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
Major Deal Set to Secure Control of West Midlands Railway Services Monday, January 12, 2026 westmidlands rail devolution wmre transport agreement dft combinedauthority railwayservices integration Transport leaders in the West Midlands face a critical decision to preserve their significant influence over the region’s railway services. The current collaboration agreement between the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) … Read More
The 10 Best GP Surgeries in the Midlands Revealed as 2026 Patient Survey Launches Monday, January 12, 2026 gp midlands patients survey healthcare surgery westmidlands quality appointments performance The annual GP Patient Survey for 2026 is now open, inviting patients throughout the Midlands to share their experiences and rate their local GP surgeries. This widely respected survey provides valuable insights into how well … Read More
Posh Midlands Town Sees £25,000 Drop in Home Values in 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull housing property realestate westmidlands pricedrop midlands worcester mortgages lloydsbank In 2025, one of the West Midlands' most affluent towns, Solihull, witnessed a significant decline in average house prices, with values dropping by over £25,000. This dramatic fall places Solihull fourth on the national list … Read More
Hour-by-Hour Weather Forecast: More Snow Expected in Birmingham on Friday Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham snow weather metoffice forecast westmidlands stormgoretti airport frost winter The Met Office has released the detailed hour-by-hour weather forecast for Birmingham as heavy snow continues to impact the West Midlands. While the amber weather warning for snow will be lifted at 9am on Friday, January 9, … Read More
Two-Inch Snowfall Blankets Birmingham in Just 40 Minutes Amid Storm Goretti Disruptions Thursday, January 8, 2026 snow birmingham stormgoretti westmidlands travel disruption weather metoffice transport safety On the evening of January 8, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands were hit by a surprising and swift snowfall, transforming the region into a winter landscape within less than an hour. Snow began to fall around 7 pm, … Read More