Local News and Updates
- 14th April 2026
The number of households in the West Midlands is set to grow by 16 per cent, adding more than 391,400 households to the region by 2040, according to the latest research by socio-economic experts at planning, design and development consultancy Marrons.
- 14th April 2026
Wolverhampton Arts Centre (WAC) has been awarded £4,999,999 through the Creative Foundations Fund, marking a major milestone for its Raise The Roof campaign to repair, protect and improve its historic home for artists
- 13th April 2026
A Black Country signmaker recently completed its most ambitious project to date after being commissioned to transform a former Wilko’s store in Kingston upon Thames into London’s latest family attraction.
- 13th April 2026
MAX Automotive Group Ltd has announced the successful opening of its second workshop, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth
- 13th April 2026
NHS Community Ambassador to be interviewed on Black Country Xtra
- 10th April 2026
Law firm HCR Law has promoted more than 100 colleagues across its business services and private client teams.
- 10th April 2026
Graham Everitt digitally graffitiing the walls with the finest art house short films at Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Friday 10th April 6.30pm onwards
- 9th April 2026
Confidence in the region’s construction sector is likely to remain shaky in the months ahead, despite signs the downturn in construction activity is slowing.
- 9th April 2026
Crumbles Coffee House has won ‘Café/Coffee Shop of the Year’ in the prestigious West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026!