Press Release News & Updates
- 8th February 2026
Loopfest, which takes place in Shrewsbury over the first May Bank Holiday weekend (01 to 03 May) and is one of the biggest music festivals of its kind in the UK, has announced its official charity partners for 2026.
- 7th February 2026
Organisers of The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run have announced a revamped route including a new city-centre finish that promises the best runner experience yet.
- 4th February 2026
Birmingham City Council says it is no longer bankrupt and will invest an extra £130m in frontline services.
- 2nd February 2026
Tributes have been paid to Councillor Waseem Zaffar, who has died at the age of 44.
A new chapter begins today for Birmingham’s future as five of the city’s leading organisations officially sign the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter (B-KQ) Collaboration Agreement.
- 1st February 2026
Today Sir Andrew Mitchell visited the British Heart Foundation shop at the Red Rose Centre.
A Birmingham leader in recruitment who has gone above and beyond to upskill employees for over two decades has been honoured with an MBE.
Come and celebrate women across the city - tickets and sponsorship now available
- 26th January 2026
The chief executive of two NHS trusts in the Black Country has received an honorary degree from Aston University, recognising her contributions in healthcare leadership.
Birmingham Law Society has revealed the shortlist for its 2026 Legal Awards, honouring 69 outstanding individuals and firms across 14 categories.