Peel Ports £10m Liverpool investment boosts green logistics
Liverpool's maritime capabilities receive major boost as Peel Ports announces £10 million investment in new eco-friendly equipment and infrastructure, creating jobs and slashing emissions.
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Bristol Airport Expansion: 20M Passenger Plan Revealed
Bristol Airport reveals ambitious expansion proposal to increase capacity to 20 million annual passengers with new terminal facilities and enhanced transport links, promising economic growth and job creation.
Midlands drug dealers' lavish jet-set lifestyles exposed
Criminals across the Midlands are living the high life with luxury holidays, designer clothes and private jet flights - all paid for by their illegal drug empires. Police reveal how organised crime groups are flaunting their wealth while communities suffe
West Midlands' Top 10 Sunday Roast Pubs
From traditional carveries to gastropub gems, we reveal the West Midlands establishments serving the most spectacular Sunday roasts that locals can't stop raving about.
Macquarie buys Bristol & Birmingham Energy from EDF
Global investment giant Macquarie finalises strategic purchase of Bristol Energy and Birmingham Energy from EDF, marking significant consolidation in Britain's sustainable energy sector.
West Midlands Bonfire Night 2025: Firework Guide
Discover the most spectacular Bonfire Night celebrations across the West Midlands for 2025. From Birmingham to Wolverhampton, find dates, locations and family-friendly activities for an unforgettable Guy Fawkes Night.
£6.5m Railway Upgrade Kicks Off on Key Transport Route
A landmark £6.5 million railway enhancement project has commenced, promising significant improvements to track infrastructure and future service reliability across a vital transport corridor.
M54 Motorway Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Road
Severe disruption on M54 after serious multi-vehicle collision near Telford. Emergency services rush to scene as motorists face lengthy delays and diversions. Latest traffic updates.
Five Years On: Midlands Millionaire Mystery Unsolved
The mysterious vanishing of multi-millionaire Kevin Fagan remains an unsolved enigma five years after he vanished without trace from his Midlands home.
Rachel Reeves to announce major planning reforms and new towns
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
Birmingham's bridge bashing crisis costs £100k
Exclusive investigation reveals Birmingham's low bridges have been struck over 1,000 times in three years, costing taxpayers nearly £100,000 in repairs and causing major traffic disruption across the city.
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.
West Midlands' Best Villages & Towns 2025 Revealed
Discover which West Midlands communities have been named among the best places to live in 2025, from picturesque villages to thriving market towns offering exceptional quality of life.
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.
Police seize £1.2m cannabis factory in Birmingham raid
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
Midlands Metro extension delayed until late 2025
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
Kids Caught Setting Off Fireworks in Shocking CCTV
West Midlands Police release disturbing CCTV showing young children handling and igniting fireworks in residential areas, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire services.
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.
Fireworks hurled from car at pedestrians in shocking attack
Dramatic video captures dangerous fireworks attack on busy Midlands street as police launch urgent investigation into reckless endangerment.
Welsh Steel Firm Wins Network Rail Contract
Celsa Steel UK secures groundbreaking contract to supply recycled steel for Britain's railway infrastructure transformation, creating jobs and boosting sustainable manufacturing.
Organised crime gangs target Midlands in vehicle theft epidemic
West Midlands Police reveal shocking details of highly organised criminal networks targeting luxury vehicles across the region, with keyless car theft becoming the weapon of choice for sophisticated gangs.
Labour's EV plan faces charging infrastructure crisis
Industry leaders sound alarm over insufficient charging infrastructure as Labour pushes for accelerated electric vehicle adoption, threatening to derail green transport ambitions.
Rachel Reeves' four-point plan to tackle cost of living
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major economic reforms including planning system overhaul, infrastructure investment, and energy security measures to boost UK economy and ease financial pressures on households.
Black Country wins £20m for tech innovation hub
A major £20 million investment is set to transform the Black Country into a pioneering hub for sustainable technologies and digital innovation, creating new opportunities for businesses and residents across the Midlands.
Police appeal for missing Birmingham man Michael O'Connor
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 36-year-old Michael O'Connor, who vanished from his Birmingham home over a week ago. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information.
Willenhall & Darlaston Railway Stations Reopen After 60 Years
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
Wolverhampton's £27m Transport Hub Approved
Wolverhampton Council approves ambitious £27 million transport interchange project, promising to revolutionise city centre connectivity and boost local economy.
Ludlow: West Midlands Gem Among UK's Best Towns
Explore why the historic market town of Ludlow has been named one of Britain's finest places to visit, from its medieval architecture to award-winning food scene and vibrant community spirit.
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.
Birmingham's Hagley Road cycle lane divides city
Birmingham's ambitious Hagley Road cycle lane project sparks heated debate between cyclists celebrating newfound safety and motorists facing increased congestion in this major transport corridor overhaul.
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