Over 100,000 people attend packed Birmingham Weekender festival
Confetti launch at Birmingham Weekender 2026 (Credit: Rise Productions) More than 100,000 people joined together to experience a…
Brum ‘will become net zero city’
Birmingham is set to become a ‘net zero city’ in the coming years and the council has revealed…
Call for action to put Halesowen on the map
Dudley councillors are calling for urgent action to put Halesowen’s heritage attractions on the map. Cllr Parmjit Sahota,…
Dentist re-bidding for bigger extension after council’s privacy concerns
A dental surgery has turned to government inspectors in a bid to build a three-storey extension after being…
Artificial intelligence could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England governor warns – MKFM 106.3FM
Artificial intelligence could cause a worldwide economic downturn, the governor of the Bank of England has warned. Andrew…
1 in 5 children start school in the West Midlands not fully vaccinated
West Midlands parents are being urged to protect their children with life-saving vaccinations ahead of the new school…
Council’s catering team achieves bronze award
Walsall Council’s Catering Team has achieved the Food for Life Served Here Bronze certification from the Soil Association.…
New Metro control centre opens
A state-of-the-art Operational Control Centre has opened at West Midlands Metro’s Wednesbury depot, marking another key milestone in the expansion of the popular tram network.…
Bus gate goes live in Blackheath town centre
A ‘bus gate’ goes live in Blackheath from Tuesday 1 September, aimed at helping bus passengers and other pedestrians…
Former MP criticises Mayor over green belt concerns
Former MP, Suzanne Webb has criticised ‘dismissive comments’ from the Mayor of the West Midlands over residents’ Green…