Local News and Updates
- 14th August 2026
Birmingham City Council has agreed a two-year extension with Kier to the current contract to maintain the city’s highways and deliver essential services across the road network.
- 14th August 2026
Celebrate like a champion at the city-centre official fan zone of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, taking over Centenary Square from 13-16 August.
- 14th August 2026
A Birmingham business has been closed following a successful application by Birmingham City Council's Trading Standards team.
- 14th August 2026
Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee have today (13 August) agreed that five historic city sites – including The Electric cinema – will be added to Birmingham’s Local Heritage List.
- 14th August 2026
Arts Council England poet to appear on Black Country Xtra
- 14th August 2026
Nigel Duttton Director Willenhall Lock Stock CIC on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra
- 14th August 2026
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital Charity has partnered with Gymshark, which will sponsor the charity's sixth annual Dragon Boat Race on 17 and 18 September.
- 14th August 2026
Law firm Wilkes has been shortlisted in four categories at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2026 - including individual recognition for senior partner Gareth O'Hara.
- 14th August 2026
A Birmingham-based Chartered Financial Planner is launching a new platform aimed at helping people understand the financial decisions they face throughout life, from pensions to mortgages.
- 14th August 2026
Students across BMet are celebrating another strong results season, with improved performances across A Levels, T Levels and vocational qualifications.