Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
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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.
Chancellor urged to protect family tax credits
Rachel Reeves urged to protect vital support as concerns grow over plans to scrap working family payments amidst cost of living crisis.
£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.
Hero passenger confronts knifeman on Birmingham train
Courageous commuter Graham Moffatt risked his life to protect fellow passengers when a knifeman went on a rampage aboard a Birmingham-bound train. Read the full story of this remarkable act of bravery.
Meta cuts 660 UK jobs in latest tech purge
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
DWP's Urgent Universal Credit Warning: Don't Lose £1,200
The Department for Work and Pensions issues critical alert to Universal Credit claimants about major changes that could slash payments by hundreds of pounds annually.
Train guard's heartbreaking reply goes viral
A poignant exchange between a railway worker and passenger reveals the hidden emotional toll on transport staff, sparking widespread discussion about compassion in public transport.
Universal Credit cut triggers health crisis across UK
New research exposes how the £20 weekly Universal Credit reduction is causing severe mental and physical health crises across the UK, with food banks reporting unprecedented demand.
Hero staff stop train knife attack in West Midlands
Courageous railway employees disarmed a knifeman during a horrific attack on a West Midlands train, with new details emerging about their heroic actions that prevented greater tragedy.
Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.
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.
Multiple People Stabbed in UK Train Attack
Shocking stabbing incident aboard a UK train leaves multiple people injured as emergency services rush to scene. Latest updates on police investigation and public safety concerns.
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.
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.
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.
Morrisons cuts prices to help shoppers save Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons announces major price cuts across essential Christmas items to help struggling families during the cost-of-living crisis.
Morrisons cuts prices on 160 products before Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons cuts prices on 160 popular products including milk, bread and vegetables to help struggling families ahead of Christmas shopping season.
Families challenge 'discriminatory' school transport cuts
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
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's HMRC office closure crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour may be forced to reconsider HMRC office closures amid cost of living pressures, putting thousands of civil service jobs at risk across the UK.
Eastern Airways makes majority of staff redundant
Regional airline Eastern Airways has confirmed devastating job cuts affecting the majority of its workforce as part of a significant operational overhaul following route reductions.
New Trains Revealed for Midlands Railway Network
Get ready for a new era of rail travel across the Midlands as state-of-the-art trains prepare to hit the tracks, offering enhanced comfort and reliability for thousands of daily commuters.
Passenger jailed for strangling train inspector
A violent passenger choked a CrossCountry train ticket inspector at Birmingham New Street station after being caught without a valid ticket. The attacker has been jailed for 16 months.
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.
Labour's pay-per-mile road tax plan faces fury
Labour faces backlash after confirming pay-per-mile road pricing remains an option, despite Conservative claims the policy had been scrapped. Birmingham motorists express outrage over potential tracking and costs.
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.
80mph Storm Warning: Power Cuts and Travel Chaos Ahead
The Met Office has issued urgent weather warnings as a powerful storm packing 80mph winds threatens widespread disruption across Britain this week.
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