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Up to 250,000 women protected from unsafe work gear following GMB campaign

2026-04-16T15:37:51+01:00

Up to 250,000 women will now be protected from unsafe working equipment following a GMB campaign.

Euston station’s new and improved assisted travel lounge reopens to passengers

2026-04-15T11:57:38+01:00

Customers at London Euston were welcomed back inside the station’s assisted travel lounge today after a refurbishment to make journeys easier.

Pensioners urged to be alert to Winter Fuel Payment scams

2026-04-15T11:53:10+01:00

Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.

Happy Baisakhi 2026 to Sikhs worldwide

2026-04-15T11:47:24+01:00

The important festival of Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) 2026 was celebrated on 13th or 14th April this year, marking the harvest season and the creation of Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.

It’s all smiles from “little and large” at Dudley care home

2026-04-14T12:29:08+01:00

A heart-warming moment between “little and large” captured the spirit of care at Broadway Halls Care Home in Dudley.

Worcestershire home buyers given £10,000 incentive at Kendrick Homes’ latest open weekends

2026-04-12T20:18:16+01:00

One of the region’s leading housebuilders is looking to support people overcome the volatile property market by holding two special open weekends in Worcestershire on April 11th-12th and April 18th-19th.

2026 Lichfield Festival details revealed

2026-04-10T21:21:31+01:00

Lichfield Festival has announced an exciting 2026 programme which brings together an eclectic mix of artistic events and innovative performances, spanning drama, dance, literature, comedy, and music of every kind.

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien enjoys a wild day out at Twycross Zoo with son Beau

2026-04-10T21:17:28+01:00

Visitors making the most of the Easter weekend at Twycross Zoo were in for a surprise on Good Friday, as Coronation Street favourite Tina O’Brien was spotted on a family day out with her young son, Beau.

Preview events set for Halesowen town centre improvement plans

2026-04-10T21:12:09+01:00

There will be a series of preview events next week regarding the proposed £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.

Tribute paid to much-loved Alexander Stadium resident cat

2026-04-10T21:08:09+01:00

Tribute are being paid to a much-loved resident cat at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, who was said to have passed away at the start of April.

New customer hub opens at Euston ready to better support station users

2026-04-09T20:40:32+01:00

Passengers travelling through London Euston will benefit from a brand‑new customer information hub after main line services resumed, which now makes it quicker and easier for people to get the help they need.

The Grand Hotel Birmingham celebrating five years since its reopening

2026-04-09T20:29:52+01:00

On May 18^th, 2021, The Grand Hotel Birmingham reopened its doors following a £50 million restoration, ending nearly two decades of closure, and heralding a new era for one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Last affordable apartment remains at five-star Northfield development

2026-04-09T20:27:03+01:00

Birmingham home hunters have one final chance to secure an affordable apartment built by a five-star homebuilder.

New look Peaky Blinders mural now on Hill Street, in Birmingham

2026-04-08T10:37:50+01:00

A new look for the iconic Peaky Blinders mural is now live on Hill Street, near Birmingham New Street station in celebration of the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man film released last month on Netflix.

The 1975's Ross MacDonald sets off on 1000-mile charity bike ride for Nordoff & Robbins

2026-04-08T10:31:24+01:00

Ross MacDonald, bassist from The 1975 and Brian MacDonald, bassist from American pop-rock band PVRIS, have set off on their ultimate UK cycling challenge, riding from Land’s End to John O’ Groats across two weeks to raise money for music therapy charity, Nordoff and Robbins.

Exhibition inspiring powerful South Asian reflections

2026-04-07T11:53:28+01:00

Hundreds of visitors have shared personal reflections on South Asian identity, migration and belonging at a Coventry exhibition, as a new pop-up programme invites more residents to contribute their stories.