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.
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UK Couple Die in Spanish Flash Floods
Donald and Terry Turner, a retired couple from Burntwood, tragically died when their car was submerged during catastrophic floods in Valencia. Read their story.
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!
11 Major Changes Coming to School Curriculum
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
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 School Alumni Sell 280 Million Albums
Discover the extraordinary story of Birmingham's Moseley School, where former pupils have collectively sold over 280 million albums worldwide, creating one of Britain's most remarkable educational success stories.
School Lunch Ban Outrages Birmingham Parents
Thousands of Birmingham parents are protesting a controversial new 'gated lunch' policy preventing secondary school students from leaving campus during lunch breaks, sparking debates about child safety and independence.
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
Big Brother star Ben Duncan dies in hotel fall tragedy
Former Big Brother contestant Ben Duncan dies after falling from hotel roof in Brighton, leaving entertainment industry in mourning.
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.
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.
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.
Baby among four dead in devastating house fire
A catastrophic house fire in Staffordshire has claimed the lives of four family members, including a nine-month-old baby girl, in what police are describing as an unimaginable tragedy that has devastated the local community.
Family loses home in firework blaze tragedy
A Birmingham family lost everything when a firework display went horribly wrong, destroying their home and possessions just weeks before Christmas in a tragic turn of events.
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.
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.
Claudia Winkleman's heartbreaking fringe reason
Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman reveals the emotional family story behind her iconic heavy fringe that she's vowed never to remove.
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.
Three dead in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
A devastating suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Kingstanding claims three lives and leaves one fighting for survival as emergency services launch urgent investigation.
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.
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
Grandmother found dead on remote Scottish island
The mysterious death of 74-year-old grandmother Anne Callaghan on the isolated Isle of Lismore has left her family devastated and searching for answers as police continue their investigation.
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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