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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.
48 Homes Planned for Former Willenhall Social Club Site
Exciting redevelopment plans could see a former Willenhall social club transformed into 48 new homes, breathing new life into a disused brownfield site in the heart of the community.
Direct Swindon-Birmingham trains return in December
Direct rail services between Swindon and Birmingham are set to resume this December, reconnecting two major economic hubs and offering passengers faster, more convenient travel options without changes at Bristol Parkway.
New Manchester Metrolink Stop Set to Transform Trafford Wharf
A major transport upgrade is coming to Greater Manchester as plans for a new Metrolink stop at Trafford Wharf receive the green light, promising to unlock economic growth and improve connectivity for businesses and residents alike.
Walsall's Rooftop Street Food Venue Approved
Walsall is set to welcome an exciting new rooftop street food venue with panoramic views, transforming the town's culinary scene and creating new jobs.
Bridge Closure Backlash: Historic Crossing Shutdown Extended
Frustration mounts in a UK community as vital bridge repairs face significant delays, forcing lengthy detours and disrupting daily life while vinyl record sales hit remarkable highs.
Rail Chaos: Empty Trains Amid Service Cuts Anger Passengers
Furious commuters across the West Midlands are questioning the logic behind drastic rail service reductions as trains continue to run virtually empty while passengers face overcrowding and cancellations.
Walsall Secures £20m Funding for Economic Revival
Walsall Council secures major £20m funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity Fund to drive economic growth, support local businesses, and create new opportunities across the borough.
Birmingham train cancellations after £200m safety cordon
Commuters face travel nightmare with multiple train cancellations after emergency safety measures implemented around Birmingham's £200m development zone.
Cars sit idle 96% of time in UK
New research reveals the astonishing inefficiency of car ownership in the UK, with vehicles sitting idle for 23 hours daily. Discover what this means for urban planning and your wallet.
Midlands school lockdown after armed police incident
A secondary school in the Midlands was placed on immediate lockdown as armed police responded to serious concerns about a individual in the community, prompting emergency safety measures.
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.
Walsall's £50 Garden Waste Charge Sparks Anger
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
£6.5m Railway Upgrade Kicks Off on Key Transport Route
A landmark £6.5 million railway enhancement project has commenced, promising significant improvements to track infrastructure and future service reliability across a vital transport corridor.
Train guard's heartbreaking reply goes viral
A poignant exchange between a railway worker and passenger reveals the hidden emotional toll on transport staff, sparking widespread discussion about compassion in public transport.
Dudley Metro extension faces mine shaft safety challenge
Essential safety investigations into unstable mine shafts must be completed before the transformative £50 million Dudley Metro extension can proceed, with work potentially starting within months.
Midlands Best Secondary Schools Named in 2025 Guide
The latest Real Schools Guide 2025 has unveiled the top-performing secondary schools across the Midlands, with several institutions achieving outstanding results in education quality and student development.
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.
Midlands Metro extension delayed until late 2025
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
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.
Families challenge 'discriminatory' school transport cuts
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
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.
Mum ran illegal 27-child taxi service to school
A Birmingham mother operated an unlicensed taxi service transporting 27 children to school in a dangerous and illegal operation that put young lives at risk.
Willenhall & Darlaston Railway Stations Reopen After 60 Years
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
School Scarecrow Joins English Heritage Trail
A creative scarecrow crafted by St Nicholas School pupils makes history by joining the official English Heritage trail, celebrating local heritage and community spirit
Wolverhampton's £27m Transport Hub Approved
Wolverhampton Council approves ambitious £27 million transport interchange project, promising to revolutionise city centre connectivity and boost local economy.
Labour's pay-per-mile road tax plan faces fury
Labour faces backlash after confirming pay-per-mile road pricing remains an option, despite Conservative claims the policy had been scrapped. Birmingham motorists express outrage over potential tracking and costs.
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.
Mum's school email blunder invites parents to 'orgy'
A Birmingham mother's hilarious autocorrect fail turned a routine school event invitation into an X-rated mix-up that has parents across the UK laughing.
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