Brierley Hill

Emergency services rush to crash near Merry Hill shopping centre

A crash took place near Merry Hill shopping centre, with emergency services rushing to the scene. Crews from West Midlands Police[1], West Midlands Fire Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service[2] descended on the A4603 Pedmore Road, in Quarry Bank,…

Parkrun cancelled after man’s body found in woodland

A 5km Parkrun was cancelled after a man’s body was found in woodland. West Midlands Police cordoned off the area in Dudley[1] earlier today, Saturday, October 28.
The running event – held at The Dell Stadium on Bryce Road, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, ever…

Drink-driver and M6 speeder among motorists named and shamed …

A drink-driver caught behind the wheel of an Audi has been banned from the roads for two years. A woman who sped along the M6 in a Peugeot was also hauled before the courts.
She was one of several fined for breaking the speed limit on roads across the …

Work on ?24m Dudley Interchange to begin in new year …

Dudley Bus Station will be demolished early next year ready for building work to start on the new £24m interchange.
The out-of-date bus station is being replaced with a new interchange as part of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension.
Set to …

?2.7bn investment to transport in the West Midlands confirmed

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has welcomed a £2.7bn investment into the region’s transport infrastructure to fund a wide range of improvements including delivery of the transformative Midlands Rail Hub project.
The huge investment, which will be d…

BREAKING | Boost for potential Hereford Bypass as Government …

The West Midlands will benefit from more frequent trains, more capacity and faster journeys in a major funding boost to create stronger public transport networks.
A total of £36 billion in savings from HS2 will be reinvested in hundreds of transport pr…

Dog missing after pick-up truck stolen from farm

A dog is missing after a pick-up truck was stolen from a Midlands farm. The white Toyota Hilux was later found abandoned in Brierley Hill but the Jack Russell was no where to be seen.
The dog was believed to be inside the vehicle, which was taken from …

Plenty to see across region as heritage venues open up

Wightwick Manor will be among the venues open for Heritage Open Days
The Heritage Open Days features hundreds of activities around the theme of Creativity Unwrapped, sharing England’s colourful history of creativity and the festival will celebrate th…

New transport hub leads to Dudley Port station revamp

A scheme costing £2.4 million is set to upgrade Dudley Port[1], one of the most outdated stations in the West Midlands[2].
Investment is already being made in the station and surrounding area, including a new tram stop on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hil…