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BHX unveils its Icons Wall

2026-03-25T20:36:37+00:00

Birmingham Airport (BHX) unveiled its Icons Wall – the new art installation located after security showcasing talent from across the West Midlands.

New picture released of multi-million-pound improvement plan for Halesowen town centre

2026-03-25T20:31:50+00:00

A new artist’s impression has been released showing a £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.

Passengers advised to plan ahead as disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford continues

2026-03-25T20:27:29+00:00

Passengers travelling between Wolverhampton and Stafford have been warned of further disruption following strong winds.

Dame Sarah Mullally installed as First female Archbishop of Canterbury

2026-03-25T20:22:45+00:00

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury addressed a mass congregation of guests at Canterbury Cathedral saying that she prayed for those affected by war.

Historic landmarks to be lit up to make city centre more vibrant and welcoming after dark

2026-03-24T19:07:36+00:00

Two of Wolverhampton’s historic landmarks will be lit up after dark all-year round to make for a more vibrant and safer night out in the city centre.

Youth work programme making big impact in city

2026-03-24T19:05:04+00:00

A new detached youth work programme, delivered as part of a wider package of support for young people at risk of exclusion or offending, is already making a positive impact in key areas of Wolverhampton.

Energy saving home makeover underway as residents invited to join council's neighbourhood pilot project

2026-03-23T23:56:18+00:00

A city property is being transformed into a showcase for warmer, healthier and more energy‑efficient living with lower bills.

Eddie Hall reveals ‘struggle’ of being on inside and how he dealt with confrontation

2026-03-22T23:17:53+00:00

Ahead of his appearance on the newest series of Inside, which starts today, on Netflix, former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall discussed his appearance on the show, explaining what he found hardest about living with 12 content creators and reality stars.

West Midlands manufacturing SMEs positioned for global growth after ‘Breaking into Defence’ event

2026-03-22T23:02:10+00:00

More than 60 ambitious manufacturers from the West Midlands gathered recently for a special event designed to accelerate SME participation in international defence markets and to strengthen the UK’s sovereign defence capability.

Birmingham Academy launches free Friday food market

2026-03-21T18:26:26+00:00

City Academy , in Birmingham, part of CORE Education Trust, has launched a food market, a weekly event created to support students and their families, while also extending help to the wider local community.

Manchester Piccadilly's first community garden opens to the public

2026-03-21T18:20:19+00:00

Passengers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly will now have a new space to enjoy as the station's first community garden opens to the public.

More climbing wall sessions added this Easter in Pontllanfraith

2026-03-21T18:17:09+00:00

More climbing wall sessions are being introduced this Easter at the Centre for Skills and Learning in Pontllanfraith, giving families more opportunities to get involved.

Passengers urged to plan ahead as London Marylebone upgrades continue

2026-03-21T18:11:29+00:00

Passengers travelling into London Marylebone have been urged to plan their journeys in advance ahead of upgrades taking place on 28 and 29 March.

‘We will not stand for it’ – vehicle crushed in warning to anyone dumping waste in the city

2026-03-20T13:31:13+00:00

Another vehicle used to dump waste in the city has been seized and destroyed as City of Wolverhampton Council continues to use tough tactics to combat the crime.

Use a water conditioner to help keep down rising oil heating costs, says Halcyan CEO

2026-03-19T19:26:33+00:00

Using a water conditioner unit could help lower costs for the UK’s estimated 1.7 million households using heating oil, which have seen the price per litre of oil trebling since the start of the Iran war, according to Samantha Mant, CEO and founder of Bristol-based Halcyan Water Conditioners.

Grey belt policy continues to increase housing planning permissions with 3 in 4 major residential appeals approved

2026-03-19T19:12:04+00:00

New analysis from planning, design and development consultancy Marrons shows that grey belt policy continues to have a major impact on housing planning permissions, with 75% of major residential appeals approved since the policy’s introduction in December 2024.