West Midlands Police Chief Intervenes in Altercation on Birmingham Bus Monday, April 6, 2026 westmidlands police chiefinspector altercation birmingham bus harassment communitysafety intervention publictransport sport During her daily commute to work, Chief Inspector Amanda Thompson of West Midlands Police took immediate action when she witnessed a man swearing and verbally harassing women on a Birmingham bus. Refusing to ignore the … Read More
Young People in the West Midlands Face Ongoing Housing Challenges as Employers Express Deep Concern Sunday, April 5, 2026 housing westmidlands youngpeople propertyladder spatialstrategy development councillors affordability infrastructure youth Councillors and business leaders in the West Midlands have voiced serious concerns about the persistent housing difficulties facing young people in the region. As many struggle to buy or rent their own properties, city … Read More
Is Forensics: The Real CSI on Tonight? Sunday, April 5, 2026 forensics truecrime crime bbc police investigation documentary westmidlands serial justice The much-acclaimed BBC true crime documentary, Forensics: The Real CSI, has returned with its sixth thrilling series. While no new episode will air tonight, the series continues to captivate audiences with its unique focus on … Read More
Rare Glimpse Inside West Midlands Pub Older Than the USA by 186 Years Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub westmidlands history heritage thebellinn historic architecture culture england landmark Step inside The Bell Inn, a remarkable pub in the West Midlands that predates the United States by 186 years. BlackCountryLive was granted exclusive access to this historic establishment, offering a unique look at a venue … Read More
The 430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub That Opens Just a Few Times a Year Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub history willenhall bellinn westmidlands heritage veday tradition landmark rare Nestled in the heart of Willenhall, The Bell Inn stands as a remarkable testament to history, having served the community for over 430 years. This historic pub is not your typical watering hole—it opens its doors to the … Read More
Midlands Motorway Drivers Face Fines Despite Driving Below 70mph Saturday, April 4, 2026 motorways speedlimits fines smartmotorways westmidlands m6 traffic cameras congestion safety Drivers on West Midlands motorways can be fined even when driving below the usual 70mph speed limit. Although 70mph is the national motorway limit, smart motorways frequently impose temporary lower speed limits that motorists … Read More