Moving a Bluetooth speaker away from your router can instantly improve home WiFi, say Virgin Media O2 and Ofcom. Interference from nearby gadgets disrupts signals, so keep electronics at least one metre apart.
Birmingham Airport urges travellers to stay hydrated amid 36C heat, reminding them of liquid limits and free water refill points.
Royal Mail has issued a delivery update affecting 142 UK postcodes, including Wolverhampton, Brierley Hill, Rugby and Rugeley, as of 13 August.
Chiltern Railways will run a reduced timetable on Thursday 13 August as temperatures hit 38C, urging customers to travel only if essential. Services from Birmingham Snow Hill will be suspended from 10.15am.
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Car parking charges at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station are set to rise from 65p to £3 for rail ticket holders from August 17, sparking backlash from commuters, businesses, and politicians.
Lucas Digne has completed his £8.5m move to PSG and shared an emotional farewell to Aston Villa fans, thanking them for four unforgettable years.
Lavazza Espresso Capsules are now available on Amazon, offering café-quality coffee at home. With 100% Arabica blend and intense flavour, they're a top choice for coffee lovers.
Crystal Palace may re-sign Evann Guessand from Aston Villa after his loan spell, as Villa consider offloading the forward to free squad space.
Swansea boss Vitor Matos confirms new signing Ross Stewart won't make his debut against Birmingham City on Saturday, with the striker lacking match fitness.
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MOT bookings surge as the Andy Burnham government considers adding penalty points and vehicle seizure for driving without a valid MOT, new data shows.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says Kanya Fujimoto must play this season, either at St Andrew's or elsewhere, after a difficult first year.
Buses in Birmingham are diverted after an incident on a major route. Commuters face delays as services are rerouted. Authorities advise allowing extra travel time.
Buses in Birmingham are diverting after an incident. Multiple routes affected, causing delays. Commuters advised to check updates.
Ruebyn Ricardo will referee Birmingham City's Carabao Cup match at Swansea City, his first Blues game since the fiery Hull defeat last October.
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Tesco shoppers can save 5p per litre on fuel with vouchers after spending £60 in-store, as petrol prices hit 160p, a three-and-a-half-year high.
Hull City chairman Acun Ilicali's social media post suggests Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is set to join, ending his five-year spell at Villa Park.
Birmingham City have joined the race to sign FC Basel winger Philip Otele, valued at €5m, but face competition from Derby, Frosinone, and Lecce.
Under-16s lose free bus travel on August 31, the second rule change in weeks under Burnham, with fare cap set to fall by a third from 2027.
Children aged 5 to 15 can travel free on eligible buses across England throughout August 2026 under a Labour government scheme, with Andy Burnham confirming the change.
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Dan Briggs, CEO of Motorfinity, criticises PM Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap from January 2027, arguing it fails essential shift workers. The government's funding method draws further backlash.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes free bus travel for 16-18 year olds who take work placements, alongside technical courses for 14 year olds, to tackle youth unemployment.
Engineering works between Wolverhampton and Shifnal will reduce West Midlands Railway services on Sunday, July 26, with rail replacement buses in place until 7pm.
Andy Burnham announces £1 train tickets for children under 16 as part of the Great British Summer Savings drive, aiming to reduce costs for families.
West Midlands bus services face major changes this weekend affecting routes across Birmingham and the wider region. National Express and other operators adjust timetables from Saturday.
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Three new National Express West Midlands bus services (25, 142, 142A) launch Sunday, July 26, serving Merry Hill, replacing Diamond Buses routes.
Birmingham's child poverty crisis demands free bus travel for under-16s, says Graeme Brown, as £2 fare cap is a welcome but insufficient step.
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays affecting 20 postcode areas in the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton, Nuneaton, and Lichfield, as part of 141 UK-wide disruptions.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirms the £3 bus fare cap will be replaced by a £2 maximum from January, cutting fares by a third to help with cost of living.
The Government's new £2 bus fare cap will be funded through savings, not tax increases, as confirmed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The £454m scheme starts in January.
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Chancellor John Healey pledges no tax hikes to fund the new £2 bus fare cap, cutting fares by a third from January 2026 with £454 million in savings.
