The government has announced a £246m funding package for bus services across the West of England. Local authorities will decide how to spend the money on new vehicles, infrastructure, and keeping fares low.
A £264.1 million government funding package will transform bus services in Birmingham and the West Midlands, aiming for lower fares and more reliable journeys. Discover how this investment will impact your commute.
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
A lift carrying airline crew at Birmingham Airport dropped several floors, causing a staff member to feel unwell and delaying a flight to Lanzarote. An investigation is underway.
A man in his 60s suffered serious injuries after being hit by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police confirm he is stable. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A man in his 60s is in a stable condition after being struck by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious incident.
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.
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
Audrius Zukauskas, 55, raped and beat a woman he met at Hanley Bus Station. He received a 12-year extended sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Read the full report.
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.
Notorious Birmingham rapper Twista Cheese used aerosol flamethrower at petrol station, causing £7k damage and risking explosion. Read the shocking CCTV footage details.
The Sunshine Fund's quiz night raised over £14,500 for local equipment. Discover their free Santa Grotto Bus and new charity partnership with Meat:Stack this Christmas.
A new Diamond bus service, the number 98, will launch on January 4, connecting Solihull to Heartlands Hospital via Lyndon and Sheldon. Great news for local transport links!
A driver caused a trail of destruction on Birmingham Road, hitting a mobility scooter and multiple cars. Miraculously, no one was injured. Read the full eyewitness account.
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 major 999 response in Small Heath was triggered by a teenage egg and flour fight mistaken for a hazardous materials incident. Three children were assessed by paramedics.
A 15-year-old boy has tragically died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are investigating the unexplained death as the school offers support.
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway. Police have made an arrest and are appealing for witnesses.
A serious road traffic collision involving a bus, truck, and car in Co Meath has left multiple people feared dead. Emergency services are on the scene. Read the latest updates.
Birmingham council confirms a signage problem prevents traffic wardens from ticketing cars blocking a Northfield bus stop, forcing passengers into the road. Read the full story.
A man was seriously assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway, Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses and information. Call 101 with ref 20/436796/25.
A man has died in Sutton Park, Birmingham. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Officers remain on site to reassure the community.
A man has died after being found unresponsive in Sutton Park, Birmingham. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest details.
West Midlands Police have sealed off part of Sutton Park in Birmingham after an undisclosed incident. Officers remain on scene near the Jamboree Stone. Follow for live updates.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself on a number 74 bus near Hockley Circus. Call 101 with information.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal to find driver after a collision in Edgbaston left a motorbike rider with serious leg injuries. Can you help? Call 101.
A woman was injured and taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision at the Soho Road and Murdock Road junction in Birmingham. Bus diversions are in place.
First Bus announces complete withdrawal from Cornwall in February 2026, putting 275 jobs at risk due to financial challenges and falling passenger numbers. Read the full story.
A driver miraculously walked away unscathed after his car collided with a tree and flipped onto its roof on Whitehall Lane during Friday morning rush hour. Read the full story.
Councillor urges investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. Research aims to ensure new housing development funds boost public transport effectively.