Local News and Updates
- 21st August 2025
The recent High Court legal battle between Epping Forest District Council and the Bell Hotel over its use to house asylum seekers, has highlighted a critical intersection of planning law, asylum policy and local governance.
- 21st August 2025
KWB has completed the sale of the former Ladywood Police Station in Birmingham to MIA Property Group, paving the way for a significant new residential-led regeneration scheme in the city.
- 21st August 2025
Aston University’s Professor Monder Ram OBE has been invited to serve as a member of the new National Business Mentoring Council.
- 21st August 2025
Small businesses in Birmingham and Solihull are being encouraged to adopt the principles behind a new offence which will make firms legally responsible for preventing fraud within their own organisations.
- 21st August 2025
An innovative NHS team that has led improvements in care for older and frail adults has been shortlisted for an award celebrating excellence in health care.
- 21st August 2025
One of the city’s best kept secrets is opening its doors for a family-friendly open day on Saturday 13 September as part of Birmingham Heritage Week.
- 21st August 2025
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity have announced they will be holding a charity abseil on 20 September.
- 21st August 2025
The Barn At Berryfields’ latest venture – The Barn Hotel – opened its doors to visitors recently, adding to a diverse hospitality offering at the fourth-generation family farming business.
- 21st August 2025
National audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe has opened a new office in Birmingham, marking a significant step in its continued growth strategy in the Midlands & South West region.
- 21st August 2025
Aston University has been celebrated in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026 for its focus on employability, ranking among the top 20 universities in the UK for high-skilled jobs and the top quartile for graduate salaries.