Black Country manufacturing skills boost
£7.6 million funding approved for Elite Centre.
Jobs boost at West Mids furniture maker
More local jobs are being created at Midland’s specialist seating manufacturer, Repose, following its most successful month ever.
Unemployed get chance to put their skills to the test
Unemployed people with skills and experience in a range of industries and who have recent work experience, are being urged to take up a free course leading to new careers and jobs in training.
Alfie Smith Memorial Concert
The Public will be hosting a special concert in memory of Black Country legend, poet and entertainer, Alfie, on 21st June.
West Brom’s boxing Nikki fights for Miss England Crown
A brave beauty queen who battled back from the brink of death has now set her sights on capturing the Miss England title
Black Country friends say ‘Balls to Cancer’ with 62.5 mile challenge
Four friends from the Black Country have completed a once in a lifetime challenge this weekend and raised over £6,500 for a local charity in the process.
Question Time tackles employability in the Black Country
The political theatre of ‘Question Time’ came to the Black Country recently, when eighty Year 10 and 11 pupils grilled local business leaders on the subject of employability.
Irish cultural exchange trip showcased by apprentices
Work experience with a twist was showcased to city leaders thanks to four Wolverhampton apprentices who took part in a cultural exchange.
Apprenticeship event nets gadgets for teens
Three teenagers got more than expert advice when they visited a Black Country Apprenticeship showcase
Popping down the local turns into 62.5 mile challenge for Black Country friends
A quick trip down the pub has turned into the challenge of a lifetime for four novice runners from the Black Country.
Floating forest to tour Birmingham & Black Country canals
A mini-forest made of real trees and soil planted onto a converted canal hopper is due to travel the canals of Birmingham and the Black Country.
£10 million adult apprenticeship boost for the Black Country
A £10 million boost to fund adult apprenticeships in the Black Country has been secured by training company BCTG.
West Mids business confidence returning?
“…our findings indicate that the local business community could be looking more confidently to the future”
Riot arrests continue
Police have raided more homes as they continue to investigate last summer’s disturbances.
Yellow Fish oppor–tuna–ty!
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country is looking for primary schools across the Black Country to get involved with Yellow Fish
Nature Improvement Area bid for Birmingham and the Black Country
Plans have been submitted for one of the country’s first Nature Improvement Areas for Birmingham and the Black Country.
Police catalytic in crime prevention
Black Country police are helping prevent motorists from becoming victims of crime.
‘Health Moobile’ coming your way?
Is it a van? Is it a cow? No, it’s the Moomobile, and it’s hitting the streets of Birmingham and the Black Country, to bring mobile healthcare to the area. A transit van with a difference; the Moomobile is painted as a cow on both sides, and even has its rear end decorated to match…
Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife “Worth over £1billion”
Wildlife is found to be no longer priceless, an economic study has discovered.
Set volume to 11and polish that air guitar
Light House hosts a special part of the Home of Metal festival this September
Get a Wild Life this Summer!
The Wildlife Trust’s Black Country Living Landscape Community Involvement Programme invites Black Country residents to ‘Go Wild’ this summer.