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January 24, 2025

Stretch of A5 near Shifnal to shut for 11 days so diseased trees can be removed

Endless wait for disabled football fans travelling to Walsall's Bescot Stadium by train

Transport|6 hours ago

January 23, 2025

Storm Eowyn: Birmingham Airport issues flight advice amid weather warning from Met Office

News|21 hours ago

January 22, 2025

Freeze on parking charges across Sandwell as review gets under way

Failing temporary traffic lights in Smethwick and Wednesbury cause rush hour delays

January 21, 2025

Wolverhampton's £19 million improvement works explained: What is happening and how long it will take?

January 20, 2025

Closure signs go up as work begins to improve area around Wolverhampton city centre road

Major disruption on M6 following 'multiple vehicle collision' involving HGV and car

Northern gateway plans approved for Cannock town centre

Transport|Jan 20

January 19, 2025

Rail passengers in Stourbridge face day of disruption due to engineering works

West Midlands Metro passengers face tram disruption as Dudley extension engineering work gets underway

Major Wolverhampton city centre road set for half-a-year of closure as £19 million works begin

West Midlands commuters give their views on bus reform

Transport|Jan 19

January 18, 2025

Dudley traffic chief approves new 20mph speed limits on town centre roads

Transport|Jan 18

January 16, 2025

Child hit by car and left with 'potentially serious injuries' in Oldbury

Delays expected as temporary traffic lights installed to make way for Sandwell road works

Furious motorist held one-man pothole parking protest at Halesowen shop after new car wrecked by 'monster' hole

'Tram and car drivers are impatient' - Wolverhampton businesses have their say on street safety after several crashes

January 15, 2025

Rail sale 2025 offers 50% off train tickets on Avanti, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales and more

Train operator takes 5,000 pupils on free trips

Around 20 per cent of West Midlands buses are failing to be on time - data reveals

Transport|Jan 15

Hundreds have their say on major bus reform that aims to improve services in the West Midlands

Transport|Jan 15

How Birmingham's roads could change in 2025 and beyond

Transport|Jan 15

January 14, 2025

Airport growth plans set to provide 'great benefit' to West Midlands region, bosses say

Transport|Jan 14

January 11, 2025

Strikes and engineering works to cause disruption to trains in Shropshire and West Midlands - with Birmingham New Street closed all weekend

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight gives his verdict on Birmingham Airport's new restaurant themed on hit show

Food and Drink|Jan 11

The changes being made to roads near Wolverhampton's Molineux Stadium - starting next week

Temporary rule changes in place on Wednesbury road as work to fix 'real inconvenience' for residents to begin

January 10, 2025

Second traffic collision on Bilston Road in days halts tram services through Wolverhampton

RMT weekend strikes to hit Avanti West Coast passengers in the West Midlands

Watch the genius hack to prevent ice building up on car windscreen in freezing weather - using shaving foam

Decision to relax night flying rules set to support multi-million pound investment at Birmingham Airport

Transport|Jan 10

January 9, 2025

Ministers looking at ‘pipeline of schemes’ to run HS2 north of Birmingham

Car catches fire outside Wolverhampton outdoor market

Fire service rescues two people trapped in a suspected stolen car in Halesowen

January 8, 2025

Collision on Bilston Road tram lines temporarily halts Metro services

January 7, 2025

Diversions set to be put in place as Wolverhampton road closes for gas works

Woman taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' following moped and car collision in Wolverhampton

Arrests made as part of rail operation at Stafford railway station

Disruption on Birmingham Cross City rail line after bridge hit twice in same day

Man, 20, dies after crashing into wall in Wolverhampton

Birmingham Airport night flights plan set to be approved despite opposition from residents

Transport|Jan 7

January 6, 2025

Pictured: Flood chaos in the Black Country as water disrupts travel in Walsall and Willenhall

West Midlands buses diverted due to 'inclement' weather

Wolverhampton|Jan 6

U-turn on plans for three EV charge points in Walsall after 72 households sign petition

January 5, 2025

Rowley Regis road to be temporarily made one-way - here's why

Series of road closures announced in Staffordshire - everything you need to know

January 3, 2025

Train line between Birmingham and Lichfield blocked after lorry hits bridge

Transport|Jan 3

January 2, 2025

Train managers picket in Wolverhampton for second time in dispute over rest-day working

Train managers to strike for second time in dispute over rest-day working

Transport|Jan 2