Birmingham City Council is under pressure from opposition councillors to reconsider its plan to sell prime land near the forthcoming HS2 Curzon Street Station. The Labour-led council, grappling with severe financial …
The regeneration plan for the HS2 Curzon Street station in Birmingham city centre is poised to make significant strides. The project aims to transform the area surrounding the new high-speed rail station into dynamic and …
Starting May 10, several Birmingham bus routes operated by National Express will undergo significant changes due to ongoing HS2 construction at Saltley Viaduct. The current viaduct is being replaced because it lacks the …
Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has expressed cautious optimism over the government’s recent announcement of a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, while strongly rejecting Reform UK’s proposal to scrap HS2 …
Jason Bonner, a 32-year-old father of two from Birmingham, found himself in serious trouble after a night of poor decisions following a delayed flight. The HS2 employee, who frequently travels to Ireland for work, began …
Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city …
Birmingham has emerged as one of Europe’s fastest growing and most talked-about cities, outpacing well-established capitals like Prague, Oslo, and Rotterdam. Despite facing recent challenges and negative headlines, the city’s …
HS2 engineers have reopened a 1.5-mile stretch of the Grand Union Canal following the successful installation of a 130-metre steel bridge. The complex operation, which began on Wednesday, March 4, was completed seven days …
New images have showcased a pivotal milestone in the HS2 project at Birmingham’s Curzon Street station. Although foundation work has reached a significant stage, there remains extensive progress before the station opens. This …
The Reform administration at Warwickshire County Council has called on HS2 to provide “monumental” benefits for communities enduring daily disruption from the massive construction project. Residents in Water Orton and …
Dudley Council’s chief executive has revealed that the HS2 rail project is intensifying recruitment challenges for key council officers. During a January 26 meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, members discussed a …
Plans to restore Birmingham’s historic Curzon Street Station have been formally approved, marking a significant step in preserving one of the world’s oldest surviving examples of monumental railway architecture. However, …
The government has announced plans for a new railway line linking Birmingham and Manchester, though no construction timeline has been provided. This development comes after the cancellation of the second leg of the …
HS2 has officially announced that its original goal of running trains between Birmingham and London by 2029 to 2033 is no longer feasible. Despite significant construction progress, including the emerging Birmingham Curzon …
Warwickshire County Council recently announced plans to reduce the annual intake at Water Orton Primary School from 45 pupils to 30 by 2027, reflecting a noticeable drop in student numbers. North Warwickshire and Bedworth …