Car Flips on Roof in Kings Heath, Birmingham
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham. Two people were assessed for minor injuries. Bus routes were temporarily disrupted. Read the latest traffic updates.
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham. Two people were assessed for minor injuries. Bus routes were temporarily disrupted. Read the latest traffic updates.
Worcester City Council approves extra funding for the Scala Theatre renovation, citing fire safety and National Insurance costs. The £16.2m project remains on track for its 2026 opening.
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
A two-car collision on the M6 northbound between J15 and J16 has closed two lanes, causing severe delays of up to an hour and six miles of tailbacks for post-Christmas travellers.
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
A woman in her 70s has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road in Chadbury. A 54-year-old driver is in custody. Read the latest on the investigation.
A woman has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road. Paramedics provided advanced life support but could not save her. Read the latest details.
A boy and three adults were injured in a two-car collision at a Handsworth junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Get the latest Birmingham traffic news.
Drivers on the M5, M6, M25, M4 and M60 face severe delays as the festive getaway begins. The AA warns of 24 million cars on roads this Friday. Plan ahead now.
Birmingham's M5/M6 interchange is among the UK's worst traffic hotspots as the Christmas getaway peaks today. Drivers face severe jams with 24.4 million cars expected on roads.
West Mercia Police are searching for a potentially injured person following a serious collision on the A38 near Wychbold. The crash involved a stolen vehicle and a police car. Contact police with information.
Severe 40-minute delays on M6 southbound near Birmingham after police-led incident. Six-mile queues and lane closure cause major disruption. Latest traffic updates.
A Worcester woman must tear down a two-storey garden building after neighbours complained. The council refused retrospective planning permission for the 'eyesore'.
New data reveals Birmingham drivers wasted 57 hours in traffic this year, a 6% rise. The city ranks in the UK's top five for congestion. Discover the worst routes and the national cost.
Residents in Worcester's Pearmain Close clash with the council over a historic cedar tree. The council cites its high value, but locals claim roots are damaging property. Read the full story.
A 150-year-old shoe shop in Worcester is shutting down for good, with the family business stating it is no longer viable. Discover the story behind this high street loss.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
Jake Morris, 30, has been sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for a violent assault in Worcester. The court heard he punched the victim and pushed her down concrete stairs.
The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.
Vijay Kumar, 30, died after a fatal attack in Worcester. His family describe a man who 'cared deeply'. Police continue enquiries. Call 01905 331099 with information.
A 78-year-old woman died after being hit by a car outside The Bull Inn in Worcester. A 33-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Worcester councillors urge motorists to report and photograph pavement parking, highlighting risks to pedestrians. New research commissioned as 42% of drivers support a ban.
A Green councillor calls for Reform UK to screen its own figures for criminal conduct and homophobic attitudes, challenging the party's focus on asylum seekers. Read the full story.
Asylum seekers in Worcester, who escaped religious persecution and death threats, feel 'very vulnerable' after summer protests. A local charity calls for a refugee forum.
BT is appealing Worcester City Council's rejection of its modern digital hubs, which offer free wifi and USB charging. The final decision now rests with a planning inspector.