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Youth justice plan focuses on prevention and rehabilitation

Wolverhampton is building on strong progress in youth justice with a new two-year plan designed to help more children and young people make positive choices, stay safe and achieve brighter futures.

Cabinet set to agree funding for special school plans

Councillors are set to give their backing to £16.4m proposals to relocate and expand Broadmeadow Special School.

Council welcomes proposals to rebuild Stow Heath school

The City of Wolverhampton Council has welcomed plans to rebuild a popular primary school following the approval of a major redevelopment scheme.

Black Country businesses urged to enter 2026 Business Awards

Businesses across the Black Country are being urged to act quickly to put themselves in the spotlight and enter the region’s premier business awards.

July energy market update: what the latest wholesale movements mean for businesses

July’s energy market showed some short-term easing, but business prices remain shaped by future supply, usage, contract length and global uncertainty. Businesses should review bills, usage and renewal dates early

Two Black Country Icons One iconic worldwide magazine

Two Black Country Icons. One Worldwide Icon. For a small, independent luxury fragrance house from Willenhall, appearing in the July edition of British Vogue is a milestone that still feels surreal.

Retail body welcomes government plans to expand access to finance for small firms

The British Independent Retailers Association have welcomed government plans to expand access to finance for small businesses.

Boss of mental health and wellbeing charity announces departure

Calum Nisbet, chief executive of Midlands-based mental health and wellbeing charity the Kaleidoscope Plus Group, is to leave his role after three years.

Government backs business-led plan to tackle West Midlands skills gaps

The Government has signed off a major new plan that will support businesses in the West Midlands with the skills they need to boost economic growth in the region.

Education Awards celebrate a decade of excellence

A decade of excellence in education was celebrated at the Midlands Education Awards 2026, held at Birmingham’s Millennium Point

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