Local News and Updates
- 16th February 2026
A director at a leading West Midlands accountancy practice is marking a magnificent four decades in the job – a role he feared he would lose in the first year after “spectacularly” failing his accountancy exams.
- 16th February 2026
Social enterprise charity JERICHO has announced a new partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU), aimed at enhancing employability outcomes for young people through a new academic coaching programme.
- 16th February 2026
Employees at a leading Shrewsbury business have skydived, climbed mountains, ran an ultra-marathon, played sports matches and baked cakes to raise £20,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity over the last two years.
- 14th February 2026
In the long, speech-based rhythms of the first, the page-as-artistry of the second and the shock-sequencing of the third, there is poetry enough....
- 14th February 2026
Rosalie Minnitt’s highly acclaimed debut show, Clementine, came to the Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton on 14th February and was a double Valentine’s Day treat....
- 14th February 2026
15 & 16 May - BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham Rep (The Door)
'A solo debut remarkable for Minnitt’s restless invention.’ ★★★★ The Guardian
'An absolutely barnstorming performance.'...
- 14th February 2026
Two local not-for-profit organisations are celebrating a successful partnership which has enabled children and vulnerable adults across the city to continue to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors
- 14th February 2026
Heat Treatment 2000 Ltd has delivered major improvements in energy efficiency, performance and product quality following support from the West Midlands Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS).
- 14th February 2026
Thor Hammer, the Shirley-headquartered heritage manufacturing company, has welcomed its youngest employee.
- 14th February 2026
Professional services group Gateley has renewed its partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU) innovation centre STEAMhouse as it continues to champion the next generation of enterprise and skills development in the city.