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Businesses urged to have their say and help shape a West Midlands economy fit for the future
> Business> Staffordshire> West Midlands
LOCAL businesses are invited to have their say on how to build on economic potential and ensure a regional economy fit for the future. The Local Industrial Strategy Consultation will take place at Lichfield District...
Midlands apprentice named best in the region
> Education & Employment> Property, Planning & Development> West Midlands
AN apprentice has been named best in the Midlands by a local housebuilder.  Thomas Morgan, based at Wellington Place, in Fradley, scooped the Redrow Homes Midlands’ Apprentice of the Year title, thanks to his...
Twycross Zoo choose EBC Group as their new IT and Telephony partner
> Business> Technology> Tourism & Leisure
AWARD winning conservation charity, Twycross Zoo have selected managed service provider, EBC Group as their new IT and Telephony partner. Having completed a thorough tender process, EBC Group were chosen above a selection of other...
Dragons’ Den entrepreneur to help launch new Birmingham-based business
> Business> Education & Employment> West Midlands
A YOUNG entrepreneur who secured funding on BBC’s Dragons’ Den will be the guest of honour at the launch of a brand new Birmingham-based business venture, it has been revealed. Ed Hollands bagged a £30...
In the West Midlands over half of all new STIs are diagnosed in a young person
> Appeal> Health & NHS> Staffordshire
AS more than half of new STIs diagnosed in the West Midlands last year were in people under 25yrs old - it's really important to get the message across. Today, 25 October, Public Health England...
Potential buyers of new-build homes list Help to Buy scheme as a key motivator
> Property, Planning & Development> Staffordshire> West Midlands
THE Help to Buy scheme is one of the key factors motivating potential buyers of new-build properties in the West Midlands, according to a new survey. The Government-backed scheme makes it easier for first-time buyers...
Tamworth Technical Manager wins national Student of the Year Award – 25 years after leaving school
> Business> Staffordshire> Technology
ASCOTT Analytical’s Technical Manager Steve Smith has won a top engineering challeng award. Steve, who works for the Tamworth-based automotive and aerospace test chamber manufacturer, was honoured at the RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2018, picking up...
New Mental Health Campaign launches in the West Midlands
> Health & NHS> Staffordshire> West Midlands
Public Health England (PHE) is encouraging adults to look after their mental health as they do their physical health through its new Every Mind Matters campaign – launching as a pilot exclusively in the...
Brave Dr Nerium’s Spooktacular Scaremaze at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens this Halloween
> Events> Tourism & Leisure> West Midlands
TAMWORTH based company, Xtra Humongous and Birmingham Botanical Gardens are delighted to invite you to the most spooktacular event of the year. The inaugural Birmingham Scare Gardens is a brand new, premium Halloween experience...
Birmingham gets ready to host Conservative Party Conference
> Travel & Motoring> West MidlandsHeadline
WEST MIDLANDS Police is preparing for one of the largest security operations of its kind in the region as Birmingham gets ready to host the Conservative Party Conference 2018. The event, which runs at...
Five arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences and held in Midlands
> Crime> National> West Midlands
FIVE people have been arrested today (Wednesday 5 September) on suspicion of terrorism offences. Three men, a woman and a 17-year-old boy were detained following a series of arrests across the country.A 22-year-old man...
Cash reward offered as double midlands murder manhunt continues
> Appeal> Crime> West Midlands
A CASH reward has been offered by the charity Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest of Janbaz Tarin as West Midlands Police continues its manhunt for the suspected double murderer. Tarin is wanted...
Police still hunting suspected murderer but say public response has been strong
> Appeal> Crime> West Midlands
Detectives hunting a man suspected of murdering a mother and daughter in Solihull say they have had a strong response from the public as they appeal for information to trace the killer. West Midlands...
Tamworth housebuilder highly commended in national health and safety awards
> Property, Planning & Development> Staffordshire> West Midlands
A SENIOR site manager for Tamworth-based housebuilder Bellway West Midlands has been recognised for his commitment to health and safety on his construction site. Will Graham, who oversees construction at Bellway’s Barley Fields development off...
Police want to speak to this man in relation to a double murder
> Appeal> Crime> West Midlands
THIS is the man police are searching for this afternoon following the double murder of a mother and daughter in Solihull. Janbaz Tarin, 21, is being sought by West Midlands Police over the killings...
Local housebuilder teams up with Royal Life Saving Society for Summer Water Safety Campaign
> Children & Young People> Community> Health & NHS
A TAMWORTH housebuilder has joined forces with the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) for its annual Summer Water Safety Campaign. Redrow Homes Midlands is working with the RLSS to raise awareness of the dangers of...
Day Out With The Kids Membership unlocks summer savings for families in Staffordshire
> Children & Young People> Events> Staffordshire
FAMILIES in Staffordshire can now enjoy up to 60% off days out, dining and more in the region, thanks to the launch of a brand new membership scheme by dayoutwiththekids.co.uk. Members can already claim...
More than £8 million of drugs, stolen and fake goods seized from motorways
> 999> Crime> Staffordshire
MORE than £8 million of drugs, stolen and fake goods were seized from the West Midlands motorways in a year as police crackdown on criminals trying to use them as escape routes for their illegal...
Ankerside clothing appeal for children’s charity
> Appeal> Children & Young People> Community
ANKERSIDE Shopping Centre is appealing to Tamworth to donate dresses, suits and accessories for a charity which is organising a glamorous prom night to remember for youngsters affected by complex health issues. Recently opening at Unit...
More than 80 jobs created on Tamworth development site
> Education & Employment> Property, Planning & Development> West Midlands
A HOUSEBUILDER has created over 80 jobs at its latest development site in Tamworth. Redrow Homes Midlands employs the workers and sub-contractors at its Amington Village development, in Tamworth.Now entering its third phase, Amington...
Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder following stabbing
> 999> Appeal> Crime
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Sutton Coldfield yesterday afternoon (17 May). The teenager handed himself into a police station in the early hours...
Murder investigation launched after teenaged stabbed in a Sutton Coldfield
> 999> Appeal> West Midlands
A MURDER investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Sutton Coldfield this afternoon (Thursday 17 May). Officers were called after the teenager was found injured in Lower Parade...