Mayor Richard Parker launches West Midlands Growth Plan
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker will today unveil his bold plan to reboot the region’s economy, raise living…
Flexible and hybrid working practices in 2025
This report explores the current state of flexible and hybrid working practices in the UK more than a…
Work to start on far reaching blueprint for new homes in the West Midlands
Work is set to start on drawing up a far-reaching planning blueprint setting out where future housing and…
Children’s roleplay café opens with backing from business support programme
A new children’s roleplay café and community space has opened its doors in Smethwick after being backed by…
Pathways for positivity: There’s beauty in boredom
It’s almost the school holidays again, and I can already hear the collective cry of frustration from children…
Birmingham man who rebuilds life after returning to the classroom is recognised at 2025 Adult Learning Awards
A Birmingham man has shown how it’s never too late to learn and make a new start despite…
You’re about to see Kiwis losing weight on Wegovy: will you judge them?
With Wegovy (aka Ozempic) now available, we are about to witness some serious weight loss in Aotearoa. Here’s…
West Midlands Mayor’s pledge to improve school run safety and create more cycling and walking routes
Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands, has pledged to deliver more miles of cycling, wheeling and…
Women are finding ways to move and connect outdoors beyond the run club
Social run clubs have grown in popularity in recent years, offering a chance to make friends, get outside…
Mayor welcomes jobs boost as West Midlands is top destination for overseas investment
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker’s mission to create thousands of new jobs for local people has been boosted…