Historic Walsall Building to Become NHS Staff HMO
Plans approved to convert historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bed HMO for NHS staff, preserving its heritage.
Category : Transport Projects
Birmingham Sports Quarter: New Train Station and Stadium Plans
Birmingham City FC reveals new details for Sports Quarter project, including a 12-carriage train station and tram line. Stadium could be ready by 2031/32 season.
Great Western Arcade Construction Starts in Birmingham
Work has started on Birmingham's Grade II-listed Great Western Arcade to connect it with the adjacent office block, causing some closures and rubble.
Vodafone Expands 5G Broadband to 3.7M UK Homes
Vodafone launches 5G Broadband, offering full-fibre-like speeds to 3.7 million homes across the UK, with no upfront costs or installation.
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Northern Leaders Welcome King's Speech Boost for Rail Plans
Northern leaders celebrate the Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill announced in the King's Speech, aiming to improve east-west rail connections across the North with a £45bn programme.
Revived HS2 Section Could Unlock Northern Rail Upgrades
A small HS2 link between Manchester Airport and Piccadilly is being resurrected, potentially enabling the Manchester-Liverpool line and broader Northern Powerhouse Rail improvements.
Birmingham Streets Transformation: Full List and Dates
Construction to revamp Birmingham city centre continues with a full list of streets and planned dates. Work runs until January 2028.
MP Urges Government to Fund Repair of Barston Bridge
Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti renews calls for government funding to save Barston Bridge, a vital 1859 structure in Solihull facing closure due to safety concerns and lack of council funds.
Jet2 Reassures on Flights After May 23
Jet2 assures customers that flights after May 23 are planned as normal, despite concerns. The airline also confirms no surcharges on bookings.
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Birmingham Rail Line Closed for HS2 Viaduct Installation
A section of the Cross City line will close from May 29 to 31 for HS2 viaduct installation. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield.
O2 Activates 5G+ Network in 33 Large Towns Across England
O2 has launched its next-generation 5G+ Standalone network in 33 large towns, 48 smaller towns, and 194 rural villages, enhancing connectivity for millions.
Grosvenor picks Manchester for first regional flexible workspace
Grosvenor Property UK has begun redeveloping The Hive in Manchester's Northern Quarter, appointing x+why to operate over 22,000 sq ft of flexible workspace as part of a £40m regional refurbishment programme.
South Wales Metro: More Than Just Transport, an Economic Driver
The £1.3bn South Wales Metro project is nearing completion, promising faster journeys and doubled capacity. Experts argue its true value lies in catalyzing wider economic regeneration, improving housing, and boosting social mobility across the region.
South Wales Metro Costs Hit £1.3bn as Transport Vision Expands
The South Wales Metro rail electrification project's cost has escalated to £1.3 billion, driven by inflation and delays. Transport for Wales CEO James Price outlines integrated bus franchising and network upgrades to transform public transport across Wale
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HS2 Bridge Over Canal Installed Ahead of Schedule
HS2 engineers have successfully installed a 130-metre steel bridge over the Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire, finishing the complex operation seven days early using innovative sliding techniques.
HS2 Delta Junction Viaduct Decks Completed Near Birmingham
Engineers have finished constructing four parallel viaduct decks at HS2's Delta junction near Coleshill, a key step in the high-speed rail project that will transform travel in the region.
Manchester's Underground Needs National Priority Status
As Manchester experiences unprecedented growth, calls intensify for central government to designate its underground railway plans as a national infrastructure priority with ringfenced funding to prevent historical failures repeating.
New £100m M5 Junction for Somerset Gigafactory
Infrastructure firm Costain wins £100m contract to build M5 Junction 22A near Bridgwater, providing critical access to Tata's £4bn Agratas gigafactory at Gravity Smart Campus.
Historic M61-M6 Link Road Plan Revived After 80 Years
Plans for a transformative east-west road linking Bolton and Wigan, first proposed after WWII, could be revived. Wigan Council outlines a phased strategy to connect the M61, M6, and M58 motorways.
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West Midlands Transport Review: 168 Projects Under Scrutiny
The Rosewell Review is assessing 168 transport schemes across the West Midlands to determine how best to allocate £2.4 billion in devolved funding, with decisions expected by Autumn.
Dudley traders fear 'ghost town' from transport project delays
Dudley businesses report trade down 70% as prolonged West Midlands Metro extension and road works create a 'catastrophic' situation. Will shoppers ever return?
Dudley traders fear 'ghost town' from transport works
Dudley businesses report trade down 70% as three major transport projects cause huge disruption. Traders doubt shoppers will return after delays to the Metro extension and new interchange.
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.
Dudley traders hit by triple transport project works
Councillors slam the 'devastating' cumulative impact of three major transport schemes on Dudley town centre businesses, with traders lost and market depleted. Read the full story.
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Last chance to comment on 20mph plans near Chilcote School
Residents and parents in Hall Green have until 5 January 2026 to give feedback on major road safety proposals, including a new 20mph zone, bollards, and pedestrian refuges around Chilcote Primary School.
World's Longest Underwater Tunnel Approved in China
China greenlights the 76-mile Bohai Strait Tunnel, slashing travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the £23bn project's impact and challenges.
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