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.

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Culture People Video Wolverhampton

Helping 700 children every week – The Way Youth Zone

A safe hub of activity, confidence-building and learning in Wolverhampton From the outside, The Way Youth Zone in Wolverhampton looks small. When you.

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Culture Justice People

Youth Justice Board boss calls for action on ethnic disparities

Keith Fraser, born and bred in Birmingham, called for an end to ‘systemic racism’ Keith Fraser, chairman of the Youth Justice Board (YJB).

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Birmingham Culture People

“Jingle hell” – SIFA Fireside combating homelessness this Christmas

Rough sleeping poses a serious risk to life all year round, but the dangers increase significantly during the winter months as temperatures drop. .

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Birmingham Culture People Sport

Birmingham young people to lead three new community projects thanks to Commonwealth Games legacy funding

£12,000 from United By 2022 Young Brummies are set to launch three new community initiatives after receiving £12,000 from United By 2022, the.

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Defence People

Deaf soldier joins lawsuit for British troops against US supplier of ‘faulty’ combat earplugs

A former British Army mortar platoon soldier now forced to wear hearing aids today told how he is joining thousands of other troops.

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Birmingham Education People

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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History People 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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Culture Leadership People Politics 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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Finance People Viewpoint

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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