Calls to Extend Business Growth West Midlands Investment Readiness Programme Amid Proven Success Monday, November 24, 2025 investment smes westmidlands businessgrowth funding entrepreneurship support startups innovation networking A successful business support initiative that has empowered 2,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the West Midlands is facing an uncertain future, with calls mounting to extend its funding beyond March 2026. … Read More
Overturned Vehicle Closes M6 in Both Directions as Police Respond Monday, November 24, 2025 m6 overturned vehicle motorway police westmidlands traffic delays emergency lanes An overturned vehicle has forced the closure of lanes in both directions on the M6 motorway. West Midlands Police are currently at the scene managing the incident. Motorists should expect significant delays in the surrounding …
100,000 Midlands Drivers Fined for Exceeding 30mph Speed Limit Saturday, November 22, 2025 speeding westmidlands fines roadsafety speedlimits traffic enforcement birmingham motorists speedcameras motoring Nearly 100,000 drivers in the West Midlands have received fines this year for speeding on residential roads with 30mph limits, highlighting the prevalence of speeding in the area. Data obtained by BirminghamLive under freedom … Read More
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
Midlands Areas Where House Prices Have Skyrocketed by £265,000 Saturday, November 22, 2025 houseprices birmingham westmidlands ons property pricegrowth fiveways solihull blackcountry markettrends House prices in parts of the West Midlands have soared by up to £265,000 in just one year, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). An analysis of medium house prices between March 2024 and … 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