Local News and Updates
- 8th October 2026
People across Birmingham who have been affected by suicide are being encouraged to apply to become baton bearers when the Baton of Hope returns to the city on Monday 13 September 2027.
- 8th October 2026
The council has secured funding that will deliver £15m of capital grant funding to businesses across the West Midlands, the next stage of the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) grant programme.
- 8th October 2026
Birmingham City Council has won a prestigious sustainability award.
- 8th October 2026
Birmingham’s memorial to the thousands of civilians killed in air raids on the city during the Second World War has been installed in its new home today (8 October 2026).
- 8th October 2026
Lady Irene Yoong-Henery of Withersdale (pictured) nominated for inaugral award
- 8th October 2026
Lady Irene Yoong-Henery of Withersdale (pictured) nominated for inaugral award next month
- 8th October 2026
Lady Irene Yoong-Henery of Withersdale (pictured) nominated in inaugral awards next month
- 8th October 2026
The West Midlands Futures Fund was launched yesterday to the private sector of the region, putting billions on the table for high impact schemes that can drive economic growth and thousands of new homes and jobs.
- 8th October 2026
Insurance broker Adler Fairways has launched a new webinar on ‘Navigating Tomorrow's Cyber Risks Today’, where an industry-led panel will discuss emerging cyber risks, the growing influence of AI
- 8th October 2026
Malmaison in Birmingham is one of three hotels in the national chain to launch a Starbucks.