Call for probe into West Midlands bus use decline
Solihull councillor demands investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. West Midlands Mayor agrees to research boosting public transport patronage.
Solihull councillor demands investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. West Midlands Mayor agrees to research boosting public transport patronage.
Lloyds Bank customers have reclaimed £2 million via chargebacks this year. The bank urges vigilance against festive scams and explains how to claim under Section 75.
A Telford man has been jailed and given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from specific shops after a spree of thefts and assaults on staff. Read the full story.
Special stop and search powers enacted in Handsworth Wood after the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Yassin Alama. Police urge public not to approach suspect Oumar Traore.
Niall Griffiths, a registered sex offender, admitted failing to notify police of his 'Horny Master' online alias. Discover the details of his breach and sentencing.
Take a nostalgic trip through 7 iconic mail-order catalogues that provided escapism before online shopping. Remember circling your dream gifts?
The Renters' Rights Bill, set to become law, will ban Section 21 evictions and reshape England's rental market. Discover what it means for landlords and tenants.
Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.
Historic Renters' Rights Act becomes law on 1 May 2026, banning Section 21 evictions and protecting 11 million tenants across England. Discover your new rights.
The Renters' Rights Bill is now law, banning 'no fault' evictions and limiting rent increases. Discover how these changes create a fairer rental market in Stockport and across the UK.
McDonald's UK introduces an 'Order Ahead' app feature using your phone's location to prepare food in 3-5 minutes, cutting queues for a faster collection.
A spike in bird flu cases on UK farms prompts a national housing order. Discover the risks to humans and the new biosecurity measures in place. Stay informed.
West Midlands Police implement 48-hour dispersal order around Aston Villa's stadium following concerning intelligence about potential disorder during crucial European match.
Exclusive insights into serial killer Lucy Letby's prison life show her fixation on children's television programmes and canteen privileges while serving a whole-life order.
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
Football legend David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles III in prestigious Windsor Castle ceremony, with wife Victoria and family celebrating the royal honour.
Government-appointed commissioners deliver a powerful defence of Birmingham's recovery plan, dismissing critics as 'ill-informed' while revealing the true scale of the city's financial challenges.
Exclusive investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse, examining whether Britain's largest local authority can survive unprecedented £760m equal pay liability and government intervention.