Pair Hospitalized After Crash Outside Marks & Spencer in Longbridge Tuesday, December 16, 2025 longbridge collision marksandspencer emergency hospital pedestrian westmidlands accident paramedics police A man and a woman were rushed to hospital following a two-vehicle collision outside the Marks & Spencer store on Longbridge High Street in Birmingham. The incident occurred at 2:36 pm on Tuesday, December 16. Emergency … Read More
New Qualifications Aim to Bridge Huge Future Skills Gap in MedTech Sector Monday, December 15, 2025 medtech skills qualifications workforce westmidlands training technology healthcare innovation education To tackle a projected shortfall of 145,000 skilled workers in the medical technology sector, innovative qualifications have been introduced in the West Midlands. These Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to … Read More
Large Fire Erupts at Factory in Walsall; Public Advised to Avoid Area Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall bloxwich fire factory emergency westmidlands fireservice blaze incident safety A major fire has erupted tonight in Bloxwich, Walsall, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. Ten fire crews are currently tackling the blaze at a factory located on Newfield Close. Local residents reported … Read More
Residents Feel Divided as Greets Green's House Prices Split Dramatically Saturday, December 13, 2025 greetsgreen housing propertyprices westmidlands community inequality crime realestate sandwell localnews A solitary England flag ripples gently from a lamppost above a quiet car park scattered with discarded nitrous oxide canisters. The calm backstreets of Greets Green on a crisp autumn afternoon reveal little sign of life … Read More
What Drivers Need to Know as 40mph Speed Limits Disappear in Birmingham Saturday, December 13, 2025 speedlimits road safety westmidlands birmingham traffic collisions transport regulations driving infrastructure The West Midlands is set to phase out all remaining 40mph speed limits on A and B roads, lowering them to 30mph as part of an ambitious regional road safety strategy. This change is a key element in the effort to reduce both … Read More
Police Stop Stolen Vehicle Following Reports of Erratic Driving Thursday, December 11, 2025 police arrest stolen vehicle burglary streetly westmidlands tools investigation greatbarr Police officers in Streetly stopped a vehicle reported to be driving erratically, only to discover that it had been stolen. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 11. During the stop, officers … Read More