empty Business & Finance

DRC government and AfDB adopt plan to improve portfolio performance

empty Community

Wolverhampton sleepout set to highlight male homelessness

empty Food

Let It Snow! 24 Stories launches new £10 cocktail menu and festive snowfall

empty World News

Chinese medical team sent to Jamaica for post-Melissa recovery

empty World News

Death toll rising beyond 1,000 in south Asia’s worst ever floods

empty World News

How the Hong Kong fire spread

empty World News

WomenIN Festival 2025 culminates in two days of holistic, transformative and unapologetic empowerment

World

    Chinese medical team sent to Jamaica for post-Melissa recovery

    China is the latest country to make its contribution to the efforts, after making its contribution to the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa after...

    Death toll rising beyond 1,000 in south Asia’s worst ever floods

    Officials have said that over 450 people have died in Indonesia, while Sri Lanka have suffered the worst natural disaster there since the tsunami in...

    How the Hong Kong fire spread

    WomenIN Festival 2025 culminates in two days of holistic, transformative and unapologetic empowerment

    Africa Investment Forum: RPFF Governing Council holds inaugural in-person meeting in Rabat

    Singapore Sports Hub renamed The Kallang, signals push to bring more diverse and accessible experiences across sport, entertainment, lifestyle and community

    2nd China-Africa Forum on Green Energy Science and Technology Innovation successfully held in South Africa

    Benefit concert in Fairfield to help people impacted Jamaica post-Hurricane Melissa

    Community

      Wolverhampton sleepout set to highlight male homelessness

      As winter tightens its grip, tens of men from Wolverhampton are preparing to battle the cold, wind and rain by spending 24 hours on the streets of...

      102-year-old Sutton Coldfield care home resident shares secret to a long life

      All aboard! The Polar Express arrives at Euston station

      Free city centre parking every weekend in countdown to Christmas as council unwraps festive offer

      Network Rail and partners unite to support White Ribbon campaign in Birmingham

      Business

        DRC government and AfDB adopt plan to improve portfolio performance

        Following a joint review, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have approved a...

        Policybazaar launches seamless US Dollar investment options for NRIs through GIFT City

        Policybazaar, one of India's largest online insurance platforms, announced a significant expansion of its global investment portfolio for...

        Stakeholders respond to Chancellor’s Budget

        In response to the recent Budget, Richard Walker, CEO of Iceland said: “This is a much needed shot in the arm for the high street. I’ve long argued...

        Minimum wage rise 'fantastic news for millions’ – GMB says

        The GMB Union has responded to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

        Chancellor announces increase to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage

        In a video message posted today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said: “I know that the cost of living is still the number one issue...

        African Development Fund commits $14 million grant to scaling up climate resilience across the Sahel

        The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $14.64 million to support Project 2 of the Programme to Strengthen...

        Sign up to our weekly newsletter

        Read The December Edition Online

        Read Online December 2025

        Latest News

        Tech

          empty Gadgets & Gaming

          Toys the season to be Jolly! Here’s how kids in West Midlands can win the entire DreamToys list this Christmas

          Nov 24, 2025
          empty Gadgets & Gaming

          FUN88 launch AI game recommendations, setting new iGaming standard

          Nov 12, 2025
          empty Gadgets & Gaming

          Game of Thrones Studio Tour launches thrilling new Dragon Ride Experience

          Oct 26, 2025
          empty Gadgets & Gaming

          Strangelight Workshop by Steamforged Games is now out

          Oct 19, 2025
          empty Gadgets & Gaming

          Ares Games to release WunderWaffen and TEDOKU at Essen Spiel 2025

          Oct 5, 2025
          empty Gadgets & Gaming

          Mega Empires: Far East coming in 2026

          Sep 24, 2025
          empty Gadgets & Gaming

          Terra Mystica Special Edition just announced

          Sep 22, 2025

          Sport

            There’s an ace opportunity to try Sandwell padel for free

            The fastest-growing participation sport globally has really taken off in Sandwell – and here’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about for free!

            Legendary GB Hockey gold medal winning hero, Imran Sherwani, announced dead

            UK submits its bid for the Women's World Cup

            Record turnout expected as Abu Dhabi prepares to host Formula 1 thrilling finale

            From Glasgow to Gujarat - Amdavad confirmed as Host for 2030 Games

            Adoption & Fostering

            Fostering families bounce into summer fun at park event

            Fostering for Wolverhampton launches new recruitment campaign

            Woman adopted as a child by her grandparents surprises them with trip to Paris

            Education & Training

            Edinburgh-led ACCEND launches for Europe’s deep tech scaleups

            New inclusion charter launched at education summit

            Midlands students wow Parliament with innovative STEM projects

            Role Models

            Louise Bennett Appointed Vice Lord-Lieutenant For The West Midlands

            A legend, icon and much-loved by all! - Sir Michael Parkinson

            PM awards two men from London for empowering young people through sports

            Motors

            ‘Taxi and private license overhaul welcome' – say GMB

            Budget brings biggest ever boost for better roads

            Major ‘Ring of Steel’ operation seizes 66 uninsured cars as police surround Birmingham to improve road safety

            Gadgets & Gaming

            Toys the season to be Jolly! Here’s how kids in West Midlands can win the entire DreamToys list this Christmas

            FUN88 launch AI game recommendations, setting new iGaming standard

            Game of Thrones Studio Tour launches thrilling new Dragon Ride Experience

            Competitions

            COMPETITION - The Festive Gift Fair returns for 2025!

            Hockerhill celebrates one year open with £1 tickets for guests

            City orchestra nominated for prestigious award

            Fashion

            Putting temptation under his tree this Christmas

            Anok Yai to receive Model of the year award at The Fashion Awards 2025

            Women's Tennis Association celebrates global style and culture with iconic 2025 WTA Finals portraits

            Food

            Let It Snow! 24 Stories launches new £10 cocktail menu and festive snowfall

            Burger Shop Worcester wins ‘Best Independent Burger’ at prestigious national awards

            Independent coffee spot pours into Chelmsley Wood

            Health & Wellbeing

            Experts say prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men

            BHX Runway Run raises over £18,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity

            Celebrate the Festive Season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

            Holiday & Travel

            Mount Pleasant in the Hunter Valley joins Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia

            Paying in instalments could save travellers hundreds - Travel expert explains why!

            Holiday break offering the thrill of Formula One