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Tram services suspended on part of West Midlands Metro line after ambulance blocks tracks

A section of the West Midlands Metro tram network was brought to a halt on Monday morning after an ambulance became stationary on the tracks in Birmingham.

Supporting image for story: Tram services suspended on part of West Midlands Metro line after ambulance blocks tracks

Supporting image for story: West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled

West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled

Supporting image for story: Boxing Day traffic warning: Nearly 20 million cars expected on roads with M6 in the West Midlands set to be 'congestion hotspot'

Boxing Day traffic warning: Nearly 20 million cars expected on roads with M6 in the West Midlands set to be 'congestion hotspot'

Supporting image for story: Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways

Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of suspected West Midlands drink driving arrests were made last Christmas - with 26 incidents that left people injured

Hundreds of suspected West Midlands drink driving arrests were made last Christmas - with 26 incidents that left people injured

Supporting image for story: 'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands

'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands

Supporting image for story: Residents and taxi trade invited to have their say on updated taxi licensing policy

Residents and taxi trade invited to have their say on updated taxi licensing policy

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Supporting image for story: Delays possible as emergency Severn Trent Water works lead to temporary Wolverhampton lane closure

Delays possible as emergency Severn Trent Water works lead to temporary Wolverhampton lane closure

Supporting image for story: 'Delays likely' as Wolverhampton Severn Trent Water works due to get underway

'Delays likely' as Wolverhampton Severn Trent Water works due to get underway

Supporting image for story: Weight restriction is temporarily imposed on Wolverhampton road bridge in need of repairs

Weight restriction is temporarily imposed on Wolverhampton road bridge in need of repairs

Supporting image for story: Calls for Dudley Council to reverse ‘foolish’ grit bin policy

Calls for Dudley Council to reverse ‘foolish’ grit bin policy

Supporting image for story: Construction work on long-awaited new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country finally complete

Construction work on long-awaited new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country finally complete

Supporting image for story: 20mph limits proposed for seven Birmingham roads to improve safety around school - here's where

20mph limits proposed for seven Birmingham roads to improve safety around school - here's where

Supporting image for story: Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward

Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward

Supporting image for story: 'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals

'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals

Supporting image for story: 'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'

'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'

Supporting image for story: Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change

Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change

UK News

Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Used pyjamas and rotten fruit among most disappointing Christmas gifts – survey

Used pyjamas and rotten fruit among most disappointing Christmas gifts – survey

Viral News

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

World News

Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security

Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security