Local News and Updates
- 16th October 2026
A patient who has spent six weeks in critical care at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital was given an emotional boost on the day he came off his ventilator, when staff pulled out all the stops to reunite him with his beloved dog, Milo.
- 16th October 2026
Crown Highways Ltd has become the first patron of the Aston Villa Foundation's newly-launched ‘Founders Club’ initiative.
- 16th October 2026
Accountancy firm Ballards was recently named as Audit Team of the Year at the 2026 Accounting Excellence Awards.
- 16th October 2026
Two colleagues from Wolverhampton-headquartered health and wellbeing provider Paycare are hoping to raise funds for The Haven by launching a virtual duck race in support of the charity’s Christmas appeal.
- 16th October 2026
A Marlow-based logistics company is planning to deliver its next stage of growth after joining the Pallet-Track network.
- 16th October 2026
Let the countdown to Christmas begin - the dates for this year’s Wolverhampton lights switch-on events have been announced.
- 15th October 2026
A new Department for Education campaign is calling on more people across the Black Country to consider fostering.
- 15th October 2026
A joint taxi enforcement operation in Walsall saw 30 licensed vehicles inspected to ensure vehicles meet the standards required to carry passengers safely.
- 15th October 2026
Walsall Council has won a national award recognising excellence in recycling and waste management for its £32 million Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC).
- 15th October 2026
Staff at Walsall Manor Hospital are being encouraged to don something pink and show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at a special fundraising event inspired by a colleague, later this month.