Half of Britons think road deaths are rising as public backs tougher safety measures
New polling for The Road Safety Trust finds majority support for key parts of the Government’s National Road Safety Strategy, including eyesight tests.
Automotive & Transport
Culture
People
Transport
Culture
Events
Halloween frights return to the West Midlands as Merlin unveils new scares for 2026
Alton Towers, Warwick Castle, Cadbury World and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham are among the attractions launching new Halloween experiences this autumn. Spooky season.
Culture
Fashion
Lifestyle
West Midlands
From Punjab/Oldbury to The Emmy® Conversation: British Punjabi designer Jashaan Gill takes his family’s journey from India to the global creative stage
Self-taught luxury streetwear designer from Oldbury, whose grandparents immigrated from Punjab, India, is helping shape an Emmy®-considered immersive production. The journey of a.
Culture
Events
Tamworth
New screen-free electronic music festival launches in Warwickshire woodland
West Midlands promoters behind LAB11, DNB Collective and Rock n Rolla bring Off Grid to Sutton Coldfield this August bank holiday A new.
Culture
Events
Shropshire
Hobbit festival to bring Tolkien’s Shire to life in Shropshire
Five-day Brandywine Festival lands at Weston Park this September, drawing fans from across the country to estate said to have inspired Middle-earth Weston.
Business News
Culture
Stafford
Cannock wine cellars in managment buyout
£2.3m deal sees CEO Mark Down and technical director Sam Stockdale take full ownership Spiral Cellars, the luxury wine cellar specialist in Cannock,.
Culture
Environment
Highbury Gardens restoration moves forward with contractor appointment
Birmingham’s historic Victorian parkland set for £2.3 million transformation backed by National Lottery Heritage Fund A Derbyshire-based landscaping firm has been appointed as.
Birmingham
Culture
Baresca Tapas to open in Mere Green
Barcelona-inspired bar and restaurant marks brand’s first venture into the West Midlands Baresca Tapas is set to open a new bar and restaurant.
Culture
Peroni Piazza returns to Birmingham for the summer
Popular open-air terrace reopens at St Martin’s Balcony Birmingham’s Peroni Piazza has reopened at St Martin’s Balcony for the summer season. It offers.
Culture
Worcester
Worcester Repertory Company reveals cast for outdoor Jane Austen production
Northanger Abbey comes to The Commandery Gardens this July Worcester Repertory Company has announced the full cast for its upcoming outdoor production of.