The Archers in Stoke on landmark 75th anniversary live tour
Beloved BBC radio drama on tour as cast of Ambridge favourites take the stage across the UK One of Britain’s most cherished radio
Culture
Stoke
Politics
Viewpoint
Reform makes huge gains, piling further pressure on embattled Starmer
Labour loses council seats the length and breadth of the country in local elections (Updated 0800 Saturday May 9) (First published 1600 Friday
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West Bromwich
West Bromwich steel firm wins coveted award
William King takes top prize at the Confederation of British Metalforming Awards in Birmingham A West Bromwich metal services centre saw off 50
Business News
Education provider relocates Birmingham base
BPP has taken a 20,000 sq ft space in Brindleyplace Leading professional education provider BPP has chosen Brindleyplace as the new home for
Birmingham
People
Sport
Lord Mayor honoured for longstanding support for communities and young people
Grassroots sports charity celebrates Councillor Zaffar Iqbal’s decades of community service The Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA) has presented the city’s Lord Mayor,
Politics
Transport
West Midlands councils urged to bid for cash to fix crumbling bridges and flyovers
Government ‘Structures Fund’ to help local authorities finance repairs West Midlands councils are being urged to apply for a new government fund to
Politics
World Affairs
UK pledges £20.5 million in new aid to Lebanon
Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer visits Beirut, bringing total UK support to £30 million The UK has announced £20.5 million in
Culture
Solihull
Knowle record shop joins ‘Record Store Day’ celebrations
Slow Century Records teams up with local businesses for a day of live music, DJ sets and exclusive releases Slow Century Records in
Birmingham
Development
772-unit build-to-rent scheme in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Moda’s latest Makers Place development targets spring 2026 launch A 772-unit scheme of built-to-rent dwellings is set to be unveiled in Birmingham’s Jewellery
Sport
Extra 500 places released for Caerphilly 10K after strong demand
Popular road race also unveils new, faster route through the town Organisers of the Caerphilly 10K have released an additional 500 race places