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December 25, 2024

Revealed: The exciting changes coming to Birmingham Airport

News|7 hours ago

December 24, 2024

Two arrests after Amazon van stolen whilst driver delivered parcels

News|19 hours ago

West Midlands business leaders back call for M54 link road

News|20 hours ago

December 23, 2024

Free buses for New Year’s Day - West Midland Mayor announces after Christmas offer success

Black Country truckers line up to raise Christmas spirits with convoy run

December 22, 2024

Trams running to Wolverhampton again after vehicle blocked the tracks on Saturday night

December 21, 2024

NHS hospital trusts in Wolverhampton, Walsall and Sandwell have increased parking charges - here's by how much

December 20, 2024

Flooding cleared after causing misery on major Wolverhampton commuter route

Road closed for five days near Merry Hill due to gas leak - buses diverted

Brierley Hill|Dec 20

West Midlands Metro passengers warned of delays as a tram is out of service

Roads across West Midlands and Shropshire to get new £61m repairs funding boost

December 19, 2024

'Uncertainty causes problems with train travel' - Wolverhampton rail users have their say on strikes and delays

December 18, 2024

Drivers get first outing on brand new multi-million-pound road and motorway junction

Why closure of Holyhead port will mean quieter times for A41 through Shropshire and the Midlands

Fallen trees cause travel disruption in Wolverhampton and Bearwood as strong winds hit the West Midlands

Trains delayed between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton due to high winds

Smoke billows across M6 after vehicle fire - lanes closed in both directions with severe delays

December 17, 2024

Why train chaos looms for New Year as Avanti staff walk out

'Disappointed: West Midlands Mayor speaks out about bus fare increase

Smethwick people speak out after fatal road collision in which a boy, 2, died

December 16, 2024

Major traffic disruption on the M6 near the A38 Spaghetti Junction as lorry overturns - latest update

easyJet launches first flights from Birmingham to key ski and snowboarding destination

Business|Dec 16

Emergency services rush to scene in Walsall following concerns for woman

December 14, 2024

De-regulation of West Midlands buses moves a step closer as mayor meets passengers in Walsall

Roadworks on motorways and trunk roads to be lifted for the festive getaway

Single fares for buses across West Midlands set to rise in new year

Where to find free car parks for Christmas shopping in the Black Country and Staffordshire

December 13, 2024

Trains delayed thanks to points failure between Stourbridge and Birmingham

Stourbridge|Dec 13

'Avoid crackers & party poppers': Birmingham Airport issues Christmas getaway advice as surge in passenger numbers expected

Transport|Dec 13

Avanti West Coast train workers’ strike plans suspended

December 12, 2024

Dudley road closed following concerns for woman's safety

Heritage railway in Mid Wales battles back after Storm Darragh damage

Christmas traffic to be 'busiest on record' - with West Midlands predicted to be 'hotspot'

December 11, 2024

'We need residents to support this' - Consultation launched on accident hotspot junction near Sedgley

Two-way traffic on major Stafford road will return next week as improvement work draws to a close

December 10, 2024

Avanti West Coast train managers to strike in dispute over rest day working

Train lines between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton blocked for hours due to trespass incident

Transport website temporarily offline for 'essential' maintenance

Three M6 slip road closures in Staffordshire announced by National Highways West Midlands

December 9, 2024

Rail services disrupted across the Midlands as trains damaged and a landslip blocks line

December 8, 2024

Wolverhampton tram services temporarily stopped due to vehicle on tracks

Rail disruptions in West Midlands as trees fall on tracks and damage overhead wires

Storm Darragh: What's happened so far as fresh weather warning issued

December 7, 2024

Major proposals to introduce a new bus franchise system for West Midlands passengers take a step closer

December 6, 2024

Overnight M42 roadworks cancelled due to Storm Darragh

Birmingham Airport issues advice: What you should do if you have a flight booked during Storm Darragh

Railway passengers facing widespread disruption due to signalling communication issues

West Midlands Railway warns of train travel disruption due to nationwide fault

Transport|Dec 6

December 5, 2024

Train line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury reopens after 'emergency services incident' by the line

Points failure on rail line between Wolverhampton and New Street causing delays to all services