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Vickie Pargetter-Garner: ‘UCB is a talent pipeline for business’

‘Putting knowledge to work’ – the University College Birmingham strategy that drew her back to education On this International Women’s Day, WM News.

by Simon Evans
8 March 2026
4 minutes read

Interview World Affairs

‘The people of Iran just want to be free’

Coventry councillor Mattie Heaven is hopeful that her country will change for the better Arash Beheshti was killed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

by Simon Evans
7 March 2026
5 minutes read

Birmingham Interview People World Affairs

‘I want West to attack my homeland – that’s the only hope for Iran,’ says Birmingham-based Iranian

‘Since 1979, when the Islamic regime came into power, Iran has effectively been run by ISIS’ As many as 15,000 people have so.

by Simon Evans
15 January 2026
5 minutes read

Interview Jobs People

‘After four years of applying, I finally landed a job’

Tough jobs market but, thanks to Starting Point Recruitment, Aundray now works at Foot Asylum Aundray Gow spent four years job-hunting before landing.

by Simon Evans
25 December 2025
3 minutes read

Business News Interview Politics

Midlands cafe chain boss slams Chancellor for overlooking hospitality sector

Energy price caps and changes to VAT, business rates and minimum wage – all requests ignored in the Budget Self-made business owner Lydia.

by Simon Evans
28 November 2025
5 minutes read

Black Country Business News Interview

Side-hustle becomes £1.2m business

Black Country entrepreneur transforms garden workshop into £1.2m garden furniture with garden business A Black Country entrepreneur has grown his side-hustle into a.