SEND improvement work shows momentum across region
Board reports steady progress The latest update from Birmingham’s SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Board has outlined steady progress across services supporting children.
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Transport
Railway artefact returns home more than 25 years after mystery disappearance
An historic part of railway heritage has been returned home – thanks to the hard work of a retired train driver. The Manchester.
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Viewpoint
The rising big state
The quiet march of control Britain has always trusted its instinct for balance. A state strong enough to protect but restrained enough to.
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Could silver be your best investment in 2026?
Often overlooked, the precious metal has seen its price rise steadily in recent months Something is brewing in the silver market. It has.
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Solihull
Charity launches accessible minibus for disabled and disadvantaged children
Mad Hatter’s Children’s Charity has unveiled a new accessible minibus to support disabled and disadvantaged children across the West Midlands. The specially adapted.
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Wolverhampton
20 join men’s mental health charity sleep-out
Twenty members of a Wolverhampton men’s mental health charity braved the cold and spent 24 hours on the streets of the city over.
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Budget: Middle earners hardest hit as ‘fiscal drag’ ratchets up over the next five years
How the Budget will affect everyday folks Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget will hit middle earners hardest, while the very richest and poorest.
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WMCA recognised for tackling violence against women and girls
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has been formally recognised for its work to tackle violence against women and girls. The organisation has.
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Tech
Scheme to plug gaps in UK care provision named ‘Technology Innovation Champion’
A programme plugging gaps in UK care provision was tonight named “Technology Innovation Champion” at the 2025 Innovation Awards. Wolverhampton-based Bronze Labs were.
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Sport
Blues CEO named ‘Male Innovator of the Year’ for tenfold increase in BCFC Foundation’s impact
Jeremy Dale honoured for taking the club’s charitable arm to next level The chief executive of Birmingham City FC has been named “Male.