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Points failure at Wolverhampton Railway Station causing delays and alterations
3+ day, 44+ min ago (133+ words) Passengers travelling through the West Midlands are facing disruption early this morning after a points failure at Wolverhampton. Train operator West Midlands Railway confirmed shortly before 5:30am on Good Friday that services running through Wolverhampton are subject to delays and alterations....
Transport Secretary mulls running HS2 trains at slower speed to keep costs down
1+ week, 6+ day ago (489+ words) Reducing the high-speed rail project from its intended speed of 360km per hour could save an amount in the "low billions, Heidi Alexander said. HS2 could run at a slower speed than originally planned as part of a drive to keep the…...
Aston Villa star stuns fans as he swaps pitch for big screen in Peaky Blinders Netflix promo
2+ week, 2+ day ago (271+ words) Aston Villa's international full back Matty Cash has stunned fans after swapping the pitch for the big screen in a surprise new role. The 28-year-old defender has been a key part of the Villa side as they look to make…...
The best destinations to fly to from Birmingham Airport - according to you
3+ week, 5+ day ago (528+ words) Each year, thousands of travellers pass through the terminals of Birmingham Airport, hopping on flights to whisk them away from the West Midlands. From sun-soaked Mediterranean escapes to cosmopolitan European hubs, the airport connects travellers to hundreds of destinations, making…...
Former West Midlands Police constable denies misconduct over ‘intimate relationships with four criminals’
3+ week, 6+ day ago (243+ words) A former West Midlands Police officer has denied misconducting herself by having intimate relationships with four criminals and accessing their computer records. Kayleigh Moye, 29, was told she will face a trial in September 2028 after denying four counts of misconduct in…...
Telford MP meets Transport Minister to press case for new direct Shropshire to London train service
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (392+ words) A Telford MP has met with the Transport Minister to press the case for a new Shropshire to London rail service. Shaun Davies MP met with Lord Hendry, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, to discuss the latest…...
I visited a friendly north Shropshire village full of charm - and residents worried about what comes next
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) Baschurch may be rich in community spirit, but locals fear the village's fast growth is outpacing the services they rely on. Baschurch is a village proud of its rural identity and strong community spirit, but a growing worry is taking…...
'We remain fully committed to learning from these events' - West Midlands Police respond to MP report on Maccabi Tel Aviv Vs Aston Villa fan ban
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (426+ words) West Midlands Police have responded to a parliamentary committee report that said local political pressure may have influenced the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans…...
‘Political pressure’ from Birmingham councillors may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans from Aston Villa match, MPs say
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (535+ words) Local political pressure may have played a part in the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, a committee of MPs has concluded. Birmingham councillors had a "disproportionate opportunity to exert influence,…...
Snow warning issued for West Midlands - where and when warning will come into force
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) Watch the Met Office forecast, as a snow warning is issued for the West Midlands. The Met office has issued a snow warning for parts of the West Midlands, with delays to road, rail and air travel possible. A yellow…...