Driver shortage hits West Midlands Ring and Ride service
New figures reveal a drop in Ring and Ride journeys due to driver shortages and congestion. Discover the service changes and future plans for accessible transport in the West Midlands.
New figures reveal a drop in Ring and Ride journeys due to driver shortages and congestion. Discover the service changes and future plans for accessible transport in the West Midlands.
MPs are set to question DWP officials over the WASPI women scandal after the Ombudsman raised 'serious concerns' about delays to promised remedial action. Read the latest.
New research reveals a plant-based diet with specific probiotics can slow PSA progression in low-risk prostate cancer. Experts also highlight lifestyle's crucial role in managing risk and outcomes.
The mystery over Stirchley's former Wildcat Tap is solved as Cork and Cage owners unveil The Cloak and Dagger. Discover the new community hub's ethos and opening plans.
Emergency services freed a woman from a three-car collision at the Bromford Lane junction in Oldbury. The road was closed for hours. Read the latest on the incident.
Three West Midlands fish and chip shops have been named among the UK's top 50 takeaways in the prestigious 2026 Fry Awards. Discover the local winners and what makes them special.
Step back in time with 25 evocative photos of Birmingham in the 1970s. See the Bull Ring, Rotunda, and more, recalling the city's prosperous era before the economic shift.
Six affluent London and South East authorities can increase council tax by more than 5% for two years without a local vote. Residents face steep hikes as funding shifts to deprived areas.
A 50-year-old man faces multiple charges after a fatal hit-and-run collision on Highters Heath Lane in Birmingham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow brings Midlands travel to a standstill. National Express West Midlands suspends all buses until at least 8:30am. Check latest updates.
A JLR worker from Acocks Green slipped on ice and saw his bin bag rip, spilling rubbish everywhere. The hilarious footage, shared on Facebook, has gone viral. Join BirminghamLive for more local stories.
Discover the 13 highest-rated fish and chip shops in Birmingham for 2026, based on customer reviews. Is your local favourite on the list?
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the West Midlands. Up to 20cm could fall in worst-hit areas from Thursday evening. Get the latest forecast.
A Royal Mail postman had to dash after his runaway trolley on an icy Nottingham street. Watch the funny Ring doorbell footage and get the latest UK snow warnings.
Vibrant ring-necked parakeets are thriving across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Discover the hotspots and reasons behind their surprising urban success. Send your photos to [email protected]
Revealed: The specific reason Birmingham residents are not receiving the £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment, while other West Midlands areas are. Find out the strict temperature rules.
Wild Zoological Park in Bobbington is closed on Monday, 5th January, due to a Met Office yellow weather warning. Ticket holders are offered refunds or transfers to focus on animal welfare during the cold snap.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow across the West Midlands, with travel disruption expected. Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing.
A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice is active across Birmingham and the West Midlands until Tuesday. Stay informed on the forecast and travel impacts.
Birmingham and the West Midlands face a prolonged cold snap with snow, ice, and travel disruption. Get the full Met Office forecast for the weekend and next week.
West Midlands Police urgently seek information on two 15-year-old girls, Phoebe and Hattie, missing from Birmingham since New Year's Eve. Call 999 if seen.
A team of 32 cyclists completed a 333km ride from Farnham to Paris, raising vital funds for Phyllis Tuckwell's new state-of-the-art hospice, set to open next spring.
MAFS UK 2025 bride Leisha hints at explosive drama in the upcoming second reunion episode, airing in February. Only one couple remains together.
Three people were injured, one seriously, in a two-car crash at a West Bromwich junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sunday evening. Read the latest updates.
Birmingham's landscape is set for a dramatic overhaul as five major schemes, including a new stadium and market demolition, received planning approval in 2025. Discover the details.
Pharmacists warn that common foods like grapefruit and leafy greens can weaken drugs or increase side effects. Learn how to make your treatment safer and more effective.
Step back to 1978 Birmingham. See the old Bull Ring, stars at the NEC, and a city transforming. Explore 26 archive photos revealing a different world.
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
A heritage railway near Birmingham is running special Christmas Day steam trains on a 'pay what you can afford' basis. Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine on a festive journey from Loughborough and Leicester. Book your magical alternative now!
Exclusive analysis of West Midlands Police figures ranks every Birmingham area for violence and sexual offences. See where your neighbourhood stands in the latest crime data.