Major Rail Disruption in West Midlands Until Tonight
Urgent track repairs between Telford and Wolverhampton cause major rail disruption, with cancellations and 60-minute delays. Passengers advised on alternative travel.
Urgent track repairs between Telford and Wolverhampton cause major rail disruption, with cancellations and 60-minute delays. Passengers advised on alternative travel.
Cardiff Council seeks to buy land at the Central Quay redevelopment to build up to 730 homes, focusing on affordable and council housing to tackle the city's housing emergency.
Urgent track repairs between Wolverhampton and Telford Central cause major Monday morning disruption. Passengers warned of cancellations and delays. Full details and travel advice here.
At least 39 people are dead after a horrific high-speed train crash near Córdoba, Spain. Officials are 'extremely baffled' by the derailment and head-on collision.
At least 10 killed and hundreds injured after a high-speed train derails and collides in Andalusia. Emergency services are on the scene. Read the latest updates.
A man and woman have been arrested following a targeted knife attack on a driver in Crudington, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Police are hunting a knifeman after a driver was injured in a 'targeted attack' on the B5062 in Crudgington, Telford. Witnesses with dashcam footage are urged to come forward.
West Midlands state pensioners to receive £85 supermarket vouchers as the Household Support Fund is extended for 12 months. Find out if you qualify.
The iconic Caledonian Sleeper train made its inaugural stop in Birmingham, offering a direct overnight route to the Scottish Highlands. Discover ticket prices, onboard amenities, and dreamy holiday stays.
A six-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being struck by a quad bike ridden by two men in Stirchley, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon.
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert settles the heating debate. Discover if leaving it on low or turning it on/off saves money on your energy bills. Find your best strategy now.
The inaugural Caledonian Sleeper service departs Birmingham International for Inverness on January 15. Travel overnight to Scotland's epic landscapes from £84. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.
Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping in Wigan after a woman was grabbed and threatened. The suspect is described as a white male, 6ft 1in. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
The identities of three teenagers who murdered Peter Cairns in a random Telford stabbing are revealed. Read the full story of the tragic case and the life sentences.
West Mercia Police are investigating after a Telford man was robbed at knifepoint during a Facebook Marketplace sale. The force urges caution when meeting buyers.
Airlines warn passengers of potential flight disruption as further snow is forecast for parts of the UK this weekend. Check your flight status before travelling.
wed2b, the UK's largest bridal retailer, opens its new Birmingham Central store on January 14. Brides can get free goodie bags and win a free dress.
BBC Traitors host Claudia Winkleman reveals her go-to lunch spot in Birmingham while filming The Piano. Discover her food choice and why she loves the city's station.
TV star Rylan Clark shares before and after photos of his complete central London flat renovation, designed to mirror a suite at The Langham hotel. See the stunning transformation.
Storm Goretti forces reduced rail services across the Midlands. Network Rail explains the serious safety risks of ice and snow on the tracks. Travel only if necessary.
BBC Traitors host Claudia Winkleman was spotted filming The Piano in Birmingham, where she declared New Street Station the best in the country. Read her full verdict and see the photos.
The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman was seen filming Channel 4's The Piano in Birmingham's Grand Central with co-judge MIKA. The show's fourth series is set to air this spring.
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 40 weeks after admitting 20 charges of theft from stores in Telford, including stealing coffee worth £12. Read the full police statement.
Rail services between Birmingham New Street and Walsall face severe disruption after a train broke down near Hamstead. Check for live updates and alternative travel arrangements.
Telford & Wrekin Council announces £85 supermarket vouchers for eligible pensioners and extended food voucher scheme for children, funded by DWP's extended Household Support Fund.
Shoppers queued overnight for new Birmingham store openings in 2025. The secret? Generous free goodie bags for early customers. Discover which brands drew the biggest crowds and what's coming in 2026.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
West Mercia Police arrested a man after discovering Class A drugs and £1,000 cash on the M54 near Telford. Read the full details of the early-hours bust.
Eurostar passengers face major disruption after a power supply incident in the Channel Tunnel forced all services to be cancelled. See the latest updates and travel advice.
The Welsh Government is contributing £22m to upgrade Cardiff Central station, a non-devolved asset, to unlock £117.8m in UK funding. The project aims to handle 20 million passengers by 2035.