Local News and Updates
- 19th October 2026
For many children, Halloween is an exciting time filled with costumes, sweets and seasonal fun....
- 19th October 2026
“Forward thinking” Health Visiting staff at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have been recognised for delivering high-quality care and support to families – earning a Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) reaccreditation
- 19th October 2026
“I always have my flu jab but this year I hadn’t got round to booking it – I won’t do that again!”
- 19th October 2026
Patients living with a stoma came together with specialist healthcare teams, charities and suppliers at a refreshed community support event.
- 19th October 2026
A development of 11 new council homes for affordable rent has been completed in Bilston - with the first residents set to move in.
- 19th October 2026
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid have been nominated for the Waitrose community matters scheme in Solihull.
- 19th October 2026
Work has begun on a new Physic Garden at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU), which aims to blend history and heritage with 21st century horticulture and design.
- 19th October 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces changes to trade union law, with measures expected from October 2026 and a written statement on the right to join a union from January 2027.
- 19th October 2026
Walsh Funerals & Memorials Launches 2026 Little Angels Campaign for Baby Loss Awareness Week gifting headstones to families going through financial difficulty.
- 19th October 2026
Greenfields Energy Group has opened its flagship Birmingham office, while celebrating its growing team and 69% revenue growth during the 2025/26 financial year.