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Lithium-ion battery tech pioneer headlines Venturefest West Midlands

Innovation conference staged in the Black Country for the first time A successful West Midlands entrepreneur who pioneered sustainable lithium-ion battery technology will.

by Jake Evans
2 March 2026
1 minute read

Birmingham People World Affairs

Iranians in the Midlands welcome Israeli and US strikes on Islamic regime targets

Ayatollah’s compound hit by missile resulting in his death Iran’s so-called supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed by Israeli and US air.

by Simon Evans
1 March 2026
3 minutes read

AI Culture Viewpoint

When machines ‘learn’ us: The cultural reckoning of Artificial Intelligence

Ethical awareness must move at the same rapid pace as AI as it reshapes our world The world is changing faster than we.

by Tania Arslan
28 February 2026
5 minutes read

World Affairs

Afghanistan and Central Asian Association condemns Pakistani airstrikes

Mass deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan also condemned A UK-based refugee charity has strongly condemned reported civilian deaths in Afghanistan following military.

by Daniel Molloy-Brookes
27 February 2026
Less than a minute

Sport Viewpoint

Six Nations Shockwaves: England stumble as questions mount

Rob Govier takes a breath and reflects on the Six Nations rest weekend The Six Nations has once again delivered a weekend of.

by Rob Govier MBE
27 February 2026
3 minutes read

Birmingham People Sandwell

Swimming helps Birmingham widower rebuild after loss of his beloved wife

Martin Lyndop said swimming three times a week at Sandwell Aquatics Centre has been a game-changer A 72-year-old Birmingham man has credited swimming.