UK Faces Up to 15cm of Snow Next Week Across Birmingham and West Midlands Friday, January 2, 2026 uk snowfall birmingham westmidlands weather metoffice forecast winter snowstorm january The UK is bracing for up to 15 centimetres of snow next week, with Birmingham and the West Midlands expected to be blanketed in snow. According to new maps and charts from WX Charts, which draw on Met Desk data, significant … Read More
90,000 Midlands Drivers Caught by Average Speed Cameras in 2025 as Worst Roads Revealed Friday, January 2, 2026 speeding cameras westmidlands birmingham roadsafety traffic fines motoring enforcement 2025 In 2025, average speed cameras across the West Midlands have caught nearly 90,000 drivers exceeding speed limits, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region. Data obtained from police by BirminghamLive reveals … Read More
Travel Chaos Expected as Met Office Issues Snow and Ice Warning Friday, January 2, 2026 snow ice travel disruption metoffice westmidlands health cold warnings uk Snow and icy conditions are forecast to sweep across the UK, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning for several regions, including the West Midlands. The warning remains in effect through Friday morning, … Read More
West Midlands Metro Fare Increases and Changes Coming in 2026 Thursday, January 1, 2026 midlandsmetro fares fareincrease publictransport westmidlands ticketprices contactlesspayment transportpolicy penaltyfare networkexpansion sport Travel on the West Midlands Metro will become more expensive in 2026, as Midland Metro Limited (MML) has received approval from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board to raise fares. Single ticket prices will … Read More
A Glimpse of Birmingham in 1956 Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham 1956 westmidlands history photography urban transformation architecture postwar heritage The year 1956 captures a very different Birmingham from the bustling, modern city we know today. These vintage photographs offer a fascinating window into the streets, architecture, and daily life of the West Midlands over … Read More
Police Seek Man After Stolen Bank Card Used in Birmingham Shops Tuesday, December 30, 2025 police burglary theft birmingham cctv investigation stolen crime bankcard westmidlands West Midlands Police are appealing for information to identify a man linked to the use of a stolen bank card in Birmingham. The card was reportedly used in multiple shops throughout July, sparking an investigation. To aid … Read More