Local News and Updates
- 1st May 2026
Walsall residents are being reminded of walking opportunities available across the borough as National Walking Month takes place this May.
- 1st May 2026
Walsall Market was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and enterprise on Wednesday 29 April, as students from across Walsall and Birmingham took over the market
- 1st May 2026
For the May Bank Holidays on Monday 4 May 2026 and Monday 25 May 2026, Walsall Council services will be operating with modified hours or closures.
- 1st May 2026
University College Birmingham (UCB) has launched its two-day degree full-time study model for September 2026, opening doors to higher education for people who have been locked out of university by cost
- 1st May 2026
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has won a £438,674 research project grant from the Leverhulme Trust to carry out fundamental research into how membrane proteins fold correctly.
- 1st May 2026
A florist based in Sutton Coldfield has launched a new networking workshop with wreath making.
- 1st May 2026
New business startup Endecay Professional Development has launched a new service to help business owners understand and apply their strengths and solve business challenges.
- 1st May 2026
Tens of thousands of students across the country are learning about the impact AI will have on every aspect of their lives, thanks to a groundbreaking education programme made in Birmingham.
- 1st May 2026
The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will be opening its 10 acres of private gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme.
- 30th April 2026
A powerful new exhibition celebrating the voices, cultures, and lived experiences of Wolverhampton’s diverse communities will open to the public this May at the Mander Centre Community Hub.