A38 Aston Expressway closure warning for drivers
The A38 Aston Expressway in Birmingham will be closed overnight from 10pm on Friday, December 5 until 3am on Saturday, December 6. A 30mph speed limit will follow. Plan your journey now.
The A38 Aston Expressway in Birmingham will be closed overnight from 10pm on Friday, December 5 until 3am on Saturday, December 6. A 30mph speed limit will follow. Plan your journey now.
Chandler Court care home in Bromsgrove invites the community to a 1950s-inspired festive tea party on 17th December, reviving cherished traditions. Join residents for stories, singalongs and festive fun.
Long-established earthmoving firm Warwick Ward enters administration, ceasing operations and making 89 staff redundant. Read the full story on the business collapse.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, applies to extend hours to 1am while council investigates noise complaints. Licensing committee decides Dec 9.
Warwickshire's Purity Brewing issues defiant statement after reports it was 'on the brink'. The firm confirms protective measures but vows to keep trading. Read the full story.
M&S reveals ambitious expansion plan, targeting over a dozen West Midlands locations for new or renewed food stores. Discover the full list of towns set for investment.
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.
Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas campaigns to protect the green belt, urging the government to reverse Birmingham's reduced housing target. Over 5,600 back his petition.
Poundland begins 40% off closing sale in Worthing ahead of December 6 closure. Discover the latest discount retailer changes and find your nearest store.
Metals recycling firm Unimetals has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs at risk across 27 UK sites including Halesowen and Smethwick. Read the full story.
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.
The M5 northbound was shut for nearly four hours between J14 and J13 following a serious single-vehicle collision. Drivers faced major delays on Sunday morning.
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.
John Ward, 76, says his Stirchley greengrocer J&H Ward beats supermarkets on price and quality. He warns the community must support him now or the shop will close for good.
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Balmoral Castle, a favourite residence of King Charles, closed to the public due to severe winter weather. The estate delayed its opening as snow batters Scotland.
Homes were evacuated in a Bromsgrove cul-de-sac after a suspected unexploded bomb was found amongst military memorabilia. Read the full story.
Aldi is closing its Sheaf Street store in Daventry on November 26, with a new, larger branch opening at Abbey Retail Park the very next day. Olympic hero Sarah Jones will launch the new store.
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Smethwick will close permanently following the tragic death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer aged 52. Read the emotional story behind this community loss.
Aldi announces Christmas 2025 opening times with all 1,000 UK stores closed for 62 hours. Plan your festive shopping now to avoid disappointment.
DWP staff in Lincoln to strike for a month after redundancy letters sent. Union slams department's 'new low' as 80 roles face axe. Read the full story.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Bearwood is closing permanently following the death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer. The popular spot served British and Polish cuisine.
Wetherspoons partners with University of Birmingham's Guild of Students to open a new affordable pub on campus in 2026, creating jobs and supporting student life.
Wetherspoons announces eight new pub locations for 2026, including a unique partnership with the University of Birmingham's student union bar. Discover the full expansion plans.
Claire's accessories store vanishes from Richmond high street as part of major closures following US bankruptcy and UK administration. Find your nearest store.
A Birmingham sports bar has its licence suspended after a serious assault left a man with head injuries. Benjamin Duprey, 34, has been charged with GBH.
A man is fighting for his life after being hit by a car on Lawley Middleway, Digbeth. Police have sealed off the major route. Avoid the area and find alternative routes.
A major crash on Lawley Middleway in Birmingham caused significant rush hour delays, with police closing the road and urging drivers to avoid the area. Find alternative routes.
A4540 Lawley Middleway in Birmingham is closed between Garrison Circus and Curzon Circus due to a police incident, causing major traffic delays. Avoid the area and seek alternative routes.