Luxury Dorridge house approved despite objections
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
A £21m development of 88 gas-free affordable homes is now complete at West Vale, Oldham. The project tackles the borough's housing crisis with sustainable design. Discover the new community.
Martin Lewis reveals millions may have overpaid student loans. Discover if you're due a refund and the simple steps to claim your money back now.
West Midlands Metro tram fares are set to increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's long-term financial sustainability.
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad anticipates 2025 operating profits of £32m-£33m, overcoming a challenging market through strategic restructuring and cost management.
An Arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures, frost, and potential snow to the West Midlands. Discover the full forecast and how to stay safe in the cold snap.
A man in his 20s has died after a stabbing on Hutton Road in Handsworth Wood. Police urge witnesses to come forward as a murder investigation is launched.
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
Luxury brand Burberry reports a reduced half-year operating loss of £18m and sales growth, signalling its 'Burberry Forward' revival plan is gaining traction. Discover the latest.
The Association of Fleet Professionals calls for urgent HMRC clarification on new advisory electric rates, warning current rules are 'confusing' and 'unfair' for thousands of company car drivers.
Denise Coates, founder of Bet365, leads the Midlands Rich List 2025 with a potential £9bn sale. Discover the full list of the region's wealthiest billionaires.
Martin Lewis reveals over 5 million Brits may have overpaid student loans. Learn how to check if you're owed hundreds and claim your refund today.
Discover the winners of the Midlands Finance Awards 2025, celebrating the region's top financial talent and innovation. Over £3,400 was raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
Over 100 Welsh apprentices celebrated graduation with Cambrian Training Company. The event also featured the Team Wales torch relay ahead of WorldSkills UK National Finals.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust confirms robust plans to continue Berwick's £35m community hospital construction after contractor Merit files administration notice. Learn how the project will proceed.
A councillor calls for cheaper short journey bus fares in the West Midlands as passengers pay £3 for any trip. A new fares strategy is expected by 2027.
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
Residents in Moseley, Kings Heath, and other Birmingham wards can claim a week's free bus travel. Apply online by December 1. Leave the car at home this winter!
York-based regenerative medicine company Tissue Regenix faces significant financial headwinds as it warns of potential funding challenges ahead, despite recent strategic progress.
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
Manchester City Council has approved plans for the city's tallest building - a 76-storey skyscraper that will transform the skyline and create thousands of jobs in a major regeneration project.
Construction begins on state-of-the-art 330,000 sq ft logistics facility at Chatterley Valley, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting Staffordshire's economy
A landmark £679 million contract has been signed to breathe new life into Liverpool's iconic Royal Eye Hospital, ending years of dereliction and creating a vibrant mixed-use destination in the heart of the city.
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of UK energy crisis as regulator Ofgem scrambles to find new supplier for thousands of households left in limbo.
A devastating fire has ripped through a Midlands sports facility, prompting a significant emergency response and subsequent arrest as authorities investigate the suspicious incident.
Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
A serious multi-vehicle collision involving multiple lorries has closed the M6 in both directions near Birmingham, leaving one man with life-threatening injuries and causing major travel disruption across the Midlands.
Discover the latest planning applications shaping Rochdale's future, from residential extensions to commercial developments and infrastructure projects validated up to October 31st.