Local News and Updates
- 17th July 2026
The British Independent Retailers Association have welcomed government plans to expand access to finance for small businesses.
- 17th July 2026
Calum Nisbet, chief executive of Midlands-based mental health and wellbeing charity the Kaleidoscope Plus Group, is to leave his role after three years.
- 17th July 2026
The Government has signed off a major new plan that will support businesses in the West Midlands with the skills they need to boost economic growth in the region.
- 17th July 2026
A decade of excellence in education was celebrated at the Midlands Education Awards 2026, held at Birmingham’s Millennium Point
- 17th July 2026
Arrive Alive - the UK’s only registered charity dedicated solely to funding voluntary-operated 999 response vehicles for Community First Responders - has reached a major milestone
- 17th July 2026
Students from a school in Sutton Coldfield were invited to Amazon’s fulfilment centre in the town for an exclusive tour and a hands-on workshop with the Amazon engineering team.
- 17th July 2026
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has cemented its place among the UK’s leading resorts by winning ‘Hotel of the Year – Independent’ at the industry-leading awards The Cateys.
- 15th July 2026
Three former City of Wolverhampton councillors have been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their outstanding service to the city.
- 15th July 2026
Talented young photography students are to see their work featured across advertising channels throughout the region after being selected through a competition to be part of a high-profile advertising campaign encouraging people to use the region’s buses.
- 15th July 2026
Law firm mfg Solicitors has announced five promotions at its Birmingham office - including two legal directors and three new associates.