Birmingham's skyline is set for a dramatic overhaul with five multi-million-pound regeneration schemes. Discover how Smithfield, Martineau Galleries, and other projects will deliver thousands of homes and jobs.
HS2 Ltd's CEO admits the high-speed rail line cannot open between London and Birmingham by 2033. Read the latest on the project's 'fundamental reset' and revised schedule.
HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild confirms the 2029-2033 opening schedule is unachievable. Read the latest on the project's 'reset' and construction progress.
Residents in sought-after Water Orton endure a persistent 'fishy' odour linked to HS2 tunnel work, with complaints of dust, traffic, and a declining community. Read the full story.
A Warwickshire village is being 'destroyed' by HS2 construction, with a refugee saying the noise is louder than Kyiv bombs. The primary school is shrinking as families move away. Read the full story.
Water Orton Primary School is set to reduce its yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils by 2027. Local MP Rachel Taylor blames HS2 disruption for families leaving the area. Read the full story.
Birmingham's new lead commissioner eyes Barcelona-style status. Plus, a cat rescued from Vinted, HS2 updates, and festive events in our Christmas week digest. Stay connected to Brum.
Warwickshire Council leader George Finch insists 'big investors' are being secured to revive town centres, amid a heated debate over rising on-street parking charges. Read the full story.
HS2 engineers achieve a UK-first by sliding a 4,600-tonne viaduct deck over the M6 without a full closure, minimising disruption. A landmark moment for the high-speed rail project.
New CIPD research reveals the seven roles most likely to be replaced by AI next year. Discover which jobs are at risk and why a national upskilling drive is crucial.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
The Hussey Family Trust seeks an environmental impact ruling for 300 homes on land east of The Marsh in Wanborough, Swindon. Read the latest on this controversial development.
Over half of UK business leaders plan to slow hiring following the Autumn Budget, with many fearing further tax rises. Discover the impact on corporate growth.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker condemns Reform UK's 'reckless' call to scrap HS2, warning it threatens billions in investment and future jobs. Read the full clash.
Warwickshire Council plans to spend £500,000 of HS2 road safety funding to permanently keep temporary street lighting on Fosse Way. The move aims to enhance long-term road safety.
Discover how Birmingham City's new 62,000-seat stadium and Sports Quarter project will boost the economy, create jobs, and put the city on the global map. A new era begins.
Warwickshire County Council requests HS2 deadline extension to allocate £2.5 million for A446 Coleshill Junction safety improvements. Read the latest transport news.
Birmingham City's new 62,000-seater stadium The Powerhouse is projected to bring £750 million annually to the city's economy. Discover how this revolutionary venue will transform the region.
James Fletcher, 77, has been sentenced to eight years for rape and sexual assault of a woman and a child. Read the victims' powerful impact statements and learn about support available.
JD Sports Fashion warns annual profits will be at the lower end of forecasts due to rising UK unemployment and unseasonably warm autumn weather. Discover the full impact on sales.
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
Birmingham will host four Euro 2028 matches at Villa Park, generating £117m economic impact and creating jobs. The city celebrates its return to the world stage.
The monumental final phase of HS2 tunnelling from Old Oak Common to Euston is imminent, marking a crucial milestone for Britain's high-speed rail revolution that will transform London travel.
An in-depth analysis of Aston Villa's remarkable transformation under Unai Emery and the statistical reality behind the 'new manager bounce' phenomenon in football.
Ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art household waste centre in the West Midlands promise to transform recycling services, though local residents voice significant concerns about traffic and environmental impact.