'Family Man' Dies After Fall Following Police Taser Deployment in Birmingham Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ayuubabdi police taser fall inquest handsworth westmidlands incident death investigation Ayuub Abdi, described by his family as a “kind-hearted family man” renowned for his “natural warmth,” tragically died after falling from the attic window of a Handsworth house on September 6, 2023. The … Read More
'Important moment' - West Midlands Transport Budget Deficit Largely Closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025 westmidlands transport budget finance wmca deficit levy metro localauthorities funding The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, … Read More
Murder Investigation Underway After Man Stabbed to Death in Coventry Tuesday, November 18, 2025 murder stabbing coventry police investigation arrest tilehill westmidlands aldrichavenue homicide A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Coventry. West Midlands Police were called to Aldrich Avenue in Tile Hill at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18. Upon arrival, … Read More
Midland Metro Approves Fare Increase to Secure Financial Sustainability Tuesday, November 18, 2025 midlandmetro fareincrease westmidlands tram transport wmca publictransport sustainability ticketprices concessions sport The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved a fare increase for the Midland Metro tram service, citing the need to maintain the network’s financial sustainability. Tram fares have remained comparatively low … Read More
Met Office Issues Snow and Ice Warnings as Siberian Cold Snap Hits UK Tuesday, November 18, 2025 siberia coldsnap metoffice snow ice frost westmidlands scotland weatherwarning arctic The United Kingdom is bracing for a burst of cold, wet, and icy weather this week as frigid air originating from Siberia crosses the Arctic Ocean and settles over the region. The Met Office has issued several yellow warnings … Read More
Midlands Areas Experience Sharp House Price Drops of Up to £109k Monday, November 17, 2025 houseprices westmidlands birmingham propertymarket pricefall realestate rottonpark sandwell walsall westbromwich House prices in several parts of the West Midlands have plunged by as much as £109,000 over a 12-month period, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The analysis compared median house prices … Read More