West Midlands Indian Restaurant Owner Weighs Future Amid Declining Footfall Friday, February 27, 2026 restaurant hospitality bearwood madraseatery indiancuisine business footfall costs takeaway westmidlands Madras Eatery, an Indian restaurant that opened last August on Bearwood High Street, is facing uncertain times just months into its launch. Owner Arun Rajan, known for his innovative cutlery-free dining experience, has … Read More
Police Investigate Alleged Rape of Teenage Girl in Birmingham Thursday, February 26, 2026 birmingham police rape investigation teenage victim westmidlands crime support safety West Midlands Police are actively investigating a serious allegation of rape involving a teenage girl aged between 13 and 15 in Birmingham. The incident reportedly occurred in October, away from the victim’s school. … Read More
£50m Fund Secured to Support Midlands Firms Transitioning to Electric Vehicle Production Thursday, February 26, 2026 investment electricvehicles westmidlands automotive transformation manufacturing funding evmarket innovation supplychain A significant new fund aimed at helping West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle (EV) sector transform their operations has received official backing. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board has … Read More
Thousands of EV Charging Points Set to Transform West Midlands Streets Thursday, February 26, 2026 ev westmidlands chargingpoints electricvehicles sustainability transport infrastructure coventry walsall governance A £14.5 million scheme to install thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the West Midlands has received approval from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board. The initiative aims to … Read More
Midlands Borough Among Most Affordable for First-Time Home Buyers Thursday, February 26, 2026 sandwell midlands westmidlands firsttimebuyers affordablehousing birmingham propertymarket commutertown lloydsbank houseprices First-time buyers are increasingly turning to Sandwell, a borough in the West Midlands, to purchase affordable homes and get onto the property ladder. According to a recent study by Lloyds Bank, Sandwell ranks second … Read More
Public Urged to Call 999 if They Spot Birmingham Robbery Suspect Wednesday, February 25, 2026 robbery suspect birmingham police westmidlands abraobaptista crimestoppers emergency public appeal West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Abrao Baptista, a 24-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a robbery in Birmingham. The police are actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. … Read More