Birmingham drivers 'confused' by new one-way system
Motorists in Birmingham city centre report 'standstill' traffic and confusion due to a new one-way layout. Discover the key changes and the council's response.
Motorists in Birmingham city centre report 'standstill' traffic and confusion due to a new one-way layout. Discover the key changes and the council's response.
A father of three was fined nearly £300 after being 13 minutes late to his car. He lost his keys in a play centre ball pit and couldn't extend his parking stay. He's now calling for a change in the rules.
Merry Hill shopping centre has welcomed six major new retailers in 2025, including EE, B&Q, and Goldsmiths. Discover the latest additions transforming the Black Country destination.
The executive headteacher of two Birmingham nursery schools is absent as the council conducts a confidential internal process. Both schools remain open.
Dudley Council planners are set to decide on 13 new canal-side homes in Brierley Hill, while approving one HMO and rejecting another. Read the latest local planning news.
Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of headteacher Helen Masaun from Perry Beeches and Marsh Hill Nursery Schools in Birmingham. The council confirms an 'internal process' is underway.
Sandwell Council has approved plans to demolish the former Perry Hill Tavern in Oldbury, ending its use as a focal point for crime and disturbance. New housing is planned for the site. Read the full story.
Former Edge Hill University PhD student CD Rose has won the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his short story collection 'We Live Here Now', mentored by the world's first Professor of Short Fiction.
An independent evaluation reveals a pioneering three-year programme has successfully overhauled support for seriously ill children and their families in Lancashire and South Cumbria, filling critical service gaps.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Black Friday stabbing at Merry Hill shopping centre. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed. Call 101 with any information.
TV presenter Holly Willoughby admits driving without due care after knocking a man off his scooter in London. Read the full court details and potential penalties here.
A lavish charity dinner at Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid raised over £25,000 for Stepping Hill Hospital's NHS charity. The funds will support neonatal care and hospital gardens.
Leicestershire Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in Maris Play Park, Leicester. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Sandwell Council has refused plans to demolish the empty Crown Inn in Old Hill for a new shop, stating the land is reserved for future housing or employment use. Read the full details.
A 17-year-old boy was chased and stabbed at the Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Centre management reassures shoppers as police make an arrest. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after a 17-year-old was injured with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Police have increased patrols and are appealing for witnesses.
Explore the inside of Birmingham's Spring Hill Library, perfectly preserved like a time capsule three years after its controversial closure. Discover the community's fight for its future.
West Midlands Police arrest a 16-year-old boy after a teenager was chased and attacked with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A motorist captured a 'huge black rectangular' craft over Dudley. No aircraft appeared on flight radar, reviving memories of the legendary 'Dudley Dorito'. See the photos.
A 17-year-old was chased and stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Centre pledges increased security. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Police appeal for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at the Merry Hill shopping centre, causing chaos on Black Friday. Contact police with information.
A teenage boy was stabbed at Merry Hill's Eat Central food hall during Black Friday shopping chaos. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident which caused major traffic delays.
Explore Clent Hills, a hidden gem near Birmingham offering breathtaking 360° views of the Cotswolds, Shropshire Hills and Welsh borders. Perfect for a winter walk.
A teenager was stabbed at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Witnesses reported a 'samurai sword' and a slashing in the food hall. Police are investigating.
A teenage boy was attacked and stabbed at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.
Marks & Spencer has officially opened its fully transformed 100,000sq ft flagship store at Merry Hill, featuring a larger food hall and new fashion sections. Explore the new shopping experience today!
Edge Hill University becomes one of first UK institutions to join Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, signing memorandum with Ukrainian officials during London ceremony.
A man in his 70s has died after being hit by a black Audi A1 in a Farmfoods car park on Holyhead Road, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The Met Office has issued a warning for extensive hill snow across the UK this weekend, with five English counties most at risk. Stay informed on the latest forecasts.