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December 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: School bus seat scheme axed by Staffordshire County Council

School bus seat scheme axed by Staffordshire County Council

Supporting image for story: Thousands set off for France to beat tourism ban

Thousands set off for France to beat tourism ban

December 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Ban on tourism trips to France deemed ‘hammer blow’ by travel industry

Ban on tourism trips to France deemed ‘hammer blow’ by travel industry

Supporting image for story: Driver seriously injured as lorry overturns on roundabout

Driver seriously injured as lorry overturns on roundabout

December 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tram passengers relieved as West Midlands Metro returns after four-week absence

Tram passengers relieved as West Midlands Metro returns after four-week absence

December 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tram services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham to resume

Tram services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham to resume

Supporting image for story: Businesses hit hard as Walsall Sprint bus work is branded 'unmitigated disaster'

Businesses hit hard as Walsall Sprint bus work is branded 'unmitigated disaster'

Supporting image for story: 'Chemical lorry incident' closes M6 southbound

'Chemical lorry incident' closes M6 southbound

Supporting image for story: Ministers ‘consider scrapping hotel quarantine ahead of Christmas’

Ministers ‘consider scrapping hotel quarantine ahead of Christmas’

Supporting image for story: Work set to start on Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro route

Work set to start on Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro route

Supporting image for story: M54 set to shut for cabling work

M54 set to shut for cabling work

December 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Roadworks suspension for those 'driving home for Christmas'

Roadworks suspension for those 'driving home for Christmas'

Supporting image for story: New Government funding for HGV drivers in the West Midlands

New Government funding for HGV drivers in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

December 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Cars struggle to stop as ungritted road left resembling ice rink

Cars struggle to stop as ungritted road left resembling ice rink

December 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Metro trams to return 'within days' as half of fleet fixed

West Midlands Metro trams to return 'within days' as half of fleet fixed

Supporting image for story: Pre-Christmas M6 closure at Junction 10 postponed until next year

Pre-Christmas M6 closure at Junction 10 postponed until next year

Supporting image for story: Man dies after incident at Coseley train station

Man dies after incident at Coseley train station

Supporting image for story: Almost 18 million motorists to hit the roads over Christmas break

Almost 18 million motorists to hit the roads over Christmas break

December 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: New e-bike hire stations open in Wolverhampton

New e-bike hire stations open in Wolverhampton

December 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: One third of West Midlands Metro trams repaired after nearly four weeks out of action

One third of West Midlands Metro trams repaired after nearly four weeks out of action

Supporting image for story: New travel rules ‘causing confusion for Midlands holidaymakers’

New travel rules ‘causing confusion for Midlands holidaymakers’

December 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: M6 Junction 10 redevelopment passes safety milestone

M6 Junction 10 redevelopment passes safety milestone

Supporting image for story: What are the new travel rules and how do they affect me?

What are the new travel rules and how do they affect me?

Supporting image for story: 'Brazen fraud': Trading standards team welcome rogue travel agent's jailing

'Brazen fraud': Trading standards team welcome rogue travel agent's jailing

Supporting image for story: Two road closures affect Bridgnorth area

Two road closures affect Bridgnorth area

Supporting image for story: New rules for travellers aim to slow down transmission of Omicron

New rules for travellers aim to slow down transmission of Omicron

December 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: HS2 protesters set up woodland camp along route to 'stop damage to green areas'

HS2 protesters set up woodland camp along route to 'stop damage to green areas'

December 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Driver hit by van on M6 after two-car crash

Driver hit by van on M6 after two-car crash

December 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Thousands fewer drivers travelling through Clean Air Zone in Birmingham, figures show

Thousands fewer drivers travelling through Clean Air Zone in Birmingham, figures show

Supporting image for story: Number of speed watch groups to double as police crack down on dangerous driving

Number of speed watch groups to double as police crack down on dangerous driving

Supporting image for story: National Express West Midlands axes 77 bus between Walsall and Streetly

National Express West Midlands axes 77 bus between Walsall and Streetly

Supporting image for story: Further West Midlands train disruption expected as new timetable introduced

Further West Midlands train disruption expected as new timetable introduced

Supporting image for story: Passenger numbers jump for Ryanair

Passenger numbers jump for Ryanair

Supporting image for story: Long M6 delays after four-vehicle crash in rush hour

Long M6 delays after four-vehicle crash in rush hour

December 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Campaign re-launched to encourage women to report sexual harassment

Campaign re-launched to encourage women to report sexual harassment

November 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: UK's first dynamic electric car charging hub opens in Wolverhampton

UK's first dynamic electric car charging hub opens in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Enthusiasts flock to transport collector's fair in Aldridge

Enthusiasts flock to transport collector's fair in Aldridge

November 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dozens of electric car charging points to be installed across Sandwell

Dozens of electric car charging points to be installed across Sandwell

Supporting image for story: Review urges improvements for key Midlands transport routes

Review urges improvements for key Midlands transport routes

Supporting image for story: Willenhall set for railway station for first time in more than 50 years

Willenhall set for railway station for first time in more than 50 years

November 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: E-scooters injure 131 pedestrians in a year

E-scooters injure 131 pedestrians in a year

Supporting image for story: Birmingham station still busiest outside London but passenger numbers plummet

Birmingham station still busiest outside London but passenger numbers plummet

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Metro bosses reveal plans to 'fairly compensate' travellers amid suspension

West Midlands Metro bosses reveal plans to 'fairly compensate' travellers amid suspension

November 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: MP in plea over suspended West Midlands Metro services as traffic chaos looms

MP in plea over suspended West Midlands Metro services as traffic chaos looms

November 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: E-scooters could be crushed if riders in Wolverhampton flout rules, council boss warns

E-scooters could be crushed if riders in Wolverhampton flout rules, council boss warns

Supporting image for story: Expect HS2 traffic chaos in Staffordshire to 'get worse', warns MP

Expect HS2 traffic chaos in Staffordshire to 'get worse', warns MP

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Metro: Bosses should have 'bought British' says former minister

West Midlands Metro: Bosses should have 'bought British' says former minister

November 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: New flashing speed signs on Wolverhampton ring road ready to be switched on

New flashing speed signs on Wolverhampton ring road ready to be switched on

Supporting image for story: Independent review into West Midlands tram failures to be set up

Independent review into West Midlands tram failures to be set up

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