Blue Islands ceases operations, stranding passengers
Channel Islands carrier Blue Islands suspends all flights, leaving thousands stranded. Second UK regional airline to collapse in three weeks. Find out about refunds and alternative travel options.
Channel Islands carrier Blue Islands suspends all flights, leaving thousands stranded. Second UK regional airline to collapse in three weeks. Find out about refunds and alternative travel options.
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.
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.
Doris Dyer turns 101 at Edensor Care Home in Clacton. The WWII Spitfire worker's remarkable century celebrated with cards and community love. Discover her inspiring story.
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.
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!
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
Jet2 announces new flights and holidays from London Gatwick from March 2026, creating over 300 jobs. Discover the new routes and eco-friendly aircraft.
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.
EasyJet celebrates 30 years with fares 50% cheaper than in 1995, while contributing £21bn to UK economy and supporting 243,600 jobs. Discover the airline's impact.
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!
Looking for guaranteed sunshine without the long-haul flight? This beautiful European gem offers more annual sunshine than Barcelona and Alicante with surprisingly cheap flights from UK airports.
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.
Discover 15 vibrant destinations offering winter sun escapes from Birmingham Airport. From Canarian warmth to Caribbean luxury, beat the cold with our expert travel guide.
A devastating fire has ripped through a Midlands sports facility, prompting a significant emergency response and subsequent arrest as authorities investigate the suspicious incident.
Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
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.
Budget airline Ryanair has issued an urgent warning to UK passengers about a new verification process that could cost travellers £/€55 if they fail to comply. Here's what you need to know to avoid unexpected charges.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The mysterious vanishing of multi-millionaire Kevin Fagan remains an unsolved enigma five years after he vanished without trace from his Midlands home.
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.
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.
Discover affordable winter sun destinations just a short flight away from the UK to brighten up the darkest month of the year and escape the cold.