A Midlands-based water company, South Staffordshire Water, has been repeatedly warned by industry regulators about risks to its water supply, according to documents revealed from Ofwat, the Environment Agency, and the …
The West Midlands is ramping up investment in construction skills training to meet its ambitious housebuilding targets. Mayor Richard Parker emphasized the critical role of workforce development in achieving regional housing …
Dudley Council’s highways department is under scrutiny following a government report that assigned the council a red rating for best practices in pothole policy. The Department of Transport’s report, released on January 11, …
Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a …
A month after the final Christmas huts were packed away, Birmingham’s busiest street, New Street, has entered a new phase of transformation. Festive lights have been replaced by rubble as workers remove pavement sections, …
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 future of more than 160 transport projects across the West Midlands is set to become clearer in the coming months as the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) progresses with the Rosewell Review. This comprehensive …
A commuter train crash in Spain has resulted in the death of the driver and injuries to 37 passengers, marking the second devastating rail accident in the country within days. The incident occurred Tuesday evening (January …
BT has unveiled a comprehensive list of 132 locations where it will permanently retire its traditional copper landline services. This move is part of a broader strategy to replace aging infrastructure with modern fibre optic …
Leaders across the West Midlands are calling for an expansion of rail services to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. This appeal comes as new stations in Birmingham and beyond are set to open, …
A contentious housing development proposal in Balsall Common has officially cleared its final planning stage, moving forward despite vocal opposition from local residents. The plan, submitted by Elan Homes Holdings Ltd in …
Sandwell Council has given the green light to a £20 million project to build a new Causeway Green Primary School in Oldbury. This state-of-the-art school will be part of the expansive Brandhall Village development, which also …
In a striking and inventive protest, 20-year-old Ben Thornbury has turned a deep pothole in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, into a makeshift bowling alley to highlight the deteriorating state of Britain’s roads. On January 14th, Ben …
The Department for Education (DfE) has submitted plans to Wolverhampton City Council to demolish and rebuild Stow Heath Primary School in Hill Road, Willenhall. The current school building is described as being in ‘poor …
Richborough has revealed ambitious plans to build 300 new homes on green belt land at Golden End Farm, located north of Kenilworth Road on the outskirts of Knowle, Solihull. The site was previously categorized as an ‘amber’ …