'Most dangerous' bus service in West Midlands revealed with highest crime rate Monday, February 2, 2026 westmidlands buscrime number74 violence theft publictransport safety westbromwich birmingham dudley sport A popular West Midlands bus route has been identified as the most dangerous in the region, recording the highest number of criminal offences on board. The notorious Number 74 service, which runs between Birmingham and Dudley … Read More
Ten Black Country Areas with the Highest Offences Recorded by Speed Camera Vans Monday, January 26, 2026 blackcountry speeding speedcamera offences newtonroad westbromwich roadsafety trafficenforcement mobilecameras drivers Speeding continues to be a significant concern across the Black Country, with numerous drivers caught exceeding speed limits by mobile camera vans. Recent data reveals that the A4041 Newton Road, heading towards West … Read More
The Midlands Property Hotspot Where Buyers Risk Losing Years Off Their Lives Monday, January 26, 2026 sandwell westmidlands lifeexpectancy property houseprices greetsgreen blackcountry commuting health westbromwich People relocate for many reasons, including upsizing, downsizing, or being closer to work and family. Yet, two recent studies reveal a startling paradox: a West Midlands town with the region’s lowest life expectancy has … Read More
Man Named After Fallen Midland Soldier Seeks Surviving Family of WWII Hero Sunday, January 25, 2026 wwii midlands westbromwich privatepenn battleofoverloon operationmarketgarden wargraves familysearch royalbritishlegion adoptionwargraves Ernie Baker, who lives in Belgium and whose parents once settled in Birmingham, is on a heartfelt quest to find surviving family members of Private Ernest E. Penn, a West Bromwich soldier who died during the Second World War … Read More
Discover the Incredible Indoor Natural Play Barn Just 15 Minutes from Birmingham Tuesday, January 20, 2026 indoorplay familyfun sandwell forgemillfarm rarebreeds westbromwich children'sactivities picnicarea adventureplay parentapproved Opened in the summer of 2025, the purpose-built indoor natural play barn at Sandwell Forge Farm has quickly become a favorite spot for local families—and it’s only a 15-minute drive from Birmingham. Designed in response to … Read More
Two Men Jailed Following Daylight Drive-By Shooting on West Midlands High Street Wednesday, January 14, 2026 shooting westmidlands driveby firearms crime police westbromwich arrest violence investigation Two men have been sentenced after a brazen drive-by shooting on a busy Black Country high street left a man seriously injured but alive. On the morning of May 1 last year, a black Vauxhall Mokka pulled up near the junction of … Read More