Serious collision closes A41 Soho Road in Handsworth
A serious collision has led to the closure of the A41 Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham. Police are investigating and bus diversions are in place. Follow for live updates.
A serious collision has led to the closure of the A41 Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham. Police are investigating and bus diversions are in place. Follow for live updates.
A 21-year-old man has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after a collision with a car on Charter Avenue in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Residents in Worcester's Pearmain Close clash with the council over a historic cedar tree. The council cites its high value, but locals claim roots are damaging property. Read the full story.
A 150-year-old shoe shop in Worcester is shutting down for good, with the family business stating it is no longer viable. Discover the story behind this high street loss.
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
Jake Morris, 30, has been sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for a violent assault in Worcester. The court heard he punched the victim and pushed her down concrete stairs.
Police are urgently seeking the driver of a small white vehicle who may have witnessed a fatal collision on Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, which claimed the life of an 83-year-old man.
The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.
West Midlands Police are investigating a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Officers urge witnesses or dashcam holders to come forward.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car in Tadcaster. Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman and are appealing for witnesses.
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.
Vijay Kumar, 30, died after a fatal attack in Worcester. His family describe a man who 'cared deeply'. Police continue enquiries. Call 01905 331099 with information.
A 78-year-old woman died after being hit by a car outside The Bull Inn in Worcester. A 33-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Veselin Dudenski killed Elsie Gascoigne in a head-on collision. The 39-year-old, now facing deportation, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a pensioner died in a collision on the A44 in Evesham. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Nearly half of UK drivers don't know they must report hitting goats to police within 24 hours. Discover which animal collisions require immediate police notification under Highway Code Rule 286.
Worcester councillors urge motorists to report and photograph pavement parking, highlighting risks to pedestrians. New research commissioned as 42% of drivers support a ban.
A Green councillor calls for Reform UK to screen its own figures for criminal conduct and homophobic attitudes, challenging the party's focus on asylum seekers. Read the full story.
Asylum seekers in Worcester, who escaped religious persecution and death threats, feel 'very vulnerable' after summer protests. A local charity calls for a refugee forum.
BT is appealing Worcester City Council's rejection of its modern digital hubs, which offer free wifi and USB charging. The final decision now rests with a planning inspector.
Worcester councillors have condemned West Mercia's PCC office as a 'gravy train for failed Tory politicians' amid police cuts controversy. Discover the full story behind the abolition of the role in 2028.
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester, have been released on bail. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
A man in his 70s has died after being hit by a black Audi A1 in a Farmfoods car park on Holyhead Road, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A man in his 70s has died following a collision with a black Audi A1 in a Telford car park. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident.
Heartfelt tributes paid to Dorothy Costas, 70, who died with two others in a collision with a cement mixer on the A4103 in Bransford. Read the family's moving words.
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.
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.
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after a horrific crash in Knutton. Read the full story.