Local News and Updates
- 20th January 2026
HS2 has exceeded its target of creating 2,000 apprenticeships on Britain’s high-speed rail project – helping workers build new careers and delivering a multi-million-pound boost to the economy.
- 19th January 2026
Leading law firm Freeths has provided legal advice to Wattstor on a new debt financing of up to £50 million from Aldermore Bank to support the growth of its Price Protect project portfolio.
- 19th January 2026
A new annual pop-up event series, Side Dish, is coming to Birmingham from 2 to 5 February -bringing together local food venues, live comedy and fundraising for a Birmingham charity during a traditionally quieter period for hospitality.
- 19th January 2026
The iconic Caledonian Sleeper train has departed Birmingham for the first time – opening a direct connection between the West Midlands and the Scottish Highlands.
- 19th January 2026
Birmingham City University (BCU) and Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) will work together to provide even more opportunities for children and young people across the city after deciding to renew their partnership.
- 19th January 2026
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced the appointment of Anand Bhatt as its new director of creative programmes.
- 16th January 2026
FUZZBOX Book Launch - interview at the Box, Brindley Place, Birmingham
- 15th January 2026
Businesses across the region are being encouraged to play a more active role in shaping the future workforce, as national policy places renewed emphasis on high-quality work experience for young people.
- 15th January 2026
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced the appointment of Roy Colabawalla as its new President, making him the youngest President in the organisation’s history and the first to be appointed from the Warwickshire region.
- 15th January 2026
Dr Ranjit Khutan was a guest of the Birmingham Chinatown Business Association and directed two sold out performances at the Birmingham Conference Centre for the Birmingham Chinatown Festival Committee