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Theatre school signs headline sponsorship deal with revived BRMB station

18th September 2026

Razzamataz Sutton Coldfield has become headline sponsor of BRMB's Drive Time show, in a new partnership between the theatre school and the relaunched radio station. Read more

George Clarke and Wayne Hemingway to headline major Sutton Coldfield business event

18th September 2026

Architect and TV presenter George Clarke and renowned designer and entrepreneur Wayne Hemingway MBE will take to the stage in Sutton Coldfield next month as part of a high-profile event bringing together business, property and placemaking. Read more

Half a Chequered Flag

18th September 2026

Seven days in: 21 squares gone, 20 left, and a Walsall teenager two rounds from the finish Read more

From kite making to music experiments: Free workshops revealed for Walsall MakerFest 2026

18th September 2026

Funded by Walsall Council and produced by Bostin Creative, visitors to Walsall MakerFest 2026 can enjoy a packed programme of free creative workshops, transforming the Town Hall into a vibrant hub of making, creativity and discovery Read more

“A massive help”: More than 9,000 children take part in Walsall HAF programme as families praise support over summer

18th September 2026

More than 9,000 children registered for Walsall’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) this summer, with families praising the range of activities on offer and the support the programme provides for children, parents and carers. Read more

‘Best summer ever’: Families praise Walsall Summer Passport as more than 600 children take part

18th September 2026

Over 600 young children across Walsall have taken part in the free Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport scheme, with feedback from families highlighting the positive impact on children’s confidence, communication and social development. Read more

University students in Walsall urged to get MenB vaccine to protect against serious infection

18th September 2026

Walsall students heading to university this autumn are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis B (MenB). Read more

Medilink Midlands backs next generation of innovation through major investment

18th September 2026

Medilink Midlands has strengthened its commitment to the region’s innovation economy through its investment in Midlands Mindforge. Read more

University of Birmingham professor becomes deputy chair of inaugural advisory board

18th September 2026

A director of innovation in engineering and physical sciences at the University of Birmingham has been appointed as deputy chair of the inaugural advisory board for the West Midlands Regional Defence and Security Cluster (WM RDSC). Read more

Cooper Parry strengthens debt advisory practice with two new appointments

18th September 2026

Professional services firm Cooper Parry has strengthened the Fellwood Advisory team with two senior debt advisory specialists from KPMG. Read more