County Councillor Craig Humphreyson (Penkridge) has released a detailed update, written on behalf of himself and County Councillor Chris Large (Brewood), on the ongoing closures and repair efforts at two significant canal bridges affecting local highways in Penkridge and Brewood. The information comes directly from the Canal & River Trust (CRT), Severn Trent Water (STW), and Staffordshire County Council (SCC) following a multi‑agency meeting held on Friday 30 January. Brewood

West Midlands Railway Transitions to Public Ownership in Major Step for UK's Rail Reform Birmingham, 1 February 2026  — Commuters and passengers across the West Midlands and beyond woke up today to a significant change on their rail networks: West Midlands Railway (WMR), along with its sister brand London Northwestern Railway (LNR), has officially transferred into public ownership. The move, effective from Sunday 1 February 2026, sees services previously operated by West Midl