Discover Kinver: Historic Rock Houses Near Birmingham
Explore Kinver, a charming Staffordshire village less than an hour from Birmingham. Discover the famous Rock Houses, Kinver Edge, and fun canal activities. Plan your visit today!
Explore Kinver, a charming Staffordshire village less than an hour from Birmingham. Discover the famous Rock Houses, Kinver Edge, and fun canal activities. Plan your visit today!
Three teenagers have been sentenced for a vicious stabbing in Morris Park, Alum Rock, which left a 15-year-old boy with life-changing injuries. Read the full court details.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for a vicious stabbing in a Birmingham park. The 15-year-old victim required eight hours of surgery. Read the full court report.
Mick Abrahams, founding guitarist of rock legends Jethro Tull and Blodwyn Pig, has passed away at 82. Bandmates Ian Anderson and Martin Barre pay tribute to his immense talent. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after cash stolen from a shopper's bag at Pak Supermarket on Alum Rock Road. Can you help identify this woman?
A male driver has died following a medical emergency in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services rushed to Wake Green Road but could not save him. Read the full story.
A woman has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road. Paramedics provided advanced life support but could not save her. Read the latest details.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency on Wake Green Road in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services were called at 7.28am on December 22. Read the full story.
Over 1,600 motorists fined in 39 days on Kent's A299 Thanet Way due to urgent safety measures for damaged road surfaces. Police urge drivers to respect the limit.
Wake Green Road in Moseley is closed following a serious collision. Police urge drivers to avoid the area as bus diversions are in place. Follow live updates.
Police renew appeal for witnesses to a fatal crash on Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, that killed a 22-year-old passenger. A £20,000 reward is offered for information.
A Birmingham mother shares her grief five years after her son and daughter-in-law died in a crash. She urges drivers to wear seatbelts and drive safely this Christmas.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
A road in south-west Birmingham was closed after a two-car collision at the junction of Scotland Lane and Frankley Lane. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Get the latest traffic updates.
A boy and three adults were injured in a two-car collision at a Handsworth junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Get the latest Birmingham traffic news.
A driver faces multiple charges after a collision on Soho Road, Handsworth, left a pedestrian dead and a woman seriously injured. Police appeal for witnesses.
The Handsworth community gathered for a poignant minute's silence after a fatal hit-and-run on Soho Road. A 54-year-old man died and a woman was injured. Police have made an arrest.
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision on Soho Road, Birmingham, which killed a 54-year-old man. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Birmingham. The road is closed as police search for the grey Corsa driver. Follow live updates.
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a collision left two pedestrians injured on Soho Road in Handsworth. One person has serious injuries. The road is closed.
A serious collision has led to the closure of the A41 Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham. Police are investigating and bus diversions are in place. Follow for live updates.
Discover ten tranquil West Midlands villages perfect for retirement or a slower pace of life in 2026. Explore historic pubs, scenic walks, and unique heritage.
A journalist's experience of being pulled over for driving too slowly on a dark, rainy night leads to a reflection on the vital role of police in keeping roads safe, especially during the festive season.
UK considers new driving laws for over-70s as data reveals they represent 13% of road fatalities. Read the full report findings and potential changes.
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
Birmingham enforces new 30mph limits on 27 major routes, cutting speeds from 40mph. Council declares 'road safety emergency' with new cameras installed. Find out which roads are affected.
A Birmingham resident says fly-tipping on Tarry Road has become a daily health hazard. He pleads for council action as waste piles up again immediately after clearance.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago rock band The Redwalls, has died at 40. The band supported Oasis on tour in 2005. Read the full tribute and career details.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.