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…
Dudley council votes against outsourcing leisure centers after protests. Vote ensures council control for five years. Protest Before Vote Ends Leisure Centre Outsourcing Plan in Dudley People protested the outsourcing of Dudley leisure centers. The council voted on the centers’ future, and protestors celebrated a crucial vote win. The vote concerned leisure centers across the…
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…
Birmingham’s street racing ban, allowing jail time, continues. The ban covers multiple areas until at least 2027. Birmingham Street Racing Ban Extended: Jail Time Possible for Drivers Street racing is illegal around Birmingham. Courts issued some rules about it. These rules stop dangerous driving events. A judge looked at these rules again in late February.…
Councillors object to a plan to turn a Dudley pub into a children’s home, citing safety and crime worries. Dudley Councillors Oppose Childrens Home Plan for Former Bush Inn Pub Some Dudley councillors are worried about a plan to turn a pub into a children’s home. The pub, called the Bush Inn, is on Buffery…
Dudley seeks a temporary public health director for £600 daily while already employing one at nearly £106,000 annually. Dudley Council Seeks £600 a Day Director Despite Existing One Dudley needs a temporary public health director. They will pay up to £600 per day, which could total £169,000 a year. Dudley already has a public health…
Three men face 20 years in jail after a Birmingham police chase led to the seizure of a revolver and ammunition. Birmingham: Three Jailed After Police Chase, Revolver & Ammo Seized Three guys went to jail. Their combined sentence is 20 years. This happened after police found a gun. The cops chased them in Birmingham.…
Two 14-year-old girls were assaulted at Merry Hill. Police investigate unprovoked attack; one girl sustained facial injuries. Girls Attacked by Group of Youths at Merry Hill Shopping Center Two girls, both 14, were hurt at Merry Hill shopping center. One teen had injuries to her face. The girls were together when a group of kids…
West Midlands gets £8.6M boost to fix 88,000 potholes, improving road quality & safety for drivers in Coventry, Dudley, and more. West Midlands Roads: Extra Cash to Tackle Potholes and Resurface Highways Hey, I have news about road repairs! The West Midlands got more money for fixing roads. They got an extra 30% for highway…
A 64-year-old man was arrested after being filmed waving a gun during a family argument in Dudley, UK. Man Arrested After Brandishing Gun During Family Dispute in Dudley Okay, listen to this crazy story. Martin Gordon had a loud family fight that escalated from inside the house to the street. He was 64 years old;…