Thousands of new homes planned for Midlands region
Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
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Macquarie invests in Birmingham and Bristol Airports
Global investment giant Macquarie Group acquires significant stakes in Birmingham and Bristol Airports, signalling strong confidence in UK regional aviation growth and economic recovery.
New UK Driving Rule Starts Tuesday - Full Details
Major Highway Code changes coming this Tuesday will affect all UK motorists. Discover the new hierarchy of road users and how it impacts your driving responsibilities.
Brentwood MP Champions Local Progress and Investment
Alex Burghart MP reveals significant developments for Brentwood and Ongar, including education investment, infrastructure improvements, and community support initiatives.
Gas leak closes Coventry Road - major disruption until weekend
A significant gas leak has forced the closure of a busy section of Coventry Road in Birmingham, with engineers working around the clock and disruption expected to continue for days.
Solihull cycle route plan to transform travel
Solihull Council unveils ambitious plans for a new strategic cycle route connecting key locations across the borough, aiming to reduce congestion and promote active travel.
Peel Ports £10m Liverpool investment boosts green logistics
Liverpool's maritime capabilities receive major boost as Peel Ports announces £10 million investment in new eco-friendly equipment and infrastructure, creating jobs and slashing emissions.
Bristol Airport Expansion: 20M Passenger Plan Revealed
Bristol Airport reveals ambitious expansion proposal to increase capacity to 20 million annual passengers with new terminal facilities and enhanced transport links, promising economic growth and job creation.
Man arrested after fatal pedestrian collision in West Midlands
A man has been arrested following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in West Midlands. Emergency services rushed to the scene but despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.
Serious crash closes key Birmingham road during rush hour
A woman has been seriously injured in a collision outside Birmingham's Aldi supermarket, prompting road closures and major traffic disruption during Thursday morning rush hour.
Macquarie buys Bristol & Birmingham Energy from EDF
Global investment giant Macquarie finalises strategic purchase of Bristol Energy and Birmingham Energy from EDF, marking significant consolidation in Britain's sustainable energy sector.
£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.
Five road deaths in one week spark safety crisis
A devastating week on West Midlands roads has claimed five lives, including a teenage boy and elderly pedestrian, raising serious concerns about road safety measures and infrastructure.
Hidden Highway Code rule risks £1,000 fine
Millions of UK drivers are unaware of this crucial Highway Code rule that could result in hefty fines and penalty points. Discover the regulation that's catching motorists out.
Rachel Reeves to announce major planning reforms and new towns
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
Birmingham's bridge bashing crisis costs £100k
Exclusive investigation reveals Birmingham's low bridges have been struck over 1,000 times in three years, costing taxpayers nearly £100,000 in repairs and causing major traffic disruption across the city.
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 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.
UK Drivers Warned Over Dangerous Road Surfaces
New research reveals shocking road surface dangers putting British drivers at risk. Discover which common road defects are causing accidents and how to protect yourself.
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.
Welsh Steel Firm Wins Network Rail Contract
Celsa Steel UK secures groundbreaking contract to supply recycled steel for Britain's railway infrastructure transformation, creating jobs and boosting sustainable manufacturing.
Labour's EV plan faces charging infrastructure crisis
Industry leaders sound alarm over insufficient charging infrastructure as Labour pushes for accelerated electric vehicle adoption, threatening to derail green transport ambitions.
Rachel Reeves' four-point plan to tackle cost of living
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major economic reforms including planning system overhaul, infrastructure investment, and energy security measures to boost UK economy and ease financial pressures on households.
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.
Council refuses pavement for disabled resident's safety
A frustrated grandfather speaks out after Birmingham City Council rejects his plea for a pavement on a dangerous road where his disabled wife and grandchildren risk their safety daily.
Police crackdown on dangerous off-road bikers
Police forces across the West Midlands are launching a major crackdown on illegal off-road biking, with new powers to seize vehicles and arrest riders causing havoc in communities.
Birmingham's Hagley Road cycle lane divides city
Birmingham's ambitious Hagley Road cycle lane project sparks heated debate between cyclists celebrating newfound safety and motorists facing increased congestion in this major transport corridor overhaul.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Birmingham city centre collision
A pedestrian has sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Birmingham city centre. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident that occurred near St Martin's Queensway.
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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