Birmingham's nightlife receives a major boost as Forum Digbeth redevelops The Annexe warehouse, doubling its capacity to 4,000. The new multi-room space aims to host major live music and club events. Read more.
Midlands Langar Seva Society serves a three-course festive meal to hundreds of vulnerable people at Birmingham New Street Station on December 24. DJ, carols and Santa add magic.
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.
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini' service station near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring EV charging points and commercial units, despite planning policy conflicts.
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 £140m transformation of Cardiff Central station is set to proceed, boosting capacity for 20m passengers ahead of Euro 2028. Read the full details.
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.
Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini service station' with four commercial units and electric vehicle charging points on a brownfield site next to the M5 in West Bromwich.
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Sileby Railway Station in Leicestershire. Major disruption affected East Midlands Railway services. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Explore Digbeth, Birmingham's coolest neighbourhood, where vibrant street art and independent shops have been ranked among the UK's best for Gen Z. Discover the must-see murals.
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.
Solihull railway station was unexpectedly locked on December 1, forcing trains to skip the stop. Passengers faced disruption during the morning commute. Read for details and alternative travel advice.
Solihull railway station was forced to close early on 1st December 2025 due to a lack of available staff. Get the latest updates on the disruption and reopening here.
Notorious Birmingham rapper Twista Cheese used aerosol flamethrower at petrol station, causing £7k damage and risking explosion. Read the shocking CCTV footage details.
Birmingham's Original Patty Men restaurant reveals how they gained millions of social media views and became a city institution. Discover their journey from street food to permanent home.
Forum Digbeth announces major expansion, doubling capacity to 4,000 with new warehouse space The Annexe. Opening December 20, it marks a new era for Birmingham's live music scene.
Legendary Birmingham nightclub Forum Digbeth is doubling its capacity to 4,000 with a new warehouse space, The Annexe, opening 20 December. Discover the new chapter for the city's nightlife.
A children's football coach has been permanently removed after posting an apparent drugs menu in a coaches' WhatsApp group. Discover how the club is responding.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to funding the Cardiff Parkway station and business park, a project with the potential to create thousands of jobs and attract major investment from Rolls-Royce.
Ashley Kelly, 43, faces multiple charges including shop theft and assault following his arrest near New Street Station. Discover the full story of this city centre crackdown.
Mobico, owner of National Express, announces job cuts and lower profit forecasts. Shares initially fell 14% as the firm tackles UK coach competition and falling bus passenger numbers.
The Horrors celebrated their new album 'Night Life' with a magnificent sold-out show in Birmingham. Read our full review of their genre-bending performance.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train from Duffield. Witnesses urged to contact police with information.
Burglars armed with crowbars targeted a Stourbridge filling station in early hours raid. Police arrested suspect 90 minutes later. Read the latest updates.
Birmingham's Digbeth district, with Gibb Street and Floodgate Street, has been ranked among the UK's top destinations for independent shopping. Discover unique gifts and a creative vibe this winter.
Police launch a three-day search of remote mine shafts for Gus Lamont, 4, who vanished from his grandparents' South Australian outback home two months ago. Read the latest updates.
Fareham Police Station was evacuated after a suspected unexploded ordnance was handed in. A 100m cordon was established and nearby buildings, including a Tesco, were cleared.
Birmingham council approves transformative Phoenix Yard scheme creating a 'key gateway' with homes, student accommodation, and commercial space in Digbeth's creative quarter.