New Average Speed Cameras Installed on Birmingham's A45
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
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.
UK households moved £4.2 billion into Cash ISAs in October, saving over £330m in income tax ahead of Rachel Reeves' allowance cut. Learn what the changes mean for you.
A woman was pronounced dead on the M6 southbound near Coventry, leading to a major motorway closure for several hours. Emergency services attended the tragic scene.
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.
Discover Coventry's authentic side with our guide to 7 hidden gems, from a 14th-century monastery to medieval streets. Explore the city like a local.
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.
Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.
A man in his 40s was stabbed in the neck and arm after a disorder near a Greggs in Coventry city centre. West Midlands Police have arrested a 34-year-old man. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tributes pour in for much-loved father Anthony Priestley, 53, who was fatally stabbed at a Coventry address. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder. Read the full story.
A man was seriously injured after being assaulted and forced into a white Ford Transit van on a Coventry street. A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
University of Warwick students evacuated after major fire at Arthur Vick 1 halls. No injuries reported as emergency services contain blaze. Support offered for temporary accommodation.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill. A 28-year-old man is in custody. Call 101 with information.
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.
Coventry Building Society warns state pensioners on fixed incomes face paying more tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover the financial impact and planning tips.
Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion show contrasting form in the latest Championship table. See where they rank and how Coventry lead.
Coventry's Neil Littlewood competes in Strictly Christmas dance event, raising over £3,000 for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. Read his inspiring story and learn how to support.
A Derbyshire road closed since 2022 due to landslip damage will remain shut for four years before £1.1 million repairs conclude. Discover how £7 million in funding will fix five key routes.
The Entertainer, Britain's biggest toy chain, is closing its Poole store in January 2026. Discover the reasons behind the closure and what it means for the local high street.
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Coventry on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating terrorist material and preparing a terrorist act. A fourth man was held for a firearms offence. Report concerns at gov.uk/ACT.
A Birmingham driving instructor was forced to cancel £252 worth of lessons after the A34 Birchfield Underpass closure caused major traffic chaos. Read how the flooding impacted local business and commuters.