Wetherspoons opens first European pub in Spain
JD Wetherspoon announces its first continental European pub at Alicante Airport, serving British favourites and Spanish dishes from January 2026. Discover the new holiday hotspot venue.
JD Wetherspoon announces its first continental European pub at Alicante Airport, serving British favourites and Spanish dishes from January 2026. Discover the new holiday hotspot venue.
A police officer and paramedic were assaulted on Stratford Road after offering medical assistance. A 38-year-old man has been arrested. Read the full story.
easyJet announces two new summer routes from Birmingham Airport for 2026, connecting the Midlands to the Scottish Highlands and French Riviera. Book your flights now!
Dramatic CCTV shows the moment a police chase ended in a double collision on Hamstead Road, Great Barr. No injuries were reported in the incident. Read the full story.
Blue Islands airline enters liquidation, cancelling all flights including a new direct route from East Midlands Airport to Guernsey. Passengers advised on next steps.
A significant emergency services operation unfolded on Bordesley Green East, Birmingham. Police, fire, and ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene. Follow for live updates.
A mother was knocked down in a Birmingham hospital car park during a road rage incident. Aprile Rogan received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Ayuub Abdi, 34, fell to his death after being tasered by police while climbing through a window in Handsworth. The inquest continues as family pays tribute.
West Midlands Police arrest man in his 20s after assault at Small Heath convenience store. Victim hospitalised with non-life-threatening head injury. Read the latest.
Cardiff Airport secures first direct Wales-Canada flights since 2008 with new WestJet service to Toronto starting May 2026. Boosting tourism and trade links.
Police have sealed off Bob Shop 4 on Green Lane in Small Heath following an incident. The cordon remains as investigations continue. Follow for live updates.
West Midlands Police have cordoned off a Small Heath convenience store. Discover the latest on this ongoing incident and the history of Bob Shops in the city.
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.
UK travellers flying to the EU risk huge fines for carrying meat or dairy products like Boots meal deal sandwiches. Learn the rules to avoid prosecution.
An inquest hears how Ayuub Abdi, 34, fell to his death in Handsworth after attacking housemates. Read the full details from the Birmingham Coroner's Court proceedings.
The heartbroken family of Ayuub Abdi pay tribute after his fatal fall during a police interaction. Read the full story of this Birmingham tragedy.
Armed police raced to a Birmingham retail park after a violent disorder left one man injured and multiple cars damaged. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. Contact police with information.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended monorail wait times during peak hours due to essential maintenance. Plan your journey and allow extra time until February 2026.
A man has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Warwick Road, South Yardley. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A man in his 30s was hospitalised after being struck by a police vehicle responding on blue lights in Selly Oak. West Midlands Police has referred the incident to its professional standards department.
A massive explosion near Argentina's main international airport injures 15 and causes major flight disruption. Shocking footage captures the fireball and mushroom cloud.
Eastern Airways cancels all flights, severing vital air links to the Scottish town of Wick. The fastest route to London is now a 15-hour train journey. Find out more.
Alicante Airport is undergoing a massive £1.1 billion renovation to handle British tourists after the EU's new Entry-Exit System. Discover the new tech and facilities.
Wayne Hassall, 59, has been sentenced to 28 months for a 2021 sexual assault on a girl at his Cheshire farm. He fled to the Philippines before being arrested at Manchester Airport. Read the full story.
Birmingham Airport's free monorail will operate a reduced one-shuttle service until February 2026 for essential maintenance. Passengers advised to allow extra time.
A man in his 40s was hospitalised after being struck by a car on Pershore Road, Selly Oak, at 1.40am. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Jet2 announces new flights from Gatwick Airport to 29 sunshine destinations, creating over 300 jobs. Discover the routes and start planning your 2026 holiday today!
Ryanair passengers must now use digital boarding passes via the app. Printed passes are no longer accepted. Learn how to check-in and avoid extra fees.
A Birmingham man faces crown court after allegedly destroying a high-performance BMW M4 and causing extensive damage during a dramatic city centre incident that left emergency services scrambling.