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
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
'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