Local News and Updates
- 28th May 2026
A “tsunami” of business rates appeals proves the current systems us “not fit for purpose” and “unable to cope”, according to experts at Colliers.
- 27th May 2026
Dozens of care-experienced people across the West Midlands are set to enjoy free train travel thanks to a new partnership between West Midlands Railway (WMR) and the Susan Vickers Foundation.
- 27th May 2026
Aston University is to unveil a new facility showcasing one of the fastest-growing sports in the world at a special community launch event.
- 27th May 2026
Birmingham Museums Trust has signed up to become a key partner in a pioneering project with the Natural History Museum to help safeguard nature.
- 26th May 2026
A bold public health campaign will be launched in the city in 2027 to create awareness around digestive and gut health.
- 26th May 2026
Smart Works Birmingham is set to welcome guests from across the West Midlands business community for its upcoming fundraising event, In Conversation, Lunch and Fashion Sale, taking place at Chapter, Edgbaston Village.
- 26th May 2026
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has entered into an agreement with Stellantis - the parent company of car brands such as Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Peugeot, Fiat and Citroen - to explore jointly developing vehicles in the United States.
- 26th May 2026
Published poet Nayma Chamchoun on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra
- 22nd May 2026
Vibrant performances, workshops and artistic collaborations were brought to Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre’s stage as part of Origins Festival.
- 22nd May 2026
A woman living with Huntington’s disease has helped her husband complete a 160-mile fundraising challenge for Birmingham Hospice in just seven days.