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Chiltern Railways moves to public ownership with more services for Birmingham
Chiltern Railways is moving into public ownership, allowing for a new timetable that will introduce half-hourly weekday services between Bi…
Coventry tourism generates over £1bn in economic value for the first time
Tourism in Coventry reached a record £1bn in economic value during 2025, driven by a 6.5% increase in visitor numbers. The growth follows a…
The Waqf Fund buys Solihull retail unit to generate permanent charity income
The Waqf Fund has purchased a £1.9 million retail unit in Solihull, with the £150,000 annual rent going directly to humanitarian projects. …
Uganda to participate in Birmingham Invictus Games following royal reassurance
Uganda's military has confirmed it will compete in next year's Invictus Games after initially planning to withdraw. A conversation between …
Uganda to participate in Birmingham Invictus Games following clarification from the Palace
Uganda has reversed its decision to withdraw from the 2027 Invictus Games after a conversation between the country's military chief and Kin…
BMI Redland completes £6.3 million refurbishment of its Coventry clay tile plant
Roofing specialist BMI UK & Ireland has finished a five-month upgrade of its Coventry-based facility, modernising the Rosemary kiln and pro…
Birmingham youngsters take part in free football sessions to stay active during the holidays
Twenty-five children aged 11 to 14 attended a football session at Hodge Hill College organised by Sport 4 Life UK and funded by VPS. The in…
WMG and Eatron Technologies to develop new 48V battery management system
WMG at the University of Warwick and Eatron Technologies have received government funding to develop a new 48V battery management system fo…
Bowman's Harbour solar farm supplies New Cross Hospital with renewable energy
Since opening in 2024, the solar farm in Wednesfield has provided enough electricity to power the entire New Cross Hospital site during the…
Baton of Hope suicide prevention tour to return to Birmingham in 2027
The Baton of Hope initiative will return to Birmingham in 2027 following a successful joint bid by local health organisations and the city …
West Midlands bus services brought under public control to protect local routes
The West Midlands Combined Authority has taken control of local bus services to prevent them from collapsing after the operator indicated i…
Stourbridge farmers use tractors to create firebreaks and contain major blaze
When a large fire spread across 500 acres in Stourbridge, a group of local farmers used their tractors to dig furrows and create firebreaks…