Dudley traders fear transport works will kill town centre
Businesses in Dudley report trade down 70% as major transport projects cause gridlock. Traders fear shoppers won't return after 'catastrophic' delays. Read the full story.
Businesses in Dudley report trade down 70% as major transport projects cause gridlock. Traders fear shoppers won't return after 'catastrophic' delays. Read the full story.
Over two million bus journeys have been taken by young people in Wales since the £1 fare scheme began. The Welsh Government initiative runs until August 2026.
Emergency services freed a woman from a three-car collision at the Bromford Lane junction in Oldbury. The road was closed for hours. Read the latest on the incident.
Dudley Zoo launches urgent fundraiser after Storm Goretti destroys Flamingo Falls enclosure. The zoo's 21 flamingos are safe, but repairs will cost over £75,000. Donate to help rebuild their habitat.
Bus patronage across the West Midlands fell by over 2% last quarter, with officials blaming the national fare cap increase, network cuts, and congestion. Discover the full story and what's being done.
Bus usage across the West Midlands has dropped by over 2%, with transport bosses blaming the national fare cap increase to £3. Discover the figures and what's being done.
Major change to free bus pass eligibility in England from April 2026 as state pension age rises. Find out how the new rules affect you and what concessions are available.
A bus lane camera relocated on Birmingham's Broad Street has led to a dramatic spike in fines, catching thousands more drivers. Motorists are warned to stay out of the bus and Metro-only zone.
Severe weather disrupts over 80 National Express West Midlands bus services. Check the full list of suspensions and route changes for Friday, January 9.
Essex County Council has secured over £68 million in government funding to improve bus reliability, connections, and accessibility across the county. Discover the plans.
Three high school pupils suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a bus window on Bolton Road. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene.
Birmingham City Council halts unauthorised car park at The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath. Campaigners call it a 'small victory' and demand owners refurbish or sell the historic site.
Driver training has commenced at Birmingham's three new Camp Hill line stations, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services for the first time since WWII. Read the latest updates.
A National Express bus driver suffered potentially serious injuries in a crash with a van at a Birmingham roundabout. Two passengers were also hospitalised. Read the latest traffic and safety update.
MPs debate extending free bus travel to all over-60s in England today. A 100,000-signature petition demands change. Will England align with Scotland, Wales & NI?
National Express West Midlands bus services face major disruptions in Birmingham and the Black Country on 5 January 2026 due to severe ice. Check routes before you travel.
Multiple National Express bus services in Birmingham, West Bromwich and Dudley are diverted due to icy conditions. A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice starts Sunday. Check your route.
A double-decker bus ploughed into a crowded stop outside a major Birmingham hospital, causing multiple injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
National Express West Midlands reports major disruption with over 15 bus services diverted or cancelled due to icy roads. Check the latest list of affected routes and live updates here.
Eight National Express West Midlands bus routes are diverted due to ice and snow on Friday, January 2. Check the full list of affected services and diversions here.
New bus lane cameras on Birmingham's Broad Street have issued 25,000 fines in their first year. Discover the enforcement details and how a camera adjustment led to a surge in penalties.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after beer and chocolates were stolen from a Dudley fuel station on December 20. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
A major petition calls for free all-day bus passes for over-60s in England, mirroring schemes in Scotland and Wales. The government responds citing costs and local authority powers.
Dudley Council outlines major regeneration projects for 2026, including a new bus station and Metro link, while confirming council tax will rise by 4.9%. Explore the key developments.
Erewash Borough Council invests £50,000 to upgrade bus shelters across the borough, including in Sandiacre and Long Eaton. Report issues via the council website.
Dudley Council announces major waste collection changes from April 2026, including weekly food waste pickups and new bins. Get ready for the switch.
A collision has forced the closure of A459 Dudley Street in Sedgley, Dudley, in both directions. Drivers are warned of significant congestion. Avoid the area.
Nearly 45,000 motorists have been fined for using bus lanes on Moor Street Queensway in Birmingham this year. Discover the city's most notorious traffic hotspots and how to avoid penalties.
Thousands more drivers have been fined after Birmingham City Council moved bus lane cameras on Broad Street. Discover the impact of the enforcement change and the surge in penalties.
Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.