Rat spotted running around Birmingham New Street station
A passenger filmed a rodent running near Starbucks at Birmingham New Street just after midnight. Network Rail says it has pest control measures in place. Watch the video.
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Walsall residents hit by 400% energy bill hike
Residents in Walsall tower blocks see energy bills quadruple after a new heat network system leaves them unable to switch providers or access Ofgem price caps.
Energy bills to rise £100 for grid upgrades
UK households face a £100 rise in energy bills to fund a £28bn national grid infrastructure upgrade. Ofgem says the investment is essential for security and the green transition. Read the full details.
Ofgem approves £28bn energy network upgrade, bills to rise
UK households face an extra £108 on annual energy bills by 2031 to fund a £28bn infrastructure upgrade. Ofgem says net impact will be lower due to future savings. Read the full breakdown.
New M5 Mini Service Station Approved in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.
UK landline shutdown begins in 12 locations
Openreach begins UK landline shutdown with 12 locations first on the cut-off list. The move to full-fibre digital infrastructure will see 4,600 exchanges closed nationwide.
Walsall tenants hit with energy bill quadrupling
Hamilton House residents see energy costs soar from 4p/kWh to 17.67p/kWh as councillor slams housing provider over 'take it or leave it' pricing. Read the full investigation.
UK Motorways Get Major Connectivity Upgrade
Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage on over 40 UK motorways, including the M1 and M25, to boost EV adoption and improve driver safety. #EV #Connectivity
Walsall residents hit by shock energy bill hikes
Residents in Walsall tower blocks feel betrayed as energy bills triple and quadruple overnight. WHG defends the move, citing unsustainable costs. Full story inside.
Christmas rail chaos: 2,500 trains cancelled in £130m upgrade
Major festive travel disruption as key UK rail lines close for 32 days. Plan ahead for Christmas journeys with essential travel advice and project details.
Nationwide pledges branch network until 2030
Nationwide Building Society commits to keeping its entire network of 696 branches open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of high street bank closures. Discover how this supports communities.
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.
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.
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.
New Manchester Metrolink Stop Set to Transform Trafford Wharf
A major transport upgrade is coming to Greater Manchester as plans for a new Metrolink stop at Trafford Wharf receive the green light, promising to unlock economic growth and improve connectivity for businesses and residents alike.
Birmingham Moor Street Station: February Platform Closures
Network Rail announces significant improvement works at Birmingham Moor Street station, affecting multiple platforms throughout February. Essential travel information for passengers.
BT, EE & Virgin Media 3G Network Shutdown 2025
Millions of UK mobile users face significant changes as traditional 3G services are being phased out by major providers. Here's what you need to know about the 2025 switch-off and how it affects your connectivity.
Birmingham train cancellations after £200m safety cordon
Commuters face travel nightmare with multiple train cancellations after emergency safety measures implemented around Birmingham's £200m development zone.
£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.
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.
Amazon and Microsoft Networks Crash in Major Outage
Massive internet disruption hits thousands as tech giants Amazon and Microsoft suffer simultaneous network failures, bringing down popular services across the UK and beyond.
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