10,000 new Chiltern train seats
New fleet of trains in 2026 Chiltern Railways will add 10,000 more seats for its customers when it introduces a new fleet of
Transport
Business News
Solihull
Security firm targets expansion
Solihull-based security firm MAN Commercial Protection is eyeing up potential acquisitions as it seeks to grow turnover to £100m. Iain McCallister, the CEO,
Dudley
Life Sciences
Sandwell
Hospital play teams honoured
Hospital play teams in Dudley and Sandwell have been recognised nationally for supporting children and families during stays and treatments. Starlight, the UK’s
Birmingham
People
World Affairs
Romania opens consulate in Brum
New base signals Romanian commitment to build closer ties with the UK The Romanian government has opened a new consulate in Birmingham –
Interview
Leadership
Tech
‘Career first, football second’
Intercity’s youngest-ever divisional MD talks career, semi-pro football and plans to be a dad Oli Hayward turned 30 in August – five months
News
People
Viewpoint
Andrew: The perfect PR storm
No one knows what other reputational horrors await Prince Andrew is the perfect PR storm for the British monarchy. A senior royal with
Business News
Energy
Politics
Energy bosses warn of higher bills
Firms say investment costs outweigh price falls Britain’s biggest energy suppliers have warned that electricity bills are set to rise, undermining Labour’s promise
Birmingham
Black Country
Business News
Coventry
JLR supply chain survey
West Midlands-based businesses in the Jaguar Land Rover supply chain are being asked for their feedback as the automotive giant’s recovery from September’s
Business News
Politics
£19bn investment for WM region
Mayor Richard Parker unveils WM Investment Prospectus The West Midlands currently has £19bn of investment opportunities, according to the region’s mayor Richard Parker
Birmingham
People
Sport
Netball Aid: ‘The new SoccerAid’
Raising money for Children in Need on Sunday Nov 2nd Over the past 20 years, SoccerAid, the brainchild of Robbie Williams and Jonathan