Major reforms to public sector pensions are being planned by the new Labour government, affecting millions of workers across the UK. Discover how these changes could impact your retirement plans and what it means for the future of public services.
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.
Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart addresses rising crime concerns, public transport failures, and environmental initiatives in her latest constituency update for Stockport residents.
Birmingham's public spaces could see a major revitalisation as new legislation paves the way for designated activities including markets, performances and community events in previously restricted areas.
Commuters face travel nightmare with multiple train cancellations after emergency safety measures implemented around Birmingham's £200m development zone.
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'.
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.
Discover how planting garlic in your lawn could be the ultimate organic defence against aphids, mildew, and other common garden problems. This natural gardening tip is taking UK gardens by storm.
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.
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.
Residents in a Birmingham neighbourhood are breathing a sigh of relief as council contractors finally clear mountains of rotting rubbish that had become a breeding ground for rats and sparked health fears.
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.
Courageous commuter Graham Moffatt risked his life to protect fellow passengers when a knifeman went on a rampage aboard a Birmingham-bound train. Read the full story of this remarkable act of bravery.
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.
Exclusive: Labour considers mandatory 'Take Back Control' bills requiring councils to create bespoke powers for their communities in radical devolution shake-up.
Courageous railway employees disarmed a knifeman during a horrific attack on a West Midlands train, with new details emerging about their heroic actions that prevented greater tragedy.
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.
Shocking stabbing incident aboard a UK train leaves multiple people injured as emergency services rush to scene. Latest updates on police investigation and public safety concerns.
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.
CCTV captures the moment a reckless youth launches fireworks at a moving bus in Birmingham, putting passengers at risk and sparking police investigation.
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.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street challenges Labour to extend free bus fares beyond current age limits as election battle over public transport intensifies.
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.
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.
Get ready for a new era of rail travel across the Midlands as state-of-the-art trains prepare to hit the tracks, offering enhanced comfort and reliability for thousands of daily commuters.
A violent passenger choked a CrossCountry train ticket inspector at Birmingham New Street station after being caught without a valid ticket. The attacker has been jailed for 16 months.
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
Wolverhampton Council approves ambitious £27 million transport interchange project, promising to revolutionise city centre connectivity and boost local economy.
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.
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.