Ryanair turbulence 'like horror movie' forces emergency return
A Ryanair flight to Tenerife was forced to turn back after severe turbulence flung passengers from seats. One woman describes the traumatic mid-air emergency. Read the full story.
A Ryanair flight to Tenerife was forced to turn back after severe turbulence flung passengers from seats. One woman describes the traumatic mid-air emergency. Read the full story.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Major rail engineering works will close London Liverpool Street and disrupt Waterloo over Christmas. With 472,000 battery failures predicted, drivers are urged to check cars for festive travel.
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
Alfred Works, a massive 17,500 sq ft food hall, is coming to Digbeth's Custard Factory in 2026. Discover the first three vendors bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and Eritrean cuisine to Birmingham.
A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy from Wales averted disaster when his mother fainted while driving on the A40. Read his incredible story of bravery and calm under pressure.
A one-year-old dog from Birmingham had a lucky escape after swallowing a sharp ceramic Christmas tree bauble, requiring emergency endoscopic surgery. Read his incredible survival story.
Liverpool's Protein Works has grown from a spare room startup to a £55m global business with 2.5 million customers. Discover how they cracked the protein market.
A Birmingham family's Christmas was nearly ruined after their Golden Retriever, Milo, ate a ceramic teddy bear ornament. The one-year-old dog needed urgent endoscopic surgery. Learn how to keep your pets safe this festive season.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services rushed to Wake Green Road but could not save him. Read the full story.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency on Wake Green Road in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services were called at 7.28am on December 22. Read the full story.
Severn Trent reveals the grim reality of what gets flushed in Birmingham, causing 30,000 blockages a year. See the shocking items and learn the 'three Ps' rule to help.
Telford & Wrekin Council has refused plans for four affordable bungalows on a former Veolia depot after strong opposition from 19 local households. Read the full story.
The first three food vendors for the huge new Alfred Works food hall in Digbeth have been confirmed. All are making their Birmingham debut, bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and East African flavours to the city in 2026.
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a reported stabbing on Portland Road, Edgbaston. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident.
Birmingham's Digbeth is undergoing a huge transformation with a major venue expansion, a 17,500 sq ft food hall, and a historic pub revival. Discover all the new openings shaping the Creative Quarter.
Birmingham enforces new 30mph limits on 27 major routes, cutting speeds from 40mph. Council declares 'road safety emergency' with new cameras installed. Find out which roads are affected.
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.
CrossCountry train passengers can travel as normal this Saturday after the RMT union called off planned strike action. Check your journey for engineering works.
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, slashes switcher rates by up to 0.20% for existing landlord customers, effective from Thursday 4 December 2025.
Conservative councillors demand a public safety emergency in Birmingham after stabbings, but Labour says crime is falling and action is already a top priority. Read the full debate.
Emergency services are tackling a building fire in Birmingham city centre this morning, close to New Street station and Grand Central. Video shows smoke billowing. More details to follow.
I'm A Celebrity star Alex Scott reveals she flew home immediately after eviction due to her partner Jess Glynne's mother suffering a major stroke. Read the emotional story.
A man has been rushed to hospital with potentially serious injuries after being hit by a bus on Digbeth High Street. Emergency services were called to the scene opposite Birmingham Coach Station.
Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas with festive steam train rides at Birmingham's heritage railways. Book now for Santa Specials and winter wonderland journeys.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
Alex Scott cuts short her I'm A Celebrity stay, flying home immediately to support girlfriend Jess Glynne after her mother's serious stroke. Read the full heartbreaking update.
A man in his 20s was stabbed at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. Three men are in custody as police continue their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
I'm A Celebrity's Alex Scott leaves Australia immediately to support partner Jess Glynne after her mother suffers major stroke. Read the emotional story.
I'm A Celeb's Alex Scott details her panic after a tick bite forced a secret medical visit and reveals the emotional turmoil over her girlfriend's absence. Read the full story.