England’s farmers warn of crisis
West Midlands farms under pressure Farmers across England, including in the West Midlands, are sounding the alarm as a deepening drought threatens food.
Business News
Environment
Politics
Tech
Driverless taxis in 2026
Self-driving cabs set to hit UK roads Britain’s first fleet of robot taxis and driverless buses could be on the road by next.
Business News
Politics
Parker’s £17bn prosperity push
Mayor promises jobs, homes and £8.6k boost for workers West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has unveiled an ambitious £17 billion blueprint to kickstart.
Business News
Finance
Exports fuel Midlands growth
Backing British business UK Export Finance (UKEF) delivered a record £14.5 billion in support to British exporters in 2024/25, unlocking contracts worldwide, strengthening.
Business News
Tamworth
Tamworth business boost
Tamworth Borough Council is building a new hub with seven individual units to help local niche businesses start up and grow. The hub,.
News
People
Hospices receive £75m upgrade
Hospices across England, including many in the West Midlands, are set to benefit from a record £75 million funding package to upgrade their.
Defence
Politics
Viewpoint
Vets deserve praise not prosecution
At West Midlands News, we believe accountability must be fearless and fair. As national debate rages over the potential prosecution of military veterans.
Politics
Solihull
Solihull Hospital ‘outstanding’
Solihull Hospital’s outpatient services have been graded ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Part of routine monitoring This is the first time.
Viewpoint
British pride: No apology
News this week of a 12-year-old girl being sent home for wearing a Union Jack dress to her Warwickshire school’s ‘culture day’ –.
Leadership
Life Sciences
Vets Minister gives plasma
Al Carns, Minister for Veterans and People, has urged the public to follow his lead by rolling up their sleeves and giving life-saving.