Local News and Updates
- 13th January 2026
The Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands has called for long-standing negative stereotypes of Birmingham to be challenged, urging people to “focus on the magnificence” of the region’s culture, sport and communities.
- 13th January 2026
Aston University has been awarded Adobe Creative Campus Innovator status.
- 13th January 2026
Dr Ranjit Khutan, award-winning playwright, to appear on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra
- 13th January 2026
A major boost for youth empowerment in Wolverhampton has been confirmed as ASPIRE AND REACH has secured a six-figure grant from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities programme
- 13th January 2026
The Midlands was the only English region to experience increases in permanent and temporary job placements during December, new data reveals.
- 13th January 2026
Business owners are being invited to take part in a half-day planning workshop which will help entrepreneurs clarify their purpose and priorities.
- 13th January 2026
A new startup support initiative has been launched to help aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders across the region to turn ideas into viable businesses with confidence and clarity.
- 13th January 2026
Dr Ranjit Khutan (pictured with other Ambassadors at The Grand Theatre) to discuss championing community reach and engagement with the arts
- 13th January 2026
The City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting children and young people, parents and carers, education leaders, and social care and health professionals to help shape its new School Accessibility Strategy.
- 13th January 2026
As the new year begins, families across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to make sure their children are protected against serious illnesses by staying up to date with routine vaccinations.