Local News and Updates
- 13th October 2026
Firms should start cutting the amount of electronic waste they create rather than wait for the introduction of new rules, according to national law firm Clarke Willmott.
- 13th October 2026
Vital support is reaching more of the West Midlands’ 250,000 unpaid carers thanks to a new partnership between West Midlands mayor Richard Parker and Big Issue Invest.
- 13th October 2026
Women across the West Midlands are being urged to understand their workplace rights and feel confident using them during an event marking two years of BRUMWIM (Birmingham Women in Marketing).
- 13th October 2026
Accountancy firm Dains has appointed a new chief operating officer to strengthen its leadership team.
- 13th October 2026
Experts at a leading law firm have backed for a new legislation to help people protect themselves against the threat of AI-generated deepfakes.
- 13th October 2026
A mental health summit and a fundraising book launch organised by Smith Counselling & Coaching has raised £1,500 for Lench’s Trust and Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club following a day of practical conversation on mental health.
- 12th October 2026
FareShare Midlands has launched Cook and Connect, a new six-week training programme designed to help Birmingham residents develop professional cooking skills, gain qualifications and take their first steps towards a career in hospitality.
- 12th October 2026
Kinship foster parents from across Wolverhampton came together last Wednesday (7 October) for a special Sip and Paint event celebrating the important role they play in the lives of children and young people.
- 12th October 2026
Birmingham’s memorial to the thousands of civilians killed in air raids on the city during the Second World War has been installed in its new home
- 12th October 2026
A new mascot created by a talented Sandwell College student is set to become a familiar face on health campuses and communities across Birmingham and Sandwell after being unveiled by Your City & Metropolitan Hospitals Charity.