Listen to The Country online: Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson’s mental health journey
He reflects on being “haunted by the black dog” in 2020, and how he helps keep it at…
Plans to demolish former pub for homes
An empty pub in Oldbury could be demolished to make way for new homes. A planning application to…
Europe’s Instant Payments Regulation and the 9 October deadline, explained
Adopted by the European Parliament and the European Council in March 2024, the Instant Payments Regulation (IPR) was
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Bin strike has cost council at least £14m
The disruption from the ongoing bins strike has cost Birmingham City Council at least £14 million, a report…
BGSO brings ballroom magic to Birmingham
Musical Director, Neavan Lobban. Local’s are invited to step into a world of glitter balls and glamour as…
Charity celebrating Black History Month on Birmingham’s canals
The Canal & River Trust and Brindleyplace are honouring the contributions, cultures, and stories of Black communities that…
Labour politicians condemn Handsworth remarks
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker at the Growth Plan launch in Wolverhampton (Credit: WMCA) Labour politicians in Birmingham…
Birmingham’s museums at ‘critical crossroads’
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Taken from Google Street View. © LRDS Cultural leaders in Birmingham have said…
Netflix hosts trans shows aimed at kids. It’s inappropriate
Why does it seem like only conservatives are willing to draw the line when it comes to children’s…
Industry leaders appointed to Night-Time Economy Commission
Leading voices from the region’s pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues have been chosen to revitalise the West Midlands…