Lichfield, the Cathedral, the West Front 1887

Lichfield, the Cathedral, the West Front 1887

Lichfield, the Cathedral, the West Front 1887 Date: 1887

Lichfield, the Cathedral, the Nave c1880

Lichfield, the Cathedral, the Nave c1880

Lichfield, the Cathedral, the Nave c1880 Date: 1880