The West Midlands' Most Affordable Town for 2025 Surpasses Birmingham and Black Country Thursday, November 20, 2025 affordability housing westmidlands newcastle-under-lyme property zoopla ukhousing realestate homebuying prices A surprising contender has emerged as the most affordable town in the West Midlands for 2025, outshining housing markets in Birmingham and the Black Country. Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out, with average property prices … Read More
Police Officer Describes Horror After Tasing Suspected Knifeman Who Fell to His Death in Handsworth HMO Thursday, November 20, 2025 taser police inquest handsworth westmidlands incident knifeman fall trauma investigation A West Midlands police officer has shared the devastating experience of Tasing a suspected knifeman who tragically fell from a third-floor window and later died in hospital. Pc Ryan Trowsdale testified at the inquest into the … Read More
'Family Man' Dies After Fall Following Police Taser Deployment in Birmingham Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ayuubabdi police taser fall inquest handsworth westmidlands incident death investigation Ayuub Abdi, described by his family as a “kind-hearted family man” renowned for his “natural warmth,” tragically died after falling from the attic window of a Handsworth house on September 6, 2023. The … Read More
'Important moment' - West Midlands Transport Budget Deficit Largely Closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025 westmidlands transport budget finance wmca deficit levy metro localauthorities funding The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, … Read More
Murder Investigation Underway After Man Stabbed to Death in Coventry Tuesday, November 18, 2025 murder stabbing coventry police investigation arrest tilehill westmidlands aldrichavenue homicide A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Coventry. West Midlands Police were called to Aldrich Avenue in Tile Hill at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18. Upon arrival, … Read More
Midland Metro Approves Fare Increase to Secure Financial Sustainability Tuesday, November 18, 2025 midlandmetro fareincrease westmidlands tram transport wmca publictransport sustainability ticketprices concessions sport The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved a fare increase for the Midland Metro tram service, citing the need to maintain the network’s financial sustainability. Tram fares have remained comparatively low … Read More