New funding deal to save West Midlands bus services
A crucial funding deal is set to protect West Midlands bus services from cuts for 15 months. Learn how this affects local transport and the transition to a franchised network.
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Dudley Councillors Defect from Conservatives to Reform UK
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.
Call for cheaper West Midlands bus fares
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.
Dudley children's services 'inadequate'
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
West Midlands Bus Services Saved with £50m Funding
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
Historic Titan Works Set for Care Home Redevelopment
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.
Dudley Tory councillors defect to Reform UK
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.
Free Bus Travel for a Week in Birmingham Areas
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!
Teen girl punched 126 times in brutal Dudley bus attack
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.
Interim Boss to Lead West Midlands Transport Transformation
Exclusive: Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director to spearhead massive transport overhaul including bus reform, cycling infrastructure and rail improvements across the region.
Police hunt man after Birmingham bus driver threatened
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of man wanted for questioning after threatening behaviour towards bus driver in Birmingham city centre
Baby dies in Birmingham dog attack - police investigation
A nine-month-old baby has tragically died following a dog attack at a property in Birmingham, West Midlands Police have confirmed. The infant was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.
Fire extinguisher chaos on Birmingham bus sparks police hunt
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after yobs discharged a fire extinguisher on a busy Birmingham bus, forcing passengers to evacuate in a terrifying incident that could have had 'tragic consequences'.
Free Bus Pass Rule Change: What It Means
Major changes to England's concessionary bus pass scheme could see millions of older and disabled residents paying more for travel as local authorities consider new restrictions.
Hagley Road HMO rejected over cramped conditions
Dudley Council refuses controversial HMO conversion on Hagley Road, citing overcrowding concerns and inadequate living conditions for students in latest planning decision.
Girl, 11, fights for life after Birmingham bus collision
An 11-year-old girl from Tipton remains in critical condition after being struck by a bus directly outside Birmingham Children's Hospital, as family and community rally in support.
Firework Attack on Birmingham Bus - Police Hunt
West Midlands Police are hunting suspects after a firework was launched at a bus in Birmingham, forcing emergency evacuation and raising serious safety concerns about public transport security.
Walsall man charged in knife threat case
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.
Birmingham train stabbing: 'Allahu Akbar' shouts during attack
Exclusive details emerge of the horrifying knife attack aboard a Birmingham-bound train, where witnesses describe chilling shouts and multiple stabbings leaving passengers fighting for their lives.
Birmingham's new traffic cameras: £70 fines explained
Birmingham City Council confirms new enforcement cameras are now active, issuing £70 penalties for traffic violations. Here's everything drivers need to know about the updated system.
Dudley Council's student block rejected on green belt
Planning inspectors uphold decision to refuse major student accommodation development on protected green belt land in Dudley, dealing blow to council's housing plans.
Birmingham terror hero: Driver foils attack with emergency code
A Birmingham taxi driver's quick thinking and emergency code protocol helped prevent a potential mass casualty event during a city centre knife attack, earning him national recognition as a true community hero.
Dudley Metro extension faces mine shaft safety challenge
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.
Five New National Express Bus Routes Launch in Black Country
Major transport boost for West Midlands as five new bus services launch, connecting communities and improving travel options across the region with enhanced frequency and extended operating hours.
Fireworks fired at Birmingham bus in shocking attack
CCTV captures the moment a reckless youth launches fireworks at a moving bus in Birmingham, putting passengers at risk and sparking police investigation.
Labour pressured to expand free bus travel for under-25s
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street challenges Labour to extend free bus fares beyond current age limits as election battle over public transport intensifies.
Dudley's contaminated site set for 160-home transformation
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.
MP: Woman left without heating for 3 months in council failure
Dudley North MP Marco Longhi demands urgent action after constituent suffers through winter without heating or hot water while council failures continue.
Midlands Demands 24-Hour Transport to Save Night Economy
Business leaders and politicians demand urgent improvements to late-night transport across the Midlands, warning that unreliable services are strangling the night-time economy and leaving workers stranded.
Labour condemns West Midlands bus service changes
West Midlands Labour leaders launch scathing attack on Mayor Andy Street's bus service reforms, warning of 'managed decline' and devastating impacts on vulnerable communities across the region.
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