Six West Midlands Attractions Named Best in England
VisitEngland awards six West Midlands attractions for exceptional visitor experiences. Discover the 2025 winners and plan your next day out in the region today!
VisitEngland awards six West Midlands attractions for exceptional visitor experiences. Discover the 2025 winners and plan your next day out in the region today!
A new petition demands mandatory 20-year sentences for fatal drug-driving offences and permanent licence bans. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested following two separate assaults in Birmingham where women were kicked. Police are continuing their investigation and appealing for witnesses.
A woman in her 70s is in a critical condition after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road, Harborne. Police have arrested a 39-year-old man. Contact police with information.
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
A 'crucial' congestion-cutting scheme for Wolverhampton's busy Willenhall Road junction has been approved. The project promises improved traffic flow and new cycle routes, with work starting 2031.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political row over by-elections. Discover how this shifts the council's balance of power.
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
Motoring experts reveal a simple 20-second mirror adjustment that can dramatically improve rearward vision and help prevent serious collisions on UK roads.
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political storm. Council leader demands by-elections as 'turquoise wave' claims momentum. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old girl was violently punched 126 times in a horrific bus attack in Dudley, leaving her with serious facial injuries as passengers watched helplessly.
Exclusive analysis of Labour's potential pay-per-mile road tax system that could replace fuel duty and VED, creating a fairer charging model for the EV era.
The UK government is considering a radical overhaul of vehicle taxation that would charge drivers based on miles travelled rather than vehicle ownership. This major policy shift could replace traditional road tax and fuel duty with a new digital tracking
A woman remains in hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Stratford Road in Shirley. West Midlands Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the collision that occurred near the Robin Hood roundabout.
Major Highway Code changes coming this Tuesday will affect all UK motorists. Discover the new hierarchy of road users and how it impacts your driving responsibilities.
Dudley Council refuses controversial HMO conversion on Hagley Road, citing overcrowding concerns and inadequate living conditions for students in latest planning decision.
A significant gas leak has forced the closure of a busy section of Coventry Road in Birmingham, with engineers working around the clock and disruption expected to continue for days.
A man has been arrested following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in West Midlands. Emergency services rushed to the scene but despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.
A woman has been seriously injured in a collision outside Birmingham's Aldi supermarket, prompting road closures and major traffic disruption during Thursday morning rush hour.
A 28-year-old Walsall man faces multiple charges after residents were reportedly threatened with a knife during a disturbance on a residential street. Police confirm court proceedings are underway.
A devastating week on West Midlands roads has claimed five lives, including a teenage boy and elderly pedestrian, raising serious concerns about road safety measures and infrastructure.
Millions of UK drivers are unaware of this crucial Highway Code rule that could result in hefty fines and penalty points. Discover the regulation that's catching motorists out.
Planning inspectors uphold decision to refuse major student accommodation development on protected green belt land in Dudley, dealing blow to council's housing plans.
Essential safety investigations into unstable mine shafts must be completed before the transformative £50 million Dudley Metro extension can proceed, with work potentially starting within months.
New research reveals shocking road surface dangers putting British drivers at risk. Discover which common road defects are causing accidents and how to protect yourself.
A derelict and contaminated former industrial site in Dudley is set for a dramatic transformation into 160 new homes, breathing new life into what was once considered an eyesore in the Black Country.
Dudley North MP Marco Longhi demands urgent action after constituent suffers through winter without heating or hot water while council failures continue.
A major emergency operation unfolded in Bearwood after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, forcing complete road closure and causing significant traffic disruption throughout Wednesday.