West Midlands Metro sees ridership surge past pre-pandemic figures, fueled by network expansions and improved passenger experience. West Midlands Tram Rides Exceed Pre Covid Levels After Improvements Metro bosses say investments boosted ridership. Birmingham’s West Midlands Metro did well. Passenger numbers went past pre-pandemic levels. The Department for Transport has new data. They show 8.3…
New speed camera vans target problem roads in the Midlands. Data reveals locations with the most speeding offenses. More Speed Camera Vans Deployed in Midlands High Risk Roads Targeted West Midlands Police got more speed camera vans. They watch traffic closely in problem spots. These vans park on roadsides, watching for speeders. You never know…
Passengers must check new schedules. Changes affect Birmingham & Black Country routes today. West Midlands: Bus Route Changes Alert for Birmingham Passengers National Express West Midlands changed some bus routes. Passengers should check bus schedules. Changes started today. The changes affect many routes in Birmingham, and also go through the Black Country. Some routes changed…
West Bromwich High Street struggles, with numerous takeaways, barber shops, and concerns about safety and cleanliness. Midland Street Dominated by Empty Barber Shops and Takeaways I checked out West Bromwich High Street. It was a Thursday morning in the Black Country. The market was busy with people. Shops had Valentine’s Day decorations. But some parts…
Usman Jamal gets 8 years for a violent Dudley disorder involving a shooting and stabbing on May 5, 2022. Gunman Jailed: Shots Fired and Man Stabbed in Black Country Trouble Usman Jamal is going to prison. He played a part in some street trouble. This happened in the Black Country. A man got stabbed. Someone…
Antisocial behavior increased in many West Midlands areas in 2024, with significant rises in reports across Birmingham and Black Country. Midlands Antisocial Behaviour Rises Check Your Postcode for 2024 Many West Midlands areas saw more antisocial behavior. Willenhall had a really big jump in reports, according to crime data from last year. This confirms the…
Investigation underway after Lye fire. Businesses impacted, road closures in place. Firefighters tackled the major incident. Investigation Begins After Lye Businesses Damaged By Major Blaze A big fire happened in the Black Country. It started on Hayes Lanes, Lye, Stourbridge. This was Saturday, February 8, at 5:45 p.m. Firefighters worked hard to control it. The…