Local News and Updates
- 7th February 2026
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- 6th February 2026
Music teachers and music leads from Birmingham’s primary, secondary and special schools are being invited to a music education conference with the aim of increasing music opportunities for local children through partnerships and collaboration.
- 6th February 2026
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, SME leaders across the UK remain cautiously optimistic about their own businesses, according to the latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index.
- 6th February 2026
Direct flights between Birmingham and New York could return after Birmingham Airport (BHX) today announced it has committed funds to attract US connectivity back to the region.
- 5th February 2026
Vix (pictured) tells all on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra
- 5th February 2026
UK farmers’ mental wellbeing has fallen to its lowest level in four years, according to new research by The Farm Safety Foundation.
- 5th February 2026
Local poet, Glyn Phillips, is the 2026 Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam Champion, having been awarded the title after a tense (please excuse the pun), fast-moving and exciting competition held at Wolverhampton’s Arena Theatre
- 5th February 2026
Space Building Consultancy has appointed James Perry as a director and co‑owner of the business—marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion and leadership strengthening.
- 5th February 2026
Birmingham-based event management company Blackberry Events has secured the Collaboration of the Year award at the inaugural Beam Awards.
- 4th February 2026
Birmingham City Council says it is no longer bankrupt and will invest an extra £130m in frontline services.