The Latest Breaking News from the West Midlands

A major UK airport will get better rail links from next year

The hourly service will connect to England’s third-largest aviation hub

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Meet Ryan: The 13-year-old who turns discarded cans into support for charities

A 13-year-old boy has turned thousands of discarded drink cans into a regular source of funding for food banks and charities in the West Midlands. Ryan came up with the idea after wanting to use his spare time to help people in need. What began as a simple collection project…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Car giant Range Rover launches first electric model

Car manufacturer Range Rover has launched its first fully electric vehicle, named the Range Rover Electric, with a starting price of £154,070. The new model is being manufactured at JLR's Solihull plant in the West Midlands following a major site transformation. About 9,000 Solihull workers and 1,500 employees across the…

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6

Incident is affecting the motorway northbound between junctions four and six in Birmingham

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Meet the offenders cleaning canals in the West Midlands as an alternative to prison

With the debate over prison overcrowding and what to do about it raging, one initiative offers an alternative solution

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

UK heatwave: Where are pollen levels going to be the highest this week?

The Met Office has issued its pollen forecast for the coming week, as temperatures are forecast to reach 34C in south east England. London and Cardiff are set to face very high levels of pollen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, while Leeds will experience high levels during the same period.…

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Easter traffic gridlock as crashes and queues spark UK motorway delays

Britain’s motorway network is heavily congested as the Easter getaway begins on Good Friday (April 3). The M6 Toll in the West Midlands is closed northbound between Junction 6 Brownhills Interchange and the M6 J11a Saredon Interchange due to a serious crash. There are also severe delays of 90 minutes…

The Independent UK · Apr 3

‘From the ground up’ – How Black Country volunteers are tackling the highest levels of inactivity in England

The most recent data shows stark levels of inactivity in one of the poorest areas in the country but the West Midlands is fighting back

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

Three Ways Liverpool Can Avoid More Molineux Misery in FA Cup

Liverpool are searching for redemption on their immediate return to the West Midlands.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 6

Caledonian Sleeper sees ‘most significant change to network in three decades’ with new stop added

It will open up a new direct connection between the Midlands and the Highlands

The Independent UK · Jan 14