Transport officials have announced the resumption of works on phase two of the Sprint bus project in Walsall starting Monday, October 5. The project will bring improvements along Darwall Street and Lichfield Street in the …
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster reported a significant increase in the number of offenders brought to justice during the past year compared with two years earlier. The annual report showed …
The number of individuals involved in criminal activity entering drug and alcohol rehabilitation in the West Midlands has increased, reflecting a strategic effort to reduce re-offending rates. According to the annual report …
Halifax is set to close 26 branches across the UK before the end of October, including one in the West Midlands. The announcement was confirmed via Link, a service that provides updates on cash access nationwide. These branch …
The West Midlands' top-performing GP surgeries have been revealed following the 2026 GP Patient Survey. Patients across the region evaluated their local practices on various aspects, including the quality of care provided by …
More than 1,300 drivers in the West Midlands have been penalised this year for breaching a mobile phone rule that many motorists find confusing, according to police data obtained by a motoring group. Nearly 2,000 drivers were …
Lichfield, a city in the West Midlands, has been recognised as one of the best places to live in England. Known for its peaceful atmosphere, residents enjoy a calm way of life with few complaints. The city serves as a popular …
Hundreds of anti-racism protestors gathered in Birmingham city centre on Sunday, October 4, significantly outnumbering a small group of far-right supporters. The event, organised by West Midlands Against Racism Unity March …
West Midlands Police have updated their most wanted list with several new suspects, appealing to the public for assistance in locating them. Among those now sought is 26-year-old Riley Hutton, wanted on suspicion of a kidnap …
Tamworth, a Staffordshire town located north east of Birmingham, has been recognised as one of the happiest places to live in both the West Midlands and the country. Known for its excellent transport links making it an …
Situated just an hour from Birmingham, Great Malvern stands out as the West Midlands' top place to live, according to the Sunday Times. The town perfectly blends sweeping countryside, historic architecture and a tranquil …
A driver was apprehended after being recorded travelling at 136mph on a West Midlands road, marking one of the most serious speeding offences in the area. The incident occurred on a single-carriageway road within the …
Birmingham has emerged as the UK city with the greatest growth potential, ranking first in a recent assessment of locations most attractive to foreign investment. The city also secured the third-highest overall position in …
Ofsted has published updated inspection reports for two West Midlands primary schools that were formerly rated among the highest performing in the region. St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School in Bearwood and Cradley Church of …
Patients in the West Midlands have highlighted the ten lowest-rated GP surgeries in the region, according to feedback gathered through the national GP Patient Survey for 2026. The survey asked patients to evaluate whether …