Two Midland Post Offices to close as TG Jones branches shut
Post Office services in Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield face disruption as TG Jones stores close. Replacement branches could take six months to open, with alternatives listed.
Category : Metro Tram
Metro £100 fines for on-board ticket purchases from Monday
From Monday, September 14, West Midlands Metro passengers must buy tickets before boarding or face a £100 Penalty Fare, as conductor roles are scrapped.
Birmingham trams: On-board ticket sales end Sept 13
From 13 September, West Midlands Metro passengers must buy tickets before boarding. New Revenue Officers will enforce £100 Penalty Fares and check tickets using handheld devices.
WMCA buys National Express West Midlands in landmark bus deal
West Midlands Combined Authority buys National Express West Midlands, ending 30-year monopoly and bringing buses under public control in a secret deal.
New emergency power cut rule confirmed for households
Households can now face emergency power cuts at short notice under new rules confirmed for Andy Burnham's government, with Neso able to trigger rolling blackouts as a last resort.
Broken down tram halts Wednesbury-Wolverhampton line
A broken down tram has caused no service between Wednesbury Parkway and Wolverhampton, with disruption expected until approximately 5pm, according to West Midlands Metro.
Championship transfer record set to fall as Boro spend £40m
Middlesbrough's £14m move for Radek Vitek signals record-breaking Championship spending, with rivals West Ham and Wolves also splashing cash, while Birmingham City watch on.
Birmingham Tram Disruption: Planned Works Affect Services
Planned engineering works will disrupt West Midlands Metro tram services. Passengers urged to allow extra time and check timetables before travelling.
Tram Disrupted by Traffic Light Failure in Wolverhampton
Tram services in Wolverhampton faced major disruption after a failure of traffic lights at a key junction caused delays and cancellations, affecting commuters for several hours.
West Midlands Metro trams halted between Wednesbury and West Bromwich
West Midlands Metro services between Wednesbury and West Bromwich were suspended on Tuesday due to a track issue, with tickets accepted on alternative transport.
West Midlands Tram Stop Suspended Due to Signalling Fault
Services to a West Midlands tram stop are suspended due to a signalling issue, causing delays and diversions for passengers.
Trams Disrupted in Birmingham by Points Fault
Tram services in Birmingham have been disrupted due to a points issue, causing delays and cancellations for passengers on multiple routes.
Ryanair Check-In Now 60 Mins Before Flights from Nov
Ryanair will close check-in and bag drop 60 minutes before departure from November 10, up from 40 minutes, to help passengers clear security and reduce missed flights.
Birmingham Airport travel tips for smooth departures
Learn key tips for departing from Birmingham Airport: check routes, new security rules with 2L liquids, silent airport policy, and correct check-in zones.
Birmingham man with Ewan McGregor link gets tram named
A Midland Metro tram has been named after Birmingham-born Geoffrey Claydon, whose work on the Transport and Works Act 1992 revived UK tramways and inspired a character played by Ewan McGregor.
MP urges PM to extend pub hours for England v Mexico
Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti has written to the Prime Minister requesting a national licensing extension so pubs can show England's 1am World Cup match against Mexico, after councils denied late applications.
Royal Mail Ends Saturday Second Class Delivery
Royal Mail confirms it will no longer deliver second class post on Saturdays, aiming for a more reliable service as letter volumes decline. CEO pay rose to £6.9m despite profit drop.
Car Blocks Tram Line in Wolverhampton Services Disrupted
A car blocking tram tracks in Wolverhampton has halted all services into the city centre, causing major delays for passengers. Emergency services are on scene.
Metrolink Expansion Plans to Salford, Wigan, Bolton
A £1.5m business case for extending Metrolink to Salford Crescent, Salford Quays, Wigan, and Bolton has been approved by the Bee Network committee.
West Midlands Trams Stop Due to Overhead Line Damage
All West Midlands Metro tram services were suspended on Thursday after a vehicle damaged overhead power lines, causing major disruption across the network.
Bridge Crash Halts Tram Services Between Two Stations
A bridge crash on Great Bridge Road in Bilston has halted West Midlands Metro trams between Bradley Lane and Wednesbury Parkway, with ticket acceptance on West Midlands Railway.
Tram Disruption in Wolverhampton Due to Points Failure
Trams in Wolverhampton faced severe disruption on February 1 due to a points failure at Wolverhampton St George's, causing delays and cancellations on the Wolverhampton to Birmingham line.
Trams Break Down in Wolverhampton
Two broken down trams caused major delays for passengers in Wolverhampton on the West Midlands Metro network, with services suspended between Priestfield and Wolverhampton St George's.
Wolverhampton Tram Disruption from Points Failure
Trams in Wolverhampton faced delays on Tuesday due to a points failure at the Wolverhampton St George's stop, causing disruption to West Midlands Metro services.
Broken Down Tram Causes Major Disruption in Birmingham
A broken down tram on the Midland Metro network caused significant delays for passengers in Birmingham city centre during peak hours.
Metro Delays After Tram Removed from Service
Passengers on the West Midlands Metro faced delays after a tram was taken out of service due to a fault. Services resumed after a short suspension.
UK Braces for 32C Heatwave: Exact Date and Counties Revealed
The UK is set for another heatwave with temperatures reaching 32°C from June 15-16. Over 20 counties, including Yorkshire and Kent, will see highs above 30°C.
Metro Tram Delays Wolverhampton to Birmingham Continue
Passengers face ongoing delays on the Metro tram line between Wolverhampton and Birmingham due to a technical fault. Services are disrupted with no estimated time for resolution.
Fire at Caravan Park in Bridgnorth
Fire crews rushed to a caravan park in Bridgnorth to tackle a large blaze, with multiple units attending the scene to bring the fire under control.
Tram Disruption for Birmingham Pride 2026
Birmingham's tram services face major disruption today as the city celebrates Birmingham Pride 2026. Passengers are advised to plan alternative routes.
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