Mayors launch plan to create 38,000 jobs through defence growth
Strategic investment in the Midlands’ defence sector could create up to 38,000 high-value jobs and add almost £3 billion to the regional economy
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Joule’s Brewery unveils next chapter for Birmingham canal pub as Gas Street Vaults
Independent Shropshire brewer Joule’s Brewery has unveiled plans for the next chapter of its Birmingham canalside pub, announcing that Waterside Tap will become
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Journey to Great British Railways accelerates with track and train in the West Midlands united under single leadership
The foundations for Great British Railways (GBR) continue to be laid across Britain with the railway in the West Midlands getting a new
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Life Sciences Week joins £7.2m campaign to bring pioneering Total Body PET CT Scanner to UK
Life Sciences Week has announced University Hospitals Birmingham Charity as its official Social Impact Partner for 2026, supporting a major £7.2 million fundraising
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Starting Point Recruitment backs BYSA Summer Camp as organisation marks 25 years of supporting thousands of young people
Starting Point Recruitment has announced its support for the BYSA Summer Camp, a major community initiative running from 20 July to 7 August at
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Black Country Air Cadets take off with £5000 grant from Alloy Wire International
A group of Black Country air cadets are flying high after receiving a generous donation from a local manufacturer. 2488 (Kingswinford) Squadron Air
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Fundraising appeal to bring life-changing scanner to Birmingham – offering new hope for children, pregnant women and future generations
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity is launching an ambitious £7.2 million appeal to bring groundbreaking imaging technology to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham
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Shropshire salon owner takes regional crown as L’Oréal Colour Trophy marks its 70th year
The L’Oréal Colour Trophy UK Grand Final brought together some of the UK’s finest colourists at The O2, London for an evening of hair
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KFC marks 50 years in the West Midlands with record £60M contribution to the region
KFC – the UK’s original fried chicken brand – makes £60million contribution to the West Midlands economy1 as it reaches the milestone of 75
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The Shropshire charity tackling loneliness and isolation across the UK through phone calls and letters
A charity in Shrewsbury is on a mission to reduce social isolation and loneliness as latest Office for National Statistics data shows one