West Midlands secures more funding to train the next generation of construction workers
Thousands more young people across the region are to get the chance to train for a rewarding career…
Southern England to be hotter than Bali during fourth heatwave of summer
Southern England will be hotter than Bali as Britain braces for its fourth heatwave of the summer. The…
Yellow heat health alert issued for southern half of England – The Irish News
A yellow heat health alert has been issued across much of England for the start of next week…
Successful overnight tram tests ahead of opening of Metro line to Millennium Point
Trams have reached Millennium Point in a successful overnight track test on the first leg of a new…
Mayor secures 13,000 pledges to give young people crucial work experience and training
Employers have pledged almost 13,000 work experience, training and apprenticeship opportunities as part of Mayor Richard Parker’s drive…
West Midlands Business Festival to return bigger and better in 2026
Mayor Richard Parker has today announced that the West Midlands Business Festival is to return in 2026 following…
Firearms and machete seized after worry from Birmingham residents
Police seized a machete and two imitation handguns during a search near the city centre, it has been…
Fury as bankrupt Birmingham council offering asylum seekers huge discounts on swimming, golf, trampolining & Villa games
BANKRUPT Birmingham Council is offering small boat asylum seekers hefty discounts on leisure activities — including swimming, golf…
Birmingham signs up to West Midlands Growth Plan
Published: Monday, 21st July 2025 The West Midlands Growth Plan has been launched by the regional mayor alongside…
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…