Sharp Decline in House Prices Hits Exclusive Midlands Areas Saturday, February 21, 2026 houseprices westmidlands olton knowle edgbaston wolverhampton propertyvalues realestate solihull markettrends Homeowners in some of the West Midlands’ most affluent areas have experienced alarming declines in property values over the past year. While most of the region saw house prices rise, several high-end postcodes bucked the … Read More
£50 Million Fund to Accelerate Growth of West Midlands Electric Vehicle Industry Saturday, February 21, 2026 electricvehicles westmidlands automotive funding evindustry investment jobs innovation supplychain government A substantial £50 million fund has been launched to support automotive businesses in the West Midlands as they compete in the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market. The West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation … Read More
Police Drones Deployed at Villa Park and Molineux in UK First to Enhance Crowd Safety Friday, February 20, 2026 drones policing public safety football premierleague surveillance westmidlands security technology emergency sport In a pioneering move for UK law enforcement, West Midlands Police have partnered with the Premier League, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the National Police Chiefs Council to permanently install drones at Villa … Read More
New Birmingham Depot to Boost West Midlands Bus Network Overhaul Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham bus depot franchising wmca westmidlands publictransport investment competition infrastructure sport A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located … Read More
'How much is an uzi?' – Birmingham Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Attempted Firearms Sales Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham firearms crime police investigation firearmssales sentencing westmidlands prohibitedweapons court A 24-year-old Birmingham man, Delayni Woodcock, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being caught attempting to sell illegal firearms. West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit launched an investigation after … Read More
Teenagers to Scrutinize West Midlands Police Stop and Search Practices Wednesday, February 18, 2026 stopandsearch useofforce youthpanel policeaccountability westmidlands simonfoster policing youthengagement policeoversight community Teenagers aged 14 to 24 will soon play a crucial role in monitoring how West Midlands Police use stop and search and use of force powers to ensure fairness and accountability. This innovative initiative, spearheaded by West … Read More