Edge Hill University names Dr Jo Wright as its new Chief Governance Officer. With over 20 years in higher education governance, she will lead strategic assurance and administration. Discover her vision for the university's future.
A major fire at a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill, Birmingham, has closed roads and diverted bus services. One person was hospitalised. Avoid the area.
Over 50 firefighters tackle a severe blaze at a Grade II-listed former factory in Birmingham's Hockley area. One man injured and roads closed. Read the latest updates.
Over 30 firefighters tackle a serious blaze in a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill. The historic structure, a former factory, is above Syriana restaurant. Avoid the area.
A significant fire has broken out in a high-rise on Constitution Hill, Hockley. West Midlands Fire Service has deployed eight crews. Avoid the area.
Jazz Reid, 33, has been sentenced to 38 years for a series of shootings while disguised as a food delivery rider. An eight-year-old girl was among his victims. Read the full story.
A popular Co-op supermarket in Chilthurst is closing permanently on January 23, with staff facing redundancy. Rising costs and shoplifting are cited as key reasons for the shutdown.
Passenger services on the long-awaited Camp Hill line and new stations in Darlaston and Willenhall are set to begin within months, ending decades-long waits.
Residents near Cannon Hill Park claim to have found the West Midlands' worst pothole. Drivers warn it's a major hazard and demand action. Have you seen worse?
Edge Hill University's Professor Geoff Beattie explains the neuroscience behind paint choices. Discover which hues boost creativity, reduce stress, or could harm your focus.
Edge Hill University's new podcast explores social prescribing for mental wellbeing, featuring Professor Michelle Howarth. Discover how community and nature offer powerful alternatives to medication.
Discover the top parks and hills for safe family sledging in Birmingham today, following significant overnight snowfall from Storm Goretti. Find your perfect snowy slope!
Plymouth City Council issues 18-month traffic order for Normandy Hill closure to facilitate National Grid connection works from January 2026. Plan your journey.
A probate notice for Janet Harris of Biggin Hill, Kent, invites claims by March 2, 2026. Creditors or beneficiaries must contact EMD Law LLP to secure their interest in the estate.
Stockport's specialist CURE team has saved an estimated 300 lives since 2020 by helping hospital patients quit smoking. Discover how their groundbreaking work is preventing disease and readmissions.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 Jan 2026 for a crane lift. Key National Express bus routes diverted. Full diversion details here.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 January for a crane lift. National Express West Midlands services 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 52, 74, 101, 126, X8 & X10 diverted. Full diversion details here.
West Midlands Police want to identify seven men after a fight spilled from a Bennetts Hill bar, leaving two injured. Call 101 with info.
Plymouth City Council issues a temporary traffic order for Normandy Hill closure from Jan 13-20, 2026, for National Grid utility works. Drivers urged to plan ahead.
Driver training has commenced at Birmingham's three new Camp Hill line stations, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services for the first time since WWII. Read the latest updates.
Explore Saltwells National Nature Reserve, home to the Midlands' largest free sculpture trail, ancient woodland, and a family-friendly pub, just opposite the Merry Hill shopping centre.
Hill Residential's plan for 200 homes on green-belt land near Failand sparks debate. Will the village's unique triangular shape be lost? Read the local reaction.
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals following an assault inside a McDonald's on Station Drive, Brierley Hill, in the early hours of December 3. Call 101 with information.
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport partners with local organisations to provide essential support and supplies for homeless patients this winter, tackling the critical link between health and housing.
Discover why Cannon Hill Park in Moseley is hailed as Birmingham's most compelling green space for a refreshing New Year's Day walk. Explore 80 acres of gardens and 120 acres of woodland.
Edge Hill University reflects on a landmark 2025, celebrating student achievements, award-winning research, and campus milestones that strengthened its community. Discover the year's highlights.
Lambeth Council is installing new speed cameras and a traffic filter to tackle dangerous speeding and cut-through traffic, following resident concerns. Find out the key locations affected.
The New Wellington in Brierley Hill cancels its New Year's Eve event due to unforeseen circumstances. The pub will close at 8pm and has issued refunds. Read the full story.
A mother and her two young children, aged 4 and 7, have died in a horrific house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the full story.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our guide to opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, and other major centres from December 29 to January 2. Find key times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.