Hero staff stop train knife attack in West Midlands
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.
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Bleed Kit Vandalism Sparks Police Hunt in Wednesbury
West Midlands Police launch investigation after vandalism destroys essential public access bleed kit in Wednesbury, raising community safety concerns.
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.
Multiple People Stabbed in UK Train Attack
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.
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.
Danger Cladding: 85 West Midlands Buildings At Risk
Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.
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.
Birmingham police and council target dangerous drivers
West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council unveil groundbreaking partnership to tackle dangerous driving with new enforcement powers and community reporting tools.
Urgent UK warning over deadly letterbox fire risk
UK fire chiefs issue urgent warning about deadly letterbox dangers as energy costs soar and households seek alternative heating methods. Discover the simple protective measure that could prevent tragedy.
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.
Fireworks hurled from car at pedestrians in shocking attack
Dramatic video captures dangerous fireworks attack on busy Midlands street as police launch urgent investigation into reckless endangerment.
New Trains Revealed for Midlands Railway Network
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.
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.
Passenger jailed for strangling train inspector
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.
Winter footwear warning for women drivers
Motoring specialists reveal why wearing certain types of footwear while driving could lead to accidents and invalidate insurance claims. Essential safety advice for women drivers.
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.
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 urged to scrap outdated MOT rules in safety overhaul
Industry leaders demand urgent reform of Britain's MOT system as Labour faces pressure to deliver on road safety promises and modernise vehicle testing standards.
New vehicle tech becomes mandatory for UK drivers
Revolutionary safety technology including Intelligent Speed Assistance will become compulsory on all new vehicles sold in Britain from July 2026, dramatically changing how we drive.
Mum's 'ghost' sighting reveals terrifying security breach
A mother's eerie encounter with what she thought was a ghost in her baby's nursery uncovered a disturbing security breach that will make you double-check your home security.
HGV drivers risk £7,300 fines for paperwork errors
Professional lorry drivers could face staggering £7,300 penalties for incorrect tachograph entries under new DVSA enforcement crackdown targeting road safety violations.
DVSA Scraps Major MOT Change - Full Story
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has reversed its decision on a major MOT adjustment that would have affected millions of drivers across Britain. Find out why the planned changes have been abandoned.
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.
Coventry Police Warn of Far-Right Protest Disorder
West Midlands Police issues urgent warning as extremist groups target Coventry city centre, with significant police operation planned to maintain public safety.
CCTV Appeal After Mum Attacked in Birmingham
West Midlands Police release urgent CCTV footage after mother was violently assaulted while shopping with her children at Birmingham's Pallasades shopping complex.
Police hunt for man after Birmingham city centre assault
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information after a woman was seriously assaulted in Birmingham city centre on Saturday night. The incident occurred near the Bullring shopping area.
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