“£9.6bn being invested in transport across the Midlands.

Source: https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/politics/council/derbyshire-is-receiving-peanuts-in-road-repairs-funding-compared-to-london-leaving-it-to-make-sticking-plaster-claims-mp-and-council-leader-4456411

A B&M spokesperson said: “FareShare Midlands really stood out for us, so we wanted to give them some VIP treatment as a thank you for all the hard work that they have done.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/bm-confirms-new-wigston-store-8995598

According to Badger Trust West Midlands diesel is not toxic to badgers, but blocking the entrance to a set can lead to animals suffocating.

Source: https://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/23254646.himbleton-badger-sett-found-diesel-rag-stuffed-inside/?ref=rss

After The Who and The What finishes its run next month, Karen will return home to Midlands before jetting off to the US, where A Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike is ongoing.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/features/2023/05/28/hard-work-is-paying-off-for-walsall-born-actress/

Airline officials have explained why a plane was spotted circling over Leicestershire's East Midlands Airport (EMA).

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/statement-issued-after-ryanair-plane-8590063

Also at the scene of the incident were two crews from the West Midlands Ambulance Services: "On arrival, crews discovered two male patients.

Source: https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/23335536.two-hospital-fall-30-foot-embankment-chirk/?ref=rss

Although there's more carriages on these West Midlands Railway trains now, there's still often standing room only for the early part of the journey to student suburbs catered by University and Selly Oak stations.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/last-train-home-birmingham-found-28277190

A Midlands Air Ambulance landed nearby but it is not known if it was used to transport the patient.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/tragedy-boy-4-killed-after-27017534

Among them is 'Britain's wonkiest' pub in Dudley, West Midlands.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-11853023/BUSINESS-LIVE-HSBC-buy-SBV-UK-arm-Tech-firms-reassure-investors.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A National Express West Midlands spokesperson said the company was pleased drivers had voted in favour of accepting the offer and apologised to customers for the recent disruption to services.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NATIONAL-EXPRESS-GROUP-PL-9590116/news/Bus-drivers-at-UK-s-National-Express-accept-16-2-pay-deal-43336289/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230325

And a vehicle was stranded in floodwater at Houndsfield Lane, Truemans Heath, at 5.30pm on Sunday, the water first responders from Droitwich, along with a West Midlands Fire Service crew from Billesley attended when a car was stuck in a ford.

Source: https://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/warning-to-drivers-after-four-vehicles-became-trapped-in-floodwater-in-worcestershire-in-a-matter-of-hours-47399/

Andrew Baxter, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor at Crown Prosecution Service East Midlands, said: “Gemma Barton and Craig Crouch were Jacob’s parents.

Source: https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/national/23702649.jacob-crouchs-mother-gemma-barton-failed-face-up-signs-abuse/?ref=rss

Anil Gupta, head of retail for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: “We are extremely grateful to everyone who made the first day such a success.”

Source: https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/23699448.midlands-air-ambulance-replaces-former-laura-ashley-store/?ref=rss

Anne Shaw, the executive director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Source: https://solihullobserver.co.uk/news/transport-boss-named-in-kings-birthday-honours/

A planning application was previously submitted to Nuneaton and Council by Countryside Partnerships North-West Midlands for the construction of a new vehicular access to accommodate the homes and school.

Source: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/new-800k-road-access-giant-27881076

A previous West Midlands Fire Service statement read: "Three crews responded from Hay Mills and Billesley fire stations, the first arriving within four minutes of being mobilised.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/cause-acocks-green-explosion-revealed-27322455

Arthur’s is vying for the title of best restaurant across the East Midlands.

Source: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-in-derbyshire-town-named-as-finalist-in-prestigious-national-awards-celebrating-best-places-to-eat-in-the-country-4259079

A Ryanair flight from Leeds Bradford to Alicante at 8am has now been transferred to the East Midlands.

Source: https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/24004650.leeds-bradford-airport-flights-cancelled-delayed-storm-pia/?ref=rss

"As a result, some mail posted in parts of the Midlands, South West, North of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, due for delivery in parts of the North East of Scotland, Orkney and Shetlands may arrived later than planned."

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1759973/royal-mail-postal-delays-today

A SOLID milk chocolate chick hatching from a giant egg has been carved by master chocolatiers at a popular West Midlands attraction.

Source: https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/23440789.cadbury-world-chocolatiers-carve-giant-easter-sculpture/?ref=rss