£500 Cost of Living Payments Available for Six Areas in the West Midlands – Full Details Monday, March 2, 2026 costofliving householdsupportfund westmidlands energysupport financialaid worcestershire dwp foodbank welfare lowincome Households across six districts in the West Midlands are being encouraged to apply for up to £500 in free financial support before the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund (HSF) scheme closes. This … Read More
‘I was harassed twice on public transport and this helpline was the last thing on my mind’ Monday, March 2, 2026 harassment publictransport trainsafety britishtransportpolice 61016 westmidlands studentlife womensafety reporting sport Izzy, a 21-year-old university student from Wolverhampton, never imagined her routine train journeys would become scenes of distress. Over a span of just five months, she experienced two separate incidents of harassment while … Read More
Midland Shop Staff Threatened as Thieves Steal Eleven Bottles of Whisky Sunday, March 1, 2026 theft whisky police halesowen shoplifting cctv crime westmidlands security investigation Police are appealing for information after two men threatened security staff during a theft at a Halesowen shop. The incident occurred on Queensway at around 7pm on Wednesday, February 18, when eleven bottles of whisky were … Read More
Fastest Speeds in West Midlands Reach Alarming 155mph as Reckless Drivers Defy Limits Sunday, March 1, 2026 speeding westmidlands recklessdriving motorway police traffic speedingcameras safety mercedes bmw Speeds rivaling those of Formula 1 drivers have been recorded on the roads of the West Midlands, raising serious concerns about driver safety. Rather than on a racetrack like Silverstone, these extreme velocities were clocked … Read More
Speed Camera Vans Patrol West Midlands’ Most Traveled Speeding Hotspots Sunday, March 1, 2026 speeding westmidlands police cameras mobile vans traffic enforcement safety newtonroad Each year, thousands of drivers in the West Midlands are caught speeding by police speed camera vans. These marked mobile units, easily recognized by speed camera symbols, actively patrol various roads to enforce speed limits … Read More
Five Key Birmingham City Centre Roads Set for Major Change Under Sprint Initiative Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham sprint transport buses traffic infrastructure westmidlands speedlimits publictransport urbanplanning sport Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public … Read More