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Major update on safety measures for busy south Shropshire junction

CrossCountry train service power cut cancellations

Breaking Train route between Midlands and Wales disrupted after bus crash

Dame Judi Dench

Judi Dench and The Archers cast urge BBC boss to keep show in Birmingham

The private flight experience offers views over the Midlands for one or two passengers

Soar over the Midlands: Enjoy a thrilling scenic flight tour (aff)

Stonehurst Farm

Hidden places near Birmingham that everyone should visit at least once

Artist creates ‘community’ Union flag from discarded lamppost banners

The report paints a positive picture of the Midlands' property sales market

Average monthly rents top £1,000 across the Midlands

L-R: Jon Spruce and Cerys Ives, two of In-Comm Training’s new assessors

Engineers urged to become tutors and assessors to bridge skills gap

Afternoon Tea & Walk with Alpacas - Charnwood Forest

Afternoon tea with Alpacas with this special experience (aff)

Reading Festival 2026

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued as festivalgoers face more wet weather

Ajay Ajay, 31.

Watch: Arsonist causes £1m worth of damage to his Midlands workplace

A person uses an umbrella while out walking, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

Flood warnings and alerts issued as more heavy rain forecast

Cars in rain

Millions set to hit the roads over bank holiday weekend after thunderstorms

A man using an umbrella while walking, with the Houses of Parliament in the background

Dozens of homes damaged by flooding as heatwaves make way for thunderstorms

The famous Red Arrows

Will Red Arrows return to the Midlands in 2026? Iconic team back in UK

Harris Allday's Birmingham office in Colmore Row

Wealth management firm Harris Allday acquired by Canaccord Wealth

Andy Burnham visits Wolverhampton bus station with Richard Parker

Midlands needs new rail line to the Manchester, says Burnham
New line needed, but it won’t be high speed says Prime Minister during visit to Wolverhampton
Mark Andrews

A person jogging through Primrose Hill, north London

Met Office considers issuing rare extreme heat warning amid 36C forecast

Second day of rail disruption caused by power outage

Trains disruption

Rail disruption expected into morning after power outage grinds trains to halt

Departure board showing delays at Liverpool South Parkway station as an electricity supply failure at a communications centre caused major disruption to trains in the Midlands and north-west England

Electrical failure causes rail disruption in Midlands and north-west England

Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton

Hannah Hampton signs new two-year deal with Chelsea

Re-enactments and exhibitions breathe new life into Warwick Castle's living history.

School's out: Top Midlands days out for families this summer

Midlands' biggest summer event returns to stunning stately home

Midlands' biggest summer event returns to stunning stately home

Smoky photos capture fire crews working to tackle major wildfire

Celebrate birthdays with confidence by choosing bouquets from Bunches, the customer-voted UK's favourite family business.

This florist has won a major award if you're buying birthday bouquets

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the launch of flights and package holidays to Tunisia from Birmingham Airport for Summer 2027.

All the new routes planned from Midlands airports - full list

Rebekah Swatton on her travels. A woman has managed to save an impressive £18k in just seven months to fund her long-term travel ambitions - by piling on overtime, flogging her belongings on Vinted and moving back in with her parents.

Woman saves £18k in 7 months to travel world by selling her wardrobe
‘Nothing in life is certain’
Emma Walker

SnowDome in Tamworth, Staffordshire

As temperatures soar this Midlands attraction stays at -2C all year

A Severn Trent worker

Severn Trent vows big push on cutting spills after avoiding Ofwat fine

West Brom and Aston Villa pay tribute to talent spotter Steve Hopcroft

The outdoor pool at Ashby Leisure Centre.

Best outdoor swimming pools and lidos to cool off this weekend

A TG Jones store front

Rescue plan approved for TG Jones but 150 stores face closure

Meynell Lake, in Fosse Way, where the young boy was found

Albion releases tribute to young fan who died in Midlands lake

A portion of cod and chips from East Coast Fish & Chips

Average portion of cod and chips in UK hits £11.41, report finds

Chasewater reservoir is a popular spot for swimmers and boaters

Visitors reminded to stay safe of water and fire risks at parks

Fun in the sun at Telford town park

Shropshire and Mid Wales weather: Schools close and thunderstorms

Summer weather June 24th 2026

Thursday set to be hottest day of week in Ireland with temperatures up to 31C

The scene of a train crash near Bedford

Midlands train passed 'red' signal before crash that killed driver

A horse is cooled down with a bucket of water

Hot weather forces BHA to abandon four Wednesday meetings

Sherwood Food Volunteer Monica Serro was handed a £150 fixed penalty

Mum fined £150 for littering after dropping kale leaf at Sainsbury's

File photo of a family at the beach. Picture: Adobe stock

7 spectacular new holiday options to start from Birmingham Airport

Staverton Hotel & Golf Club / Wowcher

This spa hotel break includes dinner, wine and leisure access from £99

‘It’s a pinch yourself moment’ – Loughnane riding high with Bow Echo

The Red Arrows go through one of their aerobatic displays at RAF Scampton on 12 November 12 2009.

Red Arrows return to Shropshire this weekend

Shropshire & Herefordshire Under-18s’ 10 Counties Team of Six, from left: Jack Dirkin, Alfie Daniels, Zach Banks, Ben Steventon, Louie Carroll, Harry Slater and Brodie Miller

Juniors score top-four finish in Midlands championship - golf round-up

23 ways Midlands airport has improved since you were last there

Barclays

West Midlands businesses resilient despite cost pressures - Barclays

Trans rights activist hold a rally in Edinburgh following the UK Supreme Court's ruling on gender (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Plus Thirty years as a woman - and now the Government says I don't belong Louise, pseudonym

Scaled-down Red Arrows still stun the crowds

Watch: Slimmed-down Red Arrows soar over the Midlands

The Red Arrows

Exactly where and when to spot Red Arrows this weekend over Midlands

The Red Arrows

Exactly where and when to spot Red Arrows this weekend over Midlands

The fire service has issued an urgent plea after a teenage girl was found dead in the water at a Midlands country park.

Fire service issues urgent plea after teenager found dead in water

The body of a teenage girl has been recovered from the water at a country park in the Midlands.

Body of teenage girl recovered from water at Midlands country park

Heavy load through Midlands roads

Heavy load convoy to impact key Midlands roads on Sunday - full route

People relaxing in hot weather in Potters Fields Park, London

UK set for record hot May day with parts of country hotter than Barbados

Health alerts issued for record hot May day in the Midlands

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