West Midlands house prices boom by £265k
New ONS data reveals West Midlands property prices surged up to £265,000 in a year. Birmingham dominates top growth areas. Discover the full list here.
New ONS data reveals West Midlands property prices surged up to £265,000 in a year. Birmingham dominates top growth areas. Discover the full list here.
Latest figures reveal a surprising 9% unemployment spike in the affluent area of Sutton Coldfield, bucking the regional and national trend of falling joblessness.
A woman was hospitalised after a two-vehicle collision on Aldridge Road in Walsall during Friday morning rush hour. Bus services were diverted. Get the latest traffic updates.
The Midlands faces fresh snowfall this weekend with temperatures set to plummet to -2C. Met Office alerts issued. Stay updated on the latest weather warnings.
Sixteen counties in England are set to avoid the worst of disruptive snow arriving tonight. Met Office issues yellow and amber warnings for hazardous travel and power cuts.
Solihull councillor demands investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. West Midlands Mayor agrees to research boosting public transport patronage.
Snow is set to hit at least five parts of England as temperatures plummet. Get the latest forecast details and see which areas will be affected by the wintry blast.
Two men were injured, one seriously, after a car left the road and collided with a tree on Bromford Lane in Erdington. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Contact police with information.
Met Office snow maps reveal which counties will avoid snowfall as final winter blast hits UK. Find out if your area is affected.
West Midlands Mayor launches Youth Plan to create 20,000 training opportunities, tackling youth unemployment rates double the national average in some areas.
A £50 million subsidy protecting West Midlands bus routes from cuts has been extended for 15 months. Discover how this decision secures vital transport links for communities.
The Met Office warns of accumulating snow across the UK from Wednesday, bringing potential travel disruption. Freezing Arctic air is causing temperatures to plummet. Sign up for free breaking news alerts.
The first snowfall of winter has landed in Cumbria, with Met Office warnings for 15 English towns and cities. Discover the full list and how to help vulnerable neighbours during the cold snap.
Freezing Arctic air brings widespread snow across England on Wednesday, with northeast worst hit. Met Office warns of accumulating snow and ice. Sign up for breaking weather alerts.
The Met Office has upgraded UK snow warnings, predicting up to 20cm (eight inches) of snow. Seven counties in northern England are on alert. Discover the latest forecasts and affected areas.
West Midlands Metro tram fares are set to increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's long-term financial sustainability.
An Arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures, frost, and potential snow to the West Midlands. Discover the full forecast and how to stay safe in the cold snap.
A man in his 20s has died after a stabbing on Hutton Road in Handsworth Wood. Police urge witnesses to come forward as a murder investigation is launched.
Discover which 27 English counties will escape snowfall despite 7cm hitting northern parts. Get the full weather forecast and regional breakdown for the UK.
A cold snap is set to bring snow to parts of the UK from Tuesday. Find out which towns and cities, including Glasgow and Birmingham, are in the forecast.
A significant snow warning has been issued for 12 counties across England, with up to 3 inches expected before the week ends. Discover the latest Met Office forecast and prepare for the cold snap.
The UK faces up to 18cm of snow this week as an Arctic northerly flow brings widespread frost and ice. Discover the latest weather warnings and forecast details.
Nine areas of England are set for snowfall from Monday, with temperatures plummeting to -2C. Discover the full forecast and how the cold snap will impact the UK.
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
Denise Coates, founder of Bet365, leads the Midlands Rich List 2025 with a potential £9bn sale. Discover the full list of the region's wealthiest billionaires.
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.
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
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.
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.
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.