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Previously a curate, chaplain, vicar, rural dean, canon and archdeacon, Bishop Wilfred Wood - the first Black Bishop in the Church of England - was always noted as being a highly visual and outspoken voice on matters of racial discrimination and inequality.

Landowners who privately rent properties are being urged to act now before new legislation is introduced which will make it more difficult to evict tenants.

This year’s Yo! Wolves summer programme was the biggest so far – with thousands of children and young people taking part in a wide range of fun days, sporting activities and holiday clubs across Wolverhampton.

Community drop-in centres based at three of the region’s bus stations will remain open thanks to funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

The UK's youngest and first Black female publisher, Margaret Busby, CBE, Hon. FRSL, also known as Nana Akua Ackon, is probably best known for being the co-founder of her own publishing company, 'Allison & Busby', with Clive Allinson, at the age of 23, before becoming chair of judges for the Booker Prize in 2020.

Ex Gogglebox star, Sandra Martin, has shared with her fans that she has been left heartbroken following the death of her sister.

The first directory listing all of the business support and help available to the thousands of freelancers working in the region has been launched by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as part of a new package of support for the £1.1 billion-a-year cultural and creative sectors.

The Mayor of Wolverhampton, his team and other councillors turned volunteers for the day to clean war graves at a city cemetery.

The October-long Black History Month celebration will be, again, the perfect chance to reflect on where things stand with Black people, of all generations, in the UK.

Legal & General’s Director of Levelling Up, John Godfrey, has been announced as interim Director of Housing, Placemaking and Regeneration at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person to snap it up. Across the UK, different enhancements and modifications can increase the value of a home depending on the area. 

A recent analysis of TikTok data conducted by AI Digital family safety app Canopy.us has unveiled intriguing insights into the prevalence of video removals across various countries.

You might think the pairing of 61-year-old nightclub ‘night’ host Terry Johnston and military man Randall Smith somewhat unusual.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street was quick on the draw when he joined in a community event in Yardley led by a popular martial arts group.

Birmingham Health, Safety and Environment Association (BHSEA) has won three awards at the recent SGUK 2023 Awards.

A blue plaque is to be unveiled to mark the former home of the groundbreaking singer and performer Evelyn Dove, in the London Borough of Wandsworth.