Midlands Finance Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Discover the winners of the Midlands Finance Awards 2025, celebrating the region's top financial talent and innovation. Over £3,400 was raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital.
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Birmingham Floods Cause Two-Hour Rush Hour Jams
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
Call to revive axed West Midlands short hop bus fare
A councillor calls for cheaper short journey bus fares in the West Midlands as passengers pay £3 for any trip. A new fares strategy is expected by 2027.
Call for cheaper West Midlands bus fares
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
West Midlands Bus Services Saved with £50m Funding
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
Michael Jackson's Thriller Creates Chart History
Michael Jackson becomes the first artist with Top 10 hits in six decades as Thriller re-enters the charts. Discover the record-breaking details and his enduring legacy.
Free Bus Travel for a Week in Birmingham Areas
Residents in Moseley, Kings Heath, and other Birmingham wards can claim a week's free bus travel. Apply online by December 1. Leave the car at home this winter!
West Brom's clear manager choice if Mason is sacked
West Bromwich Albion face a key decision as Ryan Mason struggles. With Alex Neil a costly option, available Michael Carrick emerges as the ideal, experienced replacement.
£80M West Midlands Housing Revolution Begins
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Trailer & Release Date
The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has unveiled its first trailer, featuring star-studded cast and revealing the November 2025 global release date.
Middlesbrough rocked by Hackney injury before Birmingham clash
Middlesbrough face Birmingham City without crucial midfielder Hayden Hackney after he picked up an injury in training, dealing Michael Carrick's promotion hopes a significant setback.
Sports Centre Fire: Arrest After Major Midlands Blaze
A devastating fire has ripped through a Midlands sports facility, prompting a significant emergency response and subsequent arrest as authorities investigate the suspicious incident.
Gary Neville's £200m Manchester development nears completion
Former Manchester United star Gary Neville reveals exciting progress on his ambitious £200m St Michael's development, set to redefine Manchester's city centre with luxury apartments, offices, and a five-star hotel.
Thousands of new homes planned for Midlands region
Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
M6 Chaos: Lorry Driver Fighting for Life After Crash
A serious multi-vehicle collision involving multiple lorries has closed the M6 in both directions near Birmingham, leaving one man with life-threatening injuries and causing major travel disruption across the Midlands.
M6 chaos: Serious crash closes motorway
Severe collision on M6 between J3 and J4 brings traffic to standstill with emergency services on scene. Motorists face lengthy delays during Tuesday morning commute.
Midlands drug dealers' lavish jet-set lifestyles exposed
Criminals across the Midlands are living the high life with luxury holidays, designer clothes and private jet flights - all paid for by their illegal drug empires. Police reveal how organised crime groups are flaunting their wealth while communities suffe
West Midlands' Top 10 Sunday Roast Pubs
From traditional carveries to gastropub gems, we reveal the West Midlands establishments serving the most spectacular Sunday roasts that locals can't stop raving about.
West Midlands Bonfire Night 2025: Firework Guide
Discover the most spectacular Bonfire Night celebrations across the West Midlands for 2025. From Birmingham to Wolverhampton, find dates, locations and family-friendly activities for an unforgettable Guy Fawkes Night.
M54 Motorway Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Road
Severe disruption on M54 after serious multi-vehicle collision near Telford. Emergency services rush to scene as motorists face lengthy delays and diversions. Latest traffic updates.
Five Years On: Midlands Millionaire Mystery Unsolved
The mysterious vanishing of multi-millionaire Kevin Fagan remains an unsolved enigma five years after he vanished without trace from his Midlands home.
British tourist vanishes in Austrian Alps sparking major search
A massive search operation continues in the Austrian Alps for missing British doctor Dr. Michael Sallinger as mystery deepens around his disappearance from popular tourist resort.
Labour's new rule for every UK town could transform local power
Exclusive: Labour considers mandatory 'Take Back Control' bills requiring councils to create bespoke powers for their communities in radical devolution shake-up.
Birmingham City Fan Missing: Family's Plea for Help
Michael O'Dwyer, a devoted Birmingham City supporter and father, has been missing since leaving St Andrew's stadium after the Sheffield Wednesday match. West Midlands Police launch urgent search operation as family grows increasingly concerned.
The Wheel's emotional reunion leaves BBC viewers in tears
Emotional scenes on BBC's The Wheel brought viewers to tears as a contestant's heartwarming family story unfolded during the popular game show.
West Midlands' Best Villages & Towns 2025 Revealed
Discover which West Midlands communities have been named among the best places to live in 2025, from picturesque villages to thriving market towns offering exceptional quality of life.
Five New National Express Bus Routes Launch in Black Country
Major transport boost for West Midlands as five new bus services launch, connecting communities and improving travel options across the region with enhanced frequency and extended operating hours.
20,000 drivers using M6 Toll to dodge motorway jams
Exclusive investigation reveals how thousands of savvy motorists are beating M6 congestion with strategic toll road usage as new data shows dramatic traffic shifts across Midlands motorways.
The Wheel November: Celebrity Line-Up Revealed
Get ready for another thrilling series of The Wheel as the BBC announces the star-studded celebrity line-up for November's episodes, featuring comedy legends and entertainment royalty.
Police seize £1.2m cannabis factory in Birmingham raid
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
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