Posh Sutton Coldfield Sees Rising Unemployment Amid West Midlands Job Market Improvements Saturday, November 22, 2025 suttoncoldfield unemployment westmidlands jobmarket economy perrybarr employment jobcentres youthemployment investment Unemployment trends across the West Midlands show a promising decline in many areas during the second half of this year, reflecting a broader national decrease. However, Sutton Coldfield, known for its affluent reputation, … Read More
One Chance to Get It Right: Investigating the West Midlands Transport Challenge Friday, November 21, 2025 westmidlands publictransport busservices transportresearch greenbelt section106 buspatronage urbanplanning sustainability housingdevelopment sport Concerns over low bus usage in the West Midlands have prompted calls for a thorough investigation into why residents prefer driving despite accessible public transport options. Solihull councillor Andrew Burrow, chair of the … Read More
Midlands Town Among Worst for Driving Theory Test Pass Rates and Why Friday, November 21, 2025 dudley driving theorytest westmidlands passrates scotland testcentres candidates preparation uk A town in the Midlands has been identified as one of the worst places in the UK for passing driving theory tests. Dudley’s test centre ranked fourth lowest nationwide, with a pass rate of just 38.2% for 2024/25, according to … Read More
Sexual Predator Sentenced for Years of Abuse Against Woman and Young Girl Thursday, November 20, 2025 sexualabuse rape childabuse justice sentencing westmidlands survivor predator bravery law James Fletcher, a 77-year-old man from Rowley Regis, has been sentenced to five years in prison, plus an additional three years on licence, for a series of heinous sexual offenses spanning several years. Fletcher admitted to … Read More
The West Midlands' Most Affordable Town for 2025 Surpasses Birmingham and Black Country Thursday, November 20, 2025 affordability housing westmidlands newcastle-under-lyme property zoopla ukhousing realestate homebuying prices A surprising contender has emerged as the most affordable town in the West Midlands for 2025, outshining housing markets in Birmingham and the Black Country. Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out, with average property prices … Read More
Police Officer Describes Horror After Tasing Suspected Knifeman Who Fell to His Death in Handsworth HMO Thursday, November 20, 2025 taser police inquest handsworth westmidlands incident knifeman fall trauma investigation A West Midlands police officer has shared the devastating experience of Tasing a suspected knifeman who tragically fell from a third-floor window and later died in hospital. Pc Ryan Trowsdale testified at the inquest into the … Read More