Government strategy to make roads safer welcomed by West Midlands Mayor
Across the UK four people die on the roads every day West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed a government strategy to reduce.
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Politics
Transport
West Midlands scooter users’ views sought for Govt review
DfT seeks to modernise outdated mobility scooter laws with the aim of improving accessibility and safety The government has announced plans to update.
Dudley
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Snow joke: Dudley MP calls for more grit on the icy roads
Labour’s Sonia Kumar demands action from Tory-run Dudley council [Story updated on January 8, 2026] Sonia Kumar MP has called for urgent action.
Transport
Train customers advised to check before travelling over the Christmas period
With disruption and higher passenger numbers are expected across the rail network, West Midlands Railway (WMR) is advising passengers to check before travelling.
Transport
20% capacity increase on LNR’s Euston services
Train operator brings in new trains with more seats as timeables change this weekend London Northwestern Railway (LNR) said it is adding 20%.
Transport
New train timetable comes in this weekend
A new train timetable is coming into effect from Sunday December 14, Chiltern Railways advised its customers today. The operator said the changes.
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Wolverhampton
Station manager wins national award for pioneering support hub
Mental health champion honoured A long-serving West Midlands Railway worker who helped launch a groundbreaking mental health hub at Wolverhampton station has been.
History
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Railway artefact returns home more than 25 years after mystery disappearance
An historic part of railway heritage has been returned home – thanks to the hard work of a retired train driver. The Manchester.
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£800m of public funds to fill pot holes in West Midlands
Motorists in the West Mildands will benefit from £800m of national funding to fix pot holes in roads, the government says. This sum.
Culture
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Rail passengers urged to join national pledge to end violence against women and girls
White Ribbon Day leading on to UN’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence Hundreds of West Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are set.