HS2 confirms delay for London-Birmingham rail link
HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild confirms the 2029-2033 opening schedule is unachievable. Read the latest on the project's 'reset' and construction progress.
HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild confirms the 2029-2033 opening schedule is unachievable. Read the latest on the project's 'reset' and construction progress.
A detailed look at the major projects across Walsall, from town centre regeneration to new railway stations, as the borough's £1.5bn transformation programme advances into 2026.
Folklore café at Sutton Coldfield station faced shutdown in 2025 over its rescue cat, Betty. Owner Alex Light found an ingenious solution to keep both his business and the feline resident. Discover this unique community hub.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for a vicious stabbing in Morris Park, Alum Rock, which left a 15-year-old boy with life-changing injuries. Read the full court details.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for a vicious stabbing in a Birmingham park. The 15-year-old victim required eight hours of surgery. Read the full court report.
Hazel Holmes appeals for information after her husband John, 80, died from asbestos-related cancer. The former engineer worked at UK power stations in the 1970s. Can you help?
The Station pub in Kings Heath is holding a special event on December 27 to raise funds for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm in modern history, devastated the island.
UK drivers are urged to fill up fuel tanks before Christmas Day as major forecourts announce closures. Get essential winter travel tips and dash cam advice for safer festive journeys.
Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.
Australian police release new details on the Bondi Beach attackers' preparations. The tragedy prompts NSW's toughest gun laws and new radicalisation offences. Read the full investigation.
Strensham Services on the M5 in Worcestershire has been crowned the UK's top service station in a new study. Discover the full rankings and what makes a great pit stop.
A new image of Sajid Akram, the Bondi Beach gunman, is released. His family claim they were unaware of his radicalisation. Read the latest on the Sydney terror attack investigation.
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in an assault outside The Station Hotel in Wellington, Telford. Police are searching for a heavy-built suspect wearing a distinctive Christmas jumper. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Daisy House, a 16-year-old Sixth Form student, has died after being found injured on tracks at Loughton Underground station. Her family pays tribute.
A Blackburn family is barred from over 1,000 forecourts after a disputed £20.01 fuel theft claim. They insist they paid cash. Read the full story of the 19-month ban.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
Bus station workers and customer service staff in the West Midlands walk out for a second time, rejecting a 3.2% pay offer. UNISON warns of disruption to transport and projects.
Elton and Orston station in Nottinghamshire was used by just 212 people last year, making it one of the UK's least-used. Discover the story behind the quiet platform.
A Willenhall businessman says his firm faces a 'slow and painful death' due to railway works, demanding £260k compensation. Read his story and the official response.
A 49-year-old man had a substance thrown in his face and a 44-year-old man was stabbed in a targeted morning assault in Ferryhill, County Durham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A train driver's microsleep, caused by disrupted sleep from childcare duties, led to a low-speed buffer collision at London Bridge station. No injuries were reported.
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
Australian police confirm the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 was inspired by Islamic State. IEDs and homemade flags found. Latest updates and official response.
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
Motorists in Birmingham city centre report 'standstill' traffic and confusion due to a new one-way layout. Discover the key changes and the council's response.
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
Welcome Break launches its 60th UK service station in Rotherham, creating 230 jobs and featuring a dedicated HGV area. Discover the new M1 facilities.
A man and his carer were assaulted in Birmingham city centre. The victim, a regular at the German Market, now says he is too afraid to visit this Christmas. Read his story.
A developer makes a third attempt to build a petrol station, shop, and car wash on a site in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, closed since 2005. Previous bids were rejected over noise and design concerns.
A passenger filmed a rodent running near Starbucks at Birmingham New Street just after midnight. Network Rail says it has pest control measures in place. Watch the video.