West Midlands On-Demand Bus Service Faces Decline Amid Driver Shortages and Congestion Friday, March 6, 2026 westmidlands busservice ondemand publictransport drivershortages congestion ringandride transportation accessibility mobility sport The West Midlands Bus On-Demand service, including the Ring and Ride and Coventry On Demand networks, has experienced a noticeable decline in passenger journeys between October and December 2025. During this period, 54,500 … Read More
Police Seek Illegal Bikers After Shooting in Sutton Coldfield Leaves Man Critically Injured Thursday, March 5, 2026 shooting suttoncoldfield westmidlands police crime investigation bikers attemptedmurder cctv castlevale West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal for information following a serious shooting in Sutton Coldfield in late January. The incident left a man in his 20s in critical condition, while a woman sustained minor … Read More
Birmingham Petrol Station Robbed: Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspect Wednesday, March 4, 2026 birmingham robbery petrolstation shell police cctv investigation westmidlands crime suspect Police are appealing to the public for assistance after a robbery occurred at a Birmingham petrol station. The incident took place just before 9pm on December 30 at the Shell petrol station located on Stratford Road. West … Read More
West Midlands Railway Leads Passenger Satisfaction Despite Value Concerns Wednesday, March 4, 2026 westmidlands railway passengersatisfaction punctuality value transportfocus trainservices cleanliness safety publictransport sport Recent surveys reveal how passengers rate train services across the West Midlands, offering insights into punctuality, value for money, and overall satisfaction. The data, collected by the independent watchdog Transport Focus … Read More
Banned Driver Defies Bail by Leading Police on 80mph Chase in Rental Audi RS3 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 westmidlands bailviolation highspeedchase dangerousdriving audirs3 policepursuit wolverhamptoncourt sentencing assault rowleyregis Asad Shakil, 23, was explicitly ordered to keep away from the West Midlands as part of his bail conditions. However, on the evening of January 21, he was spotted speeding through Rowley Regis in a black rental Audi RS3, … Read More
Birmingham’s Car Crime Hotspots: Roads Most Targeted by Thieves Tuesday, March 3, 2026 birmingham carcrime edgbaston vehicletheft crimehotspots smallheath smithswood burglary westmidlands policing Over the past year, Birmingham residents have reported thousands of car thefts and break-ins to the police. However, certain areas experience these vehicle crimes far more frequently, leaving local homeowners at a higher … Read More