Richard Parker

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs amid cost-saving drive

The battery on the new model is behind the seat and lower, making the bikes feel lighter (Lime/Jamie Henderson/PA)

'I use Lime bikes for almost everything': Milestone after launch

Richard Parker announced his plans at Wolverhampton bus station

Milestone or millstone? Mayor's bold risk in buying bus company

A National Express West Midlands double-decker bus

Mayor's takeover of bus services is welcomed by drivers' union

Andy Burnham visits Wolverhampton bus station with Richard Parker

Midlands needs new rail line to the Manchester, says Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Wolverhampton Bus Station.

Burnham backs mayor's £24 million bail-out of bus operator

View from above of burnt-out homes

Paramedics treat 54 people after multiple fires break out in West Midlands

The burnt-out remains of houses following a huge blaze in Stourbridge

West Midlands crews make progress tackling wildfires after ‘extensive’ devastati...

Thousands of 999 calls across West Midlands after ‘apocalyptic’ fires

Smoke from a wildfire

‘Apocalyptic scenes’ as huge fires begin tearing through homes in West Midlands

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to visit the Black Country

'Don't forget us' - Black Country business leader's message to PM

Tram named after Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight as fans gather for premiere

Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes HS2 pledge to get trains running - but no date fo...

Plus 'No fudging that' - Ex-West Midlands Mayor Andy Street declares his support for ...

New £773,000 grant funding to support 63-bed extra-care scheme being built in Sh...

Plus 'Call for West Midlands velodrome to support growing community activities' - You...

£300m investment announced for Birmingham Airport as passenger numbers increase
Birmingham Airport has confirmed a £300m investment plan including more shops and restaurants as passenger numbers increase
Fionnuala Bourke

Jenrick’s comments on Handsworth have potential to stir up division, says bishop

Jenrick defends saying he ‘didn’t see another white face’ in Birmingham area

Plus Government urged to step up support for firms impacted by JLR cyber attack crisi...

West Midlands Mayor 'very keen' on improved transport links for Shrewsbury

Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders (Robert Viglasky/BBC/PA)

Peaky Blinders to return with two new series focusing on a ‘new generation’

Care facility on former Telford leisure centre site officially opens

Mayor to keep pressing for 'every possible support' to protect JLR jobs after cy...

Polestar 3 sets new Guinness World Record for longest electric SUV range

Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday morning aged 76 (Clara Molden/PA)

Ozzy Osbourne put Birmingham on the map and never forgot his roots, says mayor

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hails ‘new revolution’ in West Midlands eco...

Six-storey apartment block in Telford's Station Quarter hits construction milest...
An apartment block being built in Telford town centre hit a major milestone this week.
Mike Sheridan

West Midlands small businesses encouraged to apply for research and development ...

Rachel Reeves to announce £86bn for science and technology in spending review

What are the transport projects being funded in the spending review?

Chancellor announces extension to West Midlands Metro tram network

£17m housing scheme in Telford set to welcome its first residents as constructio...

'I knew how much it meant to their families and communities' - Prime Minister ta...

Plus My trade deals will protect 95,000 jobs in the West Midlands, says Prime Ministe...

Work to improve transport experience for Aston Villa fans continues

Map shows how much drop-off fee is at major UK airports - including Birmingham

West Midlands authority trainee funding scheme pays for 'over 5,000' apprentices

Thousands of tickets snapped up for West Midlands Business Festival in Wolverham...

New partnership to tackle multi-billion-pound climate impact

Transport Secretary puts ‘spades in the ground’ for West Midlands tram extension

New programme for SMEs in the region proving a huge success

More than £204million to be invested in tackling potholes across West Midlands a...

Plus Review of the year: West Midlands was crucial as political landscape turned upsi...

Plan to bring forward Midlands nuclear reactor sites by 2040

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - why I am devolving more powers to Richard Park...

'Town-centre living' progress with homes being built for 'new community'

Plus Give us our mojo back, Prime Minister! Mark Andrews on Keir Starmer's pre-Budget...

New campaign for the West Midlands unveiled during Birmingham Tech Week

West Midlands mayor calls on business leaders to help deliver 20,000 jobs for y...

Starmer to chair third Cobra meeting in a week to prepare for further unrest

Ford Mustang Mach-E breaks world record for longest EV drive on a single charge

'A clever and breathtaking story of faith, imagination and endurance' – Our revi...

Cancellations, late trains, and infrequent services – Avanti under fire from reg...

Is expanding the West Midlands a case of strength in numbers or a grab of votes?

UK Sport launches independent investigation into allegations against BBSA

Defeated Shropshire finish in the bottom half

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