20,000 Youth Training Pledges in West Midlands
West Midlands Mayor launches Youth Plan to create 20,000 training opportunities, tackling youth unemployment rates double the national average in some areas.
West Midlands Mayor launches Youth Plan to create 20,000 training opportunities, tackling youth unemployment rates double the national average in some areas.
The West Country's tourism industry has reached a record high of £2.7bn, supporting 43,000 jobs. Discover how visitors are boosting the local economy.
A £50 million subsidy protecting West Midlands bus routes from cuts has been extended for 15 months. Discover how this decision secures vital transport links for communities.
Discover the most peaceful woodland trails in the West Midlands for perfect winter strolls, each ending with a warm drink in a welcoming café. Plan your escape today!
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.
Explore Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham - a stunning 450-acre green space perfect for dog walking, family days out and nature lovers. Discover the animal farm, café and walking trails.
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.
Explore Welford-on-Avon, a picturesque West Midlands village perfect for scenic winter walks and cosy pub lunches. Discover its charm and community spirit.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a large quantity of cable was stolen from a site on Ridgacre Road in West Bromwich. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
Discover Twyning, an ancient Domesday book village near Birmingham. Explore river walks, a historic pub, and the new Cotswolds Designer Outlet for a perfect Christmas shopping weekend.
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.
Rossendale Ramblers have been treated to exceptional autumn colours on recent walks around Ogden Water and Clowbridge. Join their upcoming pub walk on November 15th or explore Yorkshire Peaks routes.
Explore the best picturesque walks in Birmingham and the West Midlands. From Kinver Edge to Sutton Park, find your perfect trail for a breath of fresh air and stunning views.
Discover the South Staffordshire Railway Walk, a flat 5.5-mile route with rich history and lovely views. Ideal for walkers, cyclists, and wheelchair users. Plan your visit today!
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.
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.
Discover 8 stunning winter walks in the West Midlands to boost your wellbeing this November and December. Explore canals, hills, and parks for crisp morning adventures.
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!
Discover how Rossendale's walking community is celebrating nature's autumn transformation with breathtaking colours and magnificent red kite sightings across the Lancashire valleys.
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.
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 eight stunning peaks within easy reach of Birmingham offering magical winter scenery and rewarding climbs without needing to travel to distant national parks.
Severe collision on M6 between J3 and J4 brings traffic to standstill with emergency services on scene. Motorists face lengthy delays during Tuesday morning commute.