Walsall green belt housing inquiry begins
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Police release image after a 16-year-old girl was harassed and intimidated by a man outside a Card Factory in Kimberley. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
Leicestershire Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in Maris Play Park, Leicester. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Amie Pearson, 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, died in a collision in Pleasley. A nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
Five cats were hurled from a white van in Crewe in a horrific act of animal cruelty. The RSPCA is investigating and appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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 former pub in Stockport could be replaced by a 17-storey tower with 76 apartments, part of a major regeneration plan. The council will decide by February 2026.
Actor Steve Coogan launches Middleton's co-operative regeneration plan featuring new homes, Metrolink extension and community-led development. Have your say in the town's future.
A Wednesbury medical centre will become one of the UK's first pharmacies to use robotic technology for dispensing prescriptions, serving hundreds of new homes planned for Friar Park. Discover how this innovation will transform local healthcare services.
West Midlands Police are seeking witnesses after a man and woman were assaulted during group trouble on Wheelers Lane, Billesley. Call 101 with information.
A man has died in Sutton Park, Birmingham. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Officers remain on site to reassure the community.
A man has died after being found unresponsive in Sutton Park, Birmingham. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest details.
West Midlands Police have sealed off part of Sutton Park in Birmingham after an undisclosed incident. Officers remain on scene near the Jamboree Stone. Follow for live updates.
A driver miraculously walked away unscathed after his car collided with a tree and flipped onto its roof on Whitehall Lane during Friday morning rush hour. Read the full story.
Manchester Business Park near the airport has been acquired by Manchester Holdings Limited in a deal exceeding £19.5 million. The 195,000 sq ft estate is 94% let to major tenants including PZ Cussons and Emirates.
West Midlands Police are appealing for two key witnesses, a BMW driver and a pedestrian, after a woman in her 70s suffered serious injuries in a Solihull crash. Contact police with information.
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.
Discover Cantare Ladies Choir's Sounds of Christmas, a stunning piano recital by Madeleine Brown, and Middleton's Aladdin pantomime. Book your tickets now for unforgettable festive entertainment in Rochdale.
Solihull planners approve a children's care home on Hurst Lane North for up to three children, overcoming resident concerns about noise and traffic. The decision highlights the borough's need for such facilities.
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.
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.
Somers Wood Caravan Park in Meriden has been crowned the West Midlands' best caravan park and best adult-only site. Discover this award-winning retreat just 30 minutes from Birmingham.
Explore Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham - a stunning 450-acre green space perfect for dog walking, family days out and nature lovers. Discover the animal farm, café and walking trails.
Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci
UK drivers face fines and penalty points for middle-lane hogging, slow driving, and ignoring variable limits. Learn how to stay safe and legal on motorways.
Two men were hospitalised after a serious head-on collision on Hall Lane in Pelsall as Storm Claudia brought dangerous driving conditions to the West Midlands.
Three people sustained serious injuries after a car overturned on Stafford Lane in Codsall. A 24-year-old man from Wigan has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Discover 5 top-rated playgrounds in Kent with excellent cafés, perfect for parents seeking a coffee break while their children play. Plan your next family day out.