A solitary England flag ripples gently from a lamppost above a quiet car park scattered with discarded nitrous oxide canisters. The calm backstreets of Greets Green on a crisp autumn afternoon reveal little sign of life …
The West Midlands is set to phase out all remaining 40mph speed limits on A and B roads, lowering them to 30mph as part of an ambitious regional road safety strategy. This change is a key element in the effort to reduce both …
Police officers in Streetly stopped a vehicle reported to be driving erratically, only to discover that it had been stolen. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 11. During the stop, officers …
The West Midlands is set to receive over £30 million to enhance the safety and accessibility of walking and cycling routes throughout the region. Active Travel England has allocated £36,009,295 to the West Midlands Combined …
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Lea Hall, Birmingham, has proudly secured a spot among the top 10 primary schools in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for 2026. Out of approximately 20,000 primary schools …
An urgent appeal has been launched following the robbery of a 12-year-old boy’s electric bike in Halesowen’s Manor Lane on Monday, November 24. At approximately 3:55 p.m., two men approached the boy and forcibly took his …
Sandwell Council has granted permission to convert the historic Smethwick Conservative Club into a residential home for vulnerable children. The building, which has been a fixture on Smethwick High Street for over 100 years, …
The West Midlands has expanded access to urgent dental care with the introduction of additional NHS appointments. This initiative is part of a nationwide rollout providing 700,000 extra urgent dental visits to patients across …
Birmingham is rolling out the first of a new set of average speed cameras aimed at improving road safety across the city. As part of a comprehensive safety campaign, six major routes have been selected for camera installation …
Jason Spence, a 31-year-old father of three from Kingstanding, was enjoying a night out with friends on November 13, 2002, at the Bell pub in Great Barr—a night that would tragically end in his death. After leaving the pub, …
Tens of thousands of drivers on the West Midlands stretch of the M6 motorway have been fined for speeding in 2024, even while driving under the usual 70mph limit. This is largely due to the use of variable speed cameras …
Rightmove has unveiled its highly anticipated Happy at Home Index for 2025, revealing the happiest places to live across the UK based on a survey of over 19,500 residents. Topping the list is the charming market town of …
The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making …
Drivers in Birmingham are being advised of an overnight closure on the A38 Aston Expressway to facilitate essential roadworks. The expressway will be shut in both directions from 10pm on Friday, December 5, until 3am on …
Food banks across the West Midlands are bracing for a significant “winter surge” as thousands of elderly people, working families, and carers face increasing financial pressure. Last winter, from December 2024 to February …