Halifax confirms 14 more bank branch closures for 2026
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
Road deaths in Solihull show a downward trend, but new data reveals the borough is unlikely to meet its 2030 road safety target. Discover the latest figures and accident hotspots.
Sandwell Council approves plans to convert the historic Corks Social Club into homes, despite highways officers calling the lack of parking 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police appeal for witnesses after a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Call 101 with information.
Three men have been charged after a violent disorder at The Abbey pub in Bearwood left a man with a leg injury. Police continue to appeal for information.
Three men have been charged with violent disorder and assault following a stabbing at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. A fourth man is in custody. Police appeal for witnesses.
A popular McDonald's on London's Walworth Road has served its last meal after 40 years, closing due to local redevelopment plans. All staff have been relocated.
A revolutionary road project on the A47 in East Anglia, using 90% recycled materials and hydrogen-powered machinery, is slashing carbon emissions. Discover how this paves the way for greener UK infrastructure.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her car flipped onto its roof on Farren Road, Northfield. The road was closed for hours.
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.
A man in his 20s is in a stable condition after a stabbing at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. West Midlands Police have arrested three men and are appealing for witnesses.
A man in his 20s was stabbed at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of wounding. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 'tight-knit' Solihull community helped shut down Dragon Phoenix Massage after reporting suspicious activity and women trafficking. Read how residents took action.
Birmingham City Council confirms major road safety overhaul for 2026, including 30mph limits on 27 roads and new speed cameras. Drivers urged to prepare for changes.
Frustrated Bearwood traders reveal how crime, litter and 24/7 shops are driving customers away. Shop owners consider leaving as area's reputation suffers.
Motorists in Birmingham are being urged to avoid the city centre due to a slip road closure and heavy traffic. Consider public transport for your journey today.
From a controversial 24/7 casino approval to a rejected 'battery farm' HMO and a UK-first robotic pharmacy. Get the full update on Sandwell Council's major decisions this week.
Sandwell Council approves new Continental Market off-licence on Bearwood Road despite residents' concerns about antisocial behaviour and public safety risks in the area.
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
Major delays on M5 northbound after van overturns near Worcester. All lanes closed, 5-mile queues reported. Check live traffic updates for latest travel news.
The M54 westbound remains closed between J2 and J3 following a serious multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services responded to the incident near Shropshire.
An 80-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision with a car at the junction of Yardley Wood Road and Chinn Brook Road in Moseley. He was treated by an off-duty nurse before hospital transfer.
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Sainsbury's gets green light for £17.27 million supermarket in Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs and boosting local shopping choice. Read the full details.
A motorist drove over 6km the wrong way on the M6, coming 'inches from a head-on collision'. Staffordshire Police closed the motorway following over 30 emergency calls. Read the full story.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces a permanent, three-year Road Victim Support Service following a successful pilot. The initiative provides emotional and practical aid to those affected by traffic collisions.
An elderly man has died after being hit by an Audi TT on Whitchurch Road in Shrewsbury. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Warwickshire Council plans to spend £500,000 of HS2 road safety funding to permanently keep temporary street lighting on Fosse Way. The move aims to enhance long-term road safety.
Warwickshire County Council requests HS2 deadline extension to allocate £2.5 million for A446 Coleshill Junction safety improvements. Read the latest transport news.