Birmingham Enterprise Community helping new businesses

Startup sprint launches scheme to accelerate female founders’ success.

A load of bankers

Andy Munro and a tale of banking frustration.

Advice for rail passengers as lockdown eased

West Midlands Railway urges customers to avoid the train when planning reunions.

Training firm offers post-lockdown

In-Comm launches Covid-19 Secure service to help businesses get back to work.

New homes for former Dudley factory site

427 new homes set to regenerate former Beans Foundry.

Call for early West Midlands re-opening

Government urged to allow early reopening of tourism, hospitality and cultural sector.

Food service company makes delivery ordering easier

Midlands foodservice supplier launches online order platform to meet Coronavirus demand.

Residential care group reaches landmark in meal delivery

1,000 meals donated during pandemic lockdown.

Business fears as Pride cancelled

Southside BID calls for greater support as Birmingham Pride cancelled.

Birmingham employees fundraise through lockdown

Mondelēz International team takes on 10,000 mile challenge for charity.

Lib Dem concern over post-pandemic industrial prospects

Call for Midlands Manufacturing Task Force after Rolls Royce job cuts.

Recognition for star apprentice

JS Wright apprentice wins top Midland training award.

Port Loop development continues with new arrivals

New factory-built homes craned onto site as sales office reopens.

Residents renew fight to save playing fields

Appeal launched to help save Yardley community facilities.

Training opportunities continue for West Midlands manufacturers

Employers urged to take ‘Skills Pledge’ to protect pipeline of apprentices.

Vandalism threat to train safety

West Midlands Railway issues vandalism warning after graffiti takes trains out of action.

Broad Street to host social distancing trials

Social distancing pavement markings launched in Birmingham city centre.

‘Stay away’ plea from West Midlands Railway

“Only catch the train if you have no other choice.”

Call for construction investment to kickstart UK economy

Birmingham City University experts claim £11 billion investment can deliver massive returns.

Unity Trust Bank announces aid package for West Midlands SMEs

Support for SMEs during coronavirus crisis following £900,000 funding.

From retailers to the frontline

Addmaster delivers its ‘bag for life’ to care and NHS staff.

Restaurant owner warns of closure fears

Family-run Asian restaurant hit by lockdown backs #RaiseTheBar campaign.

“Essential journeys only” as railway timetables change

West Midlands Railway urges passengers to only use the train when necessary.

Staff to volunteer with Charity Matcher

Online platform launched to help charities source local furloughed workers as volunteers.

Daimler Powerhouse to launch in Coventry

New creative hub for artists is to be built in City of Culture 2021.

Serco grant boosts Witton Lodge service provision

Funding will aid community work during pandemic.

Hospitality group helps feed key workers

The Caring Foundation donates meals to West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Birmingham development starts up again

Urban Splash reopens its construction site at Port Loop.

Sweet surprise for local community groups

West Midlands charities receive donations from Mondelēz International.

New film shows Westside BID keeping district safe

How Birmingham’s ‘golden mile’ is being looked after during COVID-19.