Triple amputee West Midlands soldier slams Donald Tump’s “ignorant“ comments on allied forces
Dave Watson suffered life-changing injuries in Helmand in 2010 A former British soldier who lost three limbs serving in Afghanistan reacted angrily today.
Defence
World Affairs
Culture
History
Viewpoint
Decline of support for the monarchy among Gen Z
Why most Gen Z believe the British monarchy should be put in the dustbin of history As we head into 2026, the monarchy.
Crime
Development
People
Bankrupt Derby builder jailed for £400,000 scam
Nigel Dinneen kept on operating despite going bust in 2019 A bankrupt builder from Derby has been jailed after illegally obtaining more than.
Birmingham
Business News
Raft of senior appointments at Birmingham builders’ merchants EH Smith
‘A clear plan for the future that stays true to our company values’ Family-run Birmingham builders’ merchants EH Smith is strengthening its long-term.
Business News
£1.8m funding boost for gut-friendly toothpaste firm
Alcester-based Oral Biome+ toothpaste uses hydroxyapatite Former commercial radio presenter Ollie Gallant has secured funding to take his gut-friendly toothpaste brand global. He.
Business News
Dudley
Jobs
Tamworth
MET Recruitment launches new professional services division
The Dudley- and Tamworth-based consultancy brings in Lynn Campbell to head up new department A fast-growing Midlands recruitment firm has made a statement.
Birmingham
People
Longbridge voted most popular Birmingham area for move-ins to the city
Overheated city centre rents paved the way for Longbridge to take top spot in 2025 Longbridge has been voted Birmingham’s most popular place.
People
Christmas Day bushfire routine in Western Australia
Festive season Down Under – a world away from the chill of the UK In the wake of Blue Monday, January 19th, officially.
Defence
British business centre in Kyiv to support Ukraine war effort
The facility aims to get British SMEs helping the Ukrainian armed forces A new British business centre is to open in Kyiv later.
Education
Politics
West Midlands students to benefit from £200m SEND investment
Education Secretary said the aim was a “truly inclusive education system” for the UK More children and young people with special educational needs.