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March 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders: Filming locations you can visit as The Immortal Man hits cinemas

Peaky Blinders: Filming locations you can visit as The Immortal Man hits cinemas

Supporting image for story: Punctuality and value for money of rail services ranked - see how satisfied customers are with Avanti, West Midlands Railway and Cross Country

Punctuality and value for money of rail services ranked - see how satisfied customers are with Avanti, West Midlands Railway and Cross Country

March 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'People are scared': Founder of Wolverhampton coding school films missiles over hotel while stranded in Dubai

'People are scared': Founder of Wolverhampton coding school films missiles over hotel while stranded in Dubai

Supporting image for story: Advice to holidaymakers amid 'most significant travel disruption since pandemic' - what to do if your flight is cancelled

Advice to holidaymakers amid 'most significant travel disruption since pandemic' - what to do if your flight is cancelled

Supporting image for story: West Midlands man reveals Dubai 'like a ghost town' after 'seeing interceptors outside window while watching TV'

West Midlands man reveals Dubai 'like a ghost town' after 'seeing interceptors outside window while watching TV'

Supporting image for story: Tram disruption for Wolverhampton and Birmingham due to vital works and 'private event'

Tram disruption for Wolverhampton and Birmingham due to vital works and 'private event'

March 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Five 'under-the-radar' market towns in the West Midlands that are perfect for a peaceful day out

Five 'under-the-radar' market towns in the West Midlands that are perfect for a peaceful day out

February 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: The 5 longest direct routes available from Birmingham Airport in 2026

The 5 longest direct routes available from Birmingham Airport in 2026

February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: The little West Midlands market town that boasts a magnificent Castle - stayed at by King Henry VIII

The little West Midlands market town that boasts a magnificent Castle - stayed at by King Henry VIII

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire runners to take on Ironbridge Half Marathon to support Ukraine aid mission

Staffordshire runners to take on Ironbridge Half Marathon to support Ukraine aid mission

Supporting image for story: 'My visit to India has made me reflect on my Britishness' - West Midlands poet Roshan Doug takes emotional trip to India

'My visit to India has made me reflect on my Britishness' - West Midlands poet Roshan Doug takes emotional trip to India

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘We left our home in Cannock for half price rent and sunshine in Egypt and the people are so welcoming’

‘We left our home in Cannock for half price rent and sunshine in Egypt and the people are so welcoming’

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: World-famous Flying Scotsman to visit West Midlands this month - dates and prices

World-famous Flying Scotsman to visit West Midlands this month - dates and prices

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: Going on holiday with your dog? Our nine-point checklist

Going on holiday with your dog? Our nine-point checklist

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Three new restaurants and new executive lounge to open at Birmingham Airport as part of major terminal transformation

Three new restaurants and new executive lounge to open at Birmingham Airport as part of major terminal transformation

Supporting image for story: Why Morocco should be your next adventure: A British traveller’s guide

Why Morocco should be your next adventure: A British traveller’s guide

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: One of the world's most iconic sleeper trains has made its inaugural journey from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands - here's all about the new overnight rail service

One of the world's most iconic sleeper trains has made its inaugural journey from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands - here's all about the new overnight rail service

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: We're all going on a 'sunny' holiday: Top five sunny holiday locations to escape the cold snap from Birmingham Airport this year

We're all going on a 'sunny' holiday: Top five sunny holiday locations to escape the cold snap from Birmingham Airport this year

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: "It was our family's first visit to wonderful Les Menuires in the French Alps - and it won't be our last"

"It was our family's first visit to wonderful Les Menuires in the French Alps - and it won't be our last"

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport reopens after closing for several hours in snow - but disruption continues after Storm Goretti chaos

Birmingham Airport reopens after closing for several hours in snow - but disruption continues after Storm Goretti chaos

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'The safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority' - Birmingham Airport suspends operations amidst Storm Goretti chaos

'The safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority' - Birmingham Airport suspends operations amidst Storm Goretti chaos

Supporting image for story: Two lanes closed on M6 northbound near Wednesbury after crash

Two lanes closed on M6 northbound near Wednesbury after crash

January 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: M6 junction in Staffordshire closed one way due to crash

M6 junction in Staffordshire closed one way due to crash

December 26, 2025

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

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper

New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper

December 20, 2025

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'

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early

Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall

Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall

Supporting image for story: I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here

Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport gears up for busiest Christmas ever with more than half a million passengers set to jet off

Birmingham Airport gears up for busiest Christmas ever with more than half a million passengers set to jet off

December 3, 2025

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

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect

Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Metro continues discounted travel offer for hospital patients, visitors and staff

Metro continues discounted travel offer for hospital patients, visitors and staff

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Britannia hotel chain with landmark venue in Wolverhampton ranked worst in the UK as JD Wetherspoons takes top spot in Which? survey

Britannia hotel chain with landmark venue in Wolverhampton ranked worst in the UK as JD Wetherspoons takes top spot in Which? survey

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Whitby named top staycation spot for holidaymakers in Birmingham this winter

Whitby named top staycation spot for holidaymakers in Birmingham this winter

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations

These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local connectivity boosted with Chaserider Buses - revised routes and times, plus a new service

Local connectivity boosted with Chaserider Buses - revised routes and times, plus a new service

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: “How did I not know about these?” — the £16 travel hack everyone’s talking about

“How did I not know about these?” — the £16 travel hack everyone’s talking about

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: New Ryanair flights from Birmingham to Rome and Lapland set off as part of 2025 Winter Schedule

New Ryanair flights from Birmingham to Rome and Lapland set off as part of 2025 Winter Schedule

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: More duty free shops and restaurants planned for Birmingham Airport amid £300 million investment as passenger numbers take off

More duty free shops and restaurants planned for Birmingham Airport amid £300 million investment as passenger numbers take off

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Record number of entries for county’s tourism awards

Record number of entries for county’s tourism awards

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: We got a sneak peek inside one of the West Midlands’ most luxurious penthouses - and you wouldn’t believe how gorgeous it is

We got a sneak peek inside one of the West Midlands’ most luxurious penthouses - and you wouldn’t believe how gorgeous it is

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ryanair to add three new airline routes in Birmingham Airport to offer West Midlands customers record number of holiday choices - here's where the new destinations are

Ryanair to add three new airline routes in Birmingham Airport to offer West Midlands customers record number of holiday choices - here's where the new destinations are

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Broken down lorry causes long delays on M6 northbound between junctions six and seven

Broken down lorry causes long delays on M6 northbound between junctions six and seven

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm aged 84 and I'm leaving my home in Stourbridge to travel across Portugal on a pilgrimage in memory of my late husband and to raise funds for the sick'

'I'm aged 84 and I'm leaving my home in Stourbridge to travel across Portugal on a pilgrimage in memory of my late husband and to raise funds for the sick'

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: I lived the high life at the five star hotel at The Shard in London - here’s my verdict on the iconic sky scraper destination

I lived the high life at the five star hotel at The Shard in London - here’s my verdict on the iconic sky scraper destination

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rush hour delays as crash blocks road in Netherton

Rush hour delays as crash blocks road in Netherton

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Delays on motorway between Quinton and Langley after earlier incident

Delays on motorway between Quinton and Langley after earlier incident

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We hope and pray it won't be delayed any further' - Holidaymakers facing further flight delays home after Birmingham Airport landing incident

'We hope and pray it won't be delayed any further' - Holidaymakers facing further flight delays home after Birmingham Airport landing incident