Trafford Centre car park chaos traps shoppers for hours
Furious shoppers were trapped in gridlocked car parks at the Trafford Centre for over two hours. Read about the traffic hell that caused major delays and a public safety outcry.
Furious shoppers were trapped in gridlocked car parks at the Trafford Centre for over two hours. Read about the traffic hell that caused major delays and a public safety outcry.
Shoppers faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre as car park chaos left them stuck for hours. One woman had to direct traffic. Read the full story of the post-Christmas sales nightmare.
Post-Christmas bargain hunters faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre, with some trapped for over two hours. One woman had to direct traffic herself. Read the full story.
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Swimmers from St Helens, Prescot, and across the North West delivered a medal-laden weekend at the Trafford Metro meet, while Masters athletes triumphed at the European Short Course Championships in Poland.
Nearly 100 people gathered for 'Carols on the Steps' in Altrincham, raising donations for Trafford Food Bank. The festive event featured live music and community spirit.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
Aston Villa may turn to Sheffield United's Michael Cooper in January after Manchester City blocked a move for James Trafford. The £15m-rated keeper offers a top-class alternative.
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.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
Manchester City have decided against selling goalkeeper James Trafford in January, dealing a blow to Aston Villa, Wolves, Newcastle and Tottenham's transfer plans.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Aston Villa are preparing for Emiliano Martinez's potential January exit, with Manchester City's James Trafford tipped as the ideal long-term replacement. Read the latest transfer news.
An Essex couple ditched their gas boiler for a revolutionary heating system, cutting their energy bills from £375 to just £40. Discover how this green tech works.
Birmingham's street lighting cuts have left central areas in darkness, raising safety fears after a tragic stabbing. Council, Mayor and Bullring respond.
Katie Fox, 34, fatally stabbed at Birmingham bus stop opposite Worcester Street - the city centre's worst crime hotspot with 965 reported incidents this year.
Two men and a 15-year-old boy are charged after a 17-year-old was stabbed near The Bull statue in Birmingham city centre. Police increase patrols following the incident.
West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.
Birmingham's iconic New Street Station media screens will be reactivated in 2026 after years of darkness. The Bullring owner confirms plans to restore the landmark displays.
Birmingham's iconic New Street station LED screens, dark for years, will finally be reactivated in 2026. Discover the full story behind the revival of these city landmarks.
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
West Midlands Police pledges increased city centre patrols after two stabbings leave one woman dead and a teenage boy with serious injuries. Read the latest updates.
Get a first look inside the new Apple Select store at Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Discover the latest Apple products, including the iPhone 17, now available.
West Midlands Police confirm four separate stabbings in Birmingham city centre are not connected. A 34-year-old woman was fatally wounded. Get the latest updates.
The Range has opened a new home and garden store in Oldbury, featuring a Garden Centre by Homebase. First 50 customers received goodie bags. Discover the new one-stop shop now!