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.
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New funding deal to save West Midlands bus services
A crucial funding deal is set to protect West Midlands bus services from cuts for 15 months. Learn how this affects local transport and the transition to a franchised network.
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.
Former British Legion Club to Become Nursery
An empty former British Legion club in Smethwick has been approved for conversion into a nursery for 80 children, creating new childcare and employment opportunities.
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!
23 vehicles clamped in Smethwick clean-up operation
Sandwell Council clamps and removes 23 untaxed vehicles near Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Report abandoned vehicles online to help clean up your area.
Teen girl punched 126 times in brutal Dudley bus attack
A 17-year-old girl was violently punched 126 times in a horrific bus attack in Dudley, leaving her with serious facial injuries as passengers watched helplessly.
Birmingham city centre attack leaves man with fractured skull
Shocking daylight assault near Birmingham's Grand Central sees 30-year-old victim punched to ground in unprovoked attack. Police release CCTV images of suspect.
Sandwell housing crisis: Council blamed for development delays
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
Interim Boss to Lead West Midlands Transport Transformation
Exclusive: Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director to spearhead massive transport overhaul including bus reform, cycling infrastructure and rail improvements across the region.
Police hunt man after Birmingham bus driver threatened
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of man wanted for questioning after threatening behaviour towards bus driver in Birmingham city centre
M6 lorry driver caught asleep at wheel in dashcam footage
Exclusive dashcam video reveals the moment a truck driver appears to fall asleep on the M6, veering across lanes in a heart-stopping incident that could have ended in tragedy.
Oldbury housing development rejected on green belt land
Sandwell Council rejects controversial plans for 160 homes on Oldbury green belt land, prioritising environmental protection over housing needs in a landmark decision.
Fire extinguisher chaos on Birmingham bus sparks police hunt
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after yobs discharged a fire extinguisher on a busy Birmingham bus, forcing passengers to evacuate in a terrifying incident that could have had 'tragic consequences'.
Free Bus Pass Rule Change: What It Means
Major changes to England's concessionary bus pass scheme could see millions of older and disabled residents paying more for travel as local authorities consider new restrictions.
Girl, 11, fights for life after Birmingham bus collision
An 11-year-old girl from Tipton remains in critical condition after being struck by a bus directly outside Birmingham Children's Hospital, as family and community rally in support.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Firework Attack on Birmingham Bus - Police Hunt
West Midlands Police are hunting suspects after a firework was launched at a bus in Birmingham, forcing emergency evacuation and raising serious safety concerns about public transport security.
Council rejects industrial estate flats plan in Wednesbury
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
Birmingham's new traffic cameras: £70 fines explained
Birmingham City Council confirms new enforcement cameras are now active, issuing £70 penalties for traffic violations. Here's everything drivers need to know about the updated system.
95-year-old woman stuns police in high-speed chase
West Midlands Police were left speechless after a high-speed pursuit ended with the discovery of a 95-year-old female driver behind the wheel. The astonishing incident saw officers chasing the vehicle through residential areas before the shocking revelati
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.
Fireworks fired at Birmingham bus in shocking attack
CCTV captures the moment a reckless youth launches fireworks at a moving bus in Birmingham, putting passengers at risk and sparking police investigation.
West Bromwich shop faces alcohol licence ban
A West Bromwich convenience store could lose its alcohol licence following police concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour linked to the premises.
Labour pressured to expand free bus travel for under-25s
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street challenges Labour to extend free bus fares beyond current age limits as election battle over public transport intensifies.
Midlands Demands 24-Hour Transport to Save Night Economy
Business leaders and politicians demand urgent improvements to late-night transport across the Midlands, warning that unreliable services are strangling the night-time economy and leaving workers stranded.
Labour condemns West Midlands bus service changes
West Midlands Labour leaders launch scathing attack on Mayor Andy Street's bus service reforms, warning of 'managed decline' and devastating impacts on vulnerable communities across the region.
Smethwick storage raid uncovers suspected illegal migrant housing
West Midlands Police and Home Office immigration enforcement officers discover suspected illegal living conditions during coordinated raid on Smethwick storage facility, with multiple individuals taken into custody.
Bearwood Road closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle
A major emergency operation unfolded in Bearwood after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, forcing complete road closure and causing significant traffic disruption throughout Wednesday.
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