M6 Motorway Closures Announced for Bridge Work
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption in early 2026 as a 60-year-old railway bridge is replaced. Full closures planned for two weekends. Plan your journey now.
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption in early 2026 as a 60-year-old railway bridge is replaced. Full closures planned for two weekends. Plan your journey now.
A new poll reveals a worrying gap in Gen Z's understanding of drink-driving dangers, with many seeing it as more acceptable. Read the full findings and expert reaction.
Birmingham City face a defensive crisis with Klarer suspended and Gray injured. Manager Chris Davies rules out a back five. See our predicted XI for the Championship clash.
Joanne Lewis, 57, gives up her Christmas to answer calls on Marie Curie's free support line, offering vital emotional support to those facing death and bereavement during the festive season.
Ryan Mason is set to ring the changes as West Bromwich Albion host Bristol City at The Hawthorns. Get the full predicted line-up and tactical analysis here.
Under-pressure Chris Davies is set to shake up his Birmingham City side for the crucial Championship clash with Derby County. Get the full predicted XI and team news here.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
HMRC has suspended a long-standing rule for UK borrowers paying interest overseas, creating new risks for cross-border deals. Find out what this means for your finances.
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.
Birmingham's new lead commissioner says the city must earn the respect of a true 'second city', drawing direct inspiration from Barcelona's global standing. Read the full analysis.
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 major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
Unai Emery is set to make one key change for Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Manchester United. Get the full predicted line-up and team news here.
Discover Stourbridge's record-breaking 3-minute train journey, the shortest in Europe. Explore the town's charm, from glass-making to football star Jude Bellingham.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa face Manchester United seeking a 10th straight win. Get the predicted XI, team news, and key player updates ahead of the Premier League clash.
Three new Birmingham railway stations are finished, with passenger services set to start early next year. The project ends an 80-year wait for rail travel in the area.
Construction is finished on five new stations in Birmingham and Walsall, marking a major step for the Camp Hill line's return. Passenger services are set to begin early in 2025.
Construction on five new West Midlands stations, including Kings Heath and Moseley, is finished. Passenger services will begin in early 2026, ending decades-long waits.
Construction on five new stations in Birmingham and the Black Country is finished. Services will begin in early 2025, restoring passenger trains to some lines after decades. Read more.
Birmingham City face Sheffield United in the Championship this weekend. We predict the Blues' line-up, including a key change for Bright Osayi-Samuel. Read the full team news.
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption as the motorway shuts between junctions 39 and 40 for two consecutive weekends in January for essential bridge work. Plan your journey now.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Vicky McClure reveals the AC-12 cast are keen for Line of Duty series 7, but only if the script is right. Get the latest on the BBC drama's potential return.
Commuters face major disruption as a police incident near the railway between Coventry and Nuneaton cancels trains. Expected to last until 8:30 on Tuesday 16 December.
The complete celebrity and professional dancer cast for the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2026 has been unveiled, with shows starting in Birmingham this January. Get your tickets now!
Get every live update from Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 with Barclaycard. See the star-studded line-up, backstage moments, and how to watch on TV. Don't miss out!
Live coverage and analysis as Birmingham City's poor away record faces a stern test against in-form Southampton at St Mary's. Follow all the action here.
Kamil Nobis, 21, is behind bars after police probe into the 'Jerry' line. Crack cocaine, heroin, and cash were seized. Report drug dealing anonymously.
Ryan Mason is set to make three changes to his West Bromwich Albion side for the crucial Championship clash with QPR. Get the full predicted XI and team news here.
Chris Davies faces a key selection call as Birmingham City target the Championship play-off places with a tough trip to in-form Southampton. Full predicted XI and analysis.