Birmingham headlines 3 January: Tributes paid to Birmingham born pilot who died in fatal Australian helicopter crash
Tributes have poured in for the pilot of a helicopter that crashed near Sea World Australia. Ash Jenkinson reportedly grew up in the West Midlands before moving to Australia. The crash took place on January 2 and four people have died in the crash.
West Midlands Railway has called on passengers to only travel by rail if absolutely necessary this week. The warning comes as strikes are set to impact journeys for five straight days. WMR said that there will be "very limited" services throughout the week, and none at all on Thursday 5th.
A West Midlands village has been named among the poshest places to live in the UK, in a list published by The Telegraph. Barston in Solihull is praised for its "posh appeal", quality of life, good transport links and scenery overlooking the River Blythe. The average house price is £570,000.
