Local News and Updates
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council Leader Strongly Objects to Controversial Green Belt Housing Plan
- 9th September 2026
The Leader of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council (RSCTC), Cllr Simon Ward, has issued a formal letter of objection to Severn Trent Water (STW) regarding its controversial proposal to construct a new housing development on protected Green Belt land
- 9th September 2026
A consultation seeking views on plans to bring up to 3,500 new homes to Druids Heath has reopened.
- 9th September 2026
People across Birmingham are being urged to talk openly about suicide, check in with those around them and help break down the stigma that can prevent people asking for help.
- 9th September 2026
Wolverhampton-based charity Good Shepherd is set to launch a large-scale art exhibition celebrating art in recovery as part of Recovery Month.
- 9th September 2026
Turkish Airlines is set to become Liverpool Football Club’s main club partner from 1 June 2027 with the airline’s logo appearing on the front of the men’s, women’s and academy shirts from the start of the 2027/28 season.
- 9th September 2026
Law firm Freeths has advised University of Birmingham Enterprise on the successful spin-out of Dexter AI Ltd, supporting the launch of an innovative technology business focused on transforming how researchers extract and analyse healthcare data.
- 9th September 2026
One UK business could win a £10,000 workplace transformation this September, as AJ Products launches a month-long competition for its customers.
- 9th September 2026
A team from Auctus Management Group and RSS Infrastructure have completed the Royal British Legion’s Pedal to Paris 2026 challenge.
- 9th September 2026
St Basils' annual Big Sleepout fundraiser returns to Birmingham on Friday 13 November, with hundreds of participants set to spend the night outdoors at Alexander Stadium to raise money for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- 9th September 2026
Aston University has been shortlisted in three categories in the 22nd Times Higher Education Awards, known as the “Oscars of higher education”.