National Express West Midlands Announces Updates to 14 Key Bus Routes Friday, March 20, 2026 bus transport nationalexpress timetables reliability westmidlands services routechanges busroutes publictransport sport National Express West Midlands is set to implement changes affecting 14 of its key bus routes across the region, effective Sunday, March 29. The updates include revised timetables aimed at enhancing service reliability, as … Read More
Young Children Arrested in West Midlands for Serious Crimes Including Murder and Knife Possession Thursday, March 19, 2026 westmidlands youthcrime knifecrime childoffenders violence arrests murder robbery gbh firearms A disturbing trend has emerged in the West Midlands, where children as young as 11 have been arrested for serious crimes including murder, rape, robbery, and grievous bodily harm (GBH). According to a BirminghamLive … Read More
West Midlands Police Sick Leave for Stress Increases by 45% Over Four Years Thursday, March 19, 2026 westmidlands police stress absence wellbeing sickleave mentalhealth pcsos counselling workforce West Midlands Police (WMP) have experienced a significant increase in officer absences due to stress, rising by 45.4% between 2022 and 2025, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information Request. The number of … Read More
West Midlands Faces £1.94 Billion Road Repair Backlog Amid Deepening Pothole Crisis Tuesday, March 17, 2026 westmidlands potholes roadmaintenance infrastructure highways funding alarmreport transport roadsafety government Drivers in the West Midlands should temper expectations of swift improvements to the region’s deteriorating roads, despite recent boosts in maintenance funding. According to the latest Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance … Read More
Birmingham Comprehensive Schools Among Top 300 Nationwide Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham comprehensives education schools rankings westmidlands innercity stpauls success awards Leading a comprehensive school presents significant challenges, especially in inner-city areas where resources and opportunities can be limited. Unlike selective grammar or fee-paying private schools, comprehensive schools … Read More
Yellow Box Junction Cameras to Enforce Fines on M5 Sunday, March 15, 2026 m5 yellowbox trafficcameras westmidlands trafficfines roadsafety trafficmanagement motorists congestion enforcement Cameras are set to be installed at a major junction on the M5 in the West Midlands to enforce yellow box junction rules. These regulations are often misunderstood by motorists, leading to congestion and safety concerns. The … Read More