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Disaster looms for HS2 as government watchdog declares costly rail project “unachievable”
The high profile HS2 rail project has been branded with a red rating and declared "unachievable" by a government watchdog. The beleaguered HS2, which has been bogged down by spiralling…
Hit-and-run suspect bailed over horrific death of 7-year-old girl described by mum as a “star”
A 14-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Walsall has been released on bail today, say police. The family of the victim who died…
14-year-old boy arrested after tragic hit-and-run death of little girl in Walsall
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a young girl was fatally wounded in a hit-and-run collision in the West Midlands. Police…
Birmingham council launches Brum Breathes Fund to help improve air quality across city
A new funding scheme to help improve air quality in Birmingham has launched today (June 1), with funding available to support schemes in every one of the city’s council wards.…
New children’s book challenges gender stereotypes by celebrating women bus drivers
A new children’s book celebrating women bus drivers from the West Midlands, is aiming to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage girls to consider a career as public vehicle operators. National Express bus driver…
Shocking scenes as car crashes into Small Heath corner shop
A car smashed through pedestrian railings and tore through a shop shutter in the early hours of this morning in Coventry Road, Birmingham. The shocking incident took place on Saturday…
Shocking scenes as car crashes in 20mph zone in Ladypool Road
Local residents in Ladypool Road, Birmingham, were left in shock after a car crashed in a 20mph zone on Sunday morning. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and…
Court building evacuated and trams halted in Birmingham after “substance” spill
Tram services were disrupted in Birmingham after reports of an unknown "substance" inside a court building in Bull Street this afternoon. The area immediately outside the Civil Justice Centre, and…
National Express West Midlands bus strike ends as drivers accept new pay deal
The bus strike, which has affected thousands of people across the region, has come to an end as National Express West Midlands drivers accepted a new pay deal on Saturday…
Tragedy in Birmingham as young girl dies after being struck by bus
A 15-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a bus in the Sheldon area of Birmingham on Saturday (18 March). The devastating accident took place in Sheaf Lane…