Press Release News & Updates
- 11th August 2026
Two of Birmingham’s most important and influential historic figures, James Watt and Joseph Priestley, have had their statues returned to the city centre after an absence of ten years.
A South Staffordshire man who has turned a life-changing diagnosis into an inspiring fundraising challenge is being recognised by Shrewsbury Town Council after raising more than £3,500 for Amyloidosis UK.
Residents are being invited to experience an unforgettable evening of theatre, refreshments and community spirit as Fizz & Canapés in The Dingle returns on Friday 4 September, from 6pm to 8pm.
- 10th August 2026
Businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to seize the opportunity to secure one of the UK’s most prestigious business accolades, with just one month before entries close for the 2027 King's Awards for Enterprise.
- 10th August 2026
Businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to seize the opportunity to secure one of the UK’s most prestigious business accolades, with just one month before entries close for the 2027 King's Awards for Enterprise.
- 7th August 2026
A group of young people from Sutton Coldfield have graduated from supported internships at Amazon.
Birmingham hotel Staybridge Suits celebrated the life of Ozzy Osbourne during the heavy metal icon’s one year death anniversary.
Royal Sutton Coldfield, 22 July 2026 – Preparatory works have commenced on an upgrade to the CCTV surveillance network in Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Centre. Funded through the Pride in Place Programme (PiPP), this high-tech infrastructure project
- 6th August 2026
Shropshire Petal Fields returns to Newport this summer on selected dates from August 7th to 16th. It is a joint venture from Shropshire Petals and Shropshire Festivals, turning one of the petal fields into a visitor attraction whilst the blooms are at their best.
Shrewsbury-based charity Little Stars has been awarded funding through Shrewsbury Town Council's new three-year Cost of Living Grant Fund, enabling the organisation to expand its support for local families facing the rising costs of raising children.