The first tram tracks have been laid in Birmingham's Victoria Square, marking a pivotal moment in the extension of the West Midlands metro network. These rails will form part of the Westside extension, which will see trams running along Broad Street to Five Ways in Edgbaston. | BBC Birmingham

The Government's agreed to spend £60m extending Birmingham's Midland Metro system. The Transport Minister says it will boost businesses in Birmingham and take pressure off its roads. | BBC Birmingham