Local News and Updates
- 17th February 2026
The University of Birmingham and Birmingham Royal Ballet have announced a new partnership, formalising more than two decades of collaboration between two of the city’s leading civic institutions.
- 17th February 2026
BHSF has renewed its long‑standing partnership with Benenden Health, continuing in its role as manufacturer and administrator of the Benenden Health Cash Plan.
- 17th February 2026
Funding to kickstart work on a tram line to the new Birmingham City Powerhouse Stadium and upgrade railway stations serving Villa Park has been approved by regional transport chiefs.
- 17th February 2026
Sports regeneration across the West Midlands will bring thousands of jobs into the region – including 16,000 linked to Birmingham’s proposed Sports Quarter – delegates at a major conference were told.
- 17th February 2026
Being awarded three years of Arts Council England (ACE) funding in 2025 has been transformative for the Good Shepherd’s creative programme, enabling an ambitious calendar of workshops and creative mentoring
- 17th February 2026
Range of 24 new council homes close to completion in Low Hill
- 16th February 2026
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has confirmed Ed Cox as its permanent chief executive.
- 16th February 2026
Birmingham Law Society has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Legal Awards, celebrating the top legal talent across the region.
- 16th February 2026
Gateley Legal has advised Alltruysm LTD on its successful application to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for lending permissions, enabling the business to launch its pioneering motor vehicle finance offering in the UK.
- 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.