Being awarded three years of Arts Council England (ACE) funding in 2025 has been transformative for the Good Shepherd’s creative programme, enabling an ambitious calendar of workshops and creative mentoring

Range of 24 new council homes close to completion in Low Hill

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has confirmed Ed Cox as its permanent chief executive.

Birmingham Law Society has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Legal Awards, celebrating the top legal talent across the region.

Gateley Legal has advised Alltruysm LTD on its successful application to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for lending permissions, enabling the business to launch its pioneering motor vehicle finance offering in the UK.

A director at a leading West Midlands accountancy practice is marking a magnificent four decades in the job – a role he feared he would lose in the first year after “spectacularly” failing his accountancy exams.

Social enterprise charity JERICHO has announced a new partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU), aimed at enhancing employability outcomes for young people through a new academic coaching programme.

In the long, speech-based rhythms of the first, the page-as-artistry of the second and the shock-sequencing of the third, there is poetry enough. You don’t have to be a rhymester as well as a poet in order to be great.

Rosalie Minnitt’s highly acclaimed debut show, Clementine, came to the Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton on 14th February and was a double Valentine’s Day treat. Later that night, the BBC Radio 4 special Lady Clementine Is Looking For Love was broadcast!

15 & 16 May - BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham Rep (The Door)
'A solo debut remarkable for Minnitt’s restless invention.’ ★★★★ The Guardian
'An absolutely barnstorming performance.' ★★★★ The Telegraph
'Hilarious, engaging, and heartwarming.' ★★★★ Time Out