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More than £3,000 has been raised for Beacon Centre for the Blind by generous members of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. The charity, which supports people living with a range of sight conditions, was the Chamber’s charity of the...
Construction sector businesses in Shropshire will have the opportunity to hear real-world insights into how AI is changing the industry at a breakfast event next month. Shropshire Constructing Excellence, part of Constructing Excellence West Midlands, is hosting the event on 19 May 2026 at Telford Fire Station. AI...
Secondary school pupils in Telford are to gain a taste of the modern workplace through an innovative digital skills pilot. Students from New Road Academy and Telford Park will spend the day at Telford College on Thursday (APR 30) taking part in the...
Commuters travelling through Banbury could save nearly £1,000 a year on parking costs, thanks to a new car park developed close to the station on Higham Way. The car park, opened by E5 Group in partnership with Birmingham-based property company...
Telford College has launched a search for ‘exceptional’ teaching talent, with more than 20 roles available as part of a major investment and recruitment drive. The college has a range of lecturer, teaching and support roles available across its Wellington campus and at Telford 6th, the new sixth form...
A stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border has raised nearly £8,000 for the Midlands Air Ambulance. Weston Park raised £7,885 for the air ambulance charity throughout 2025 after nominating it as its charity of the year. The stately home –...
A business support programme designed to help people start and grow a business is delivering “real results” for the Walsall area. Walsall Council says the Start Up Programme, delivered by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, has helped entrepreneurs flourish and contribute to local economic growth. The two-stage...
Charities and community organisations tackling rural isolation across Shropshire are to share a £15,000 grant fund launched by the UK’s last surviving aluminium rolling mill. The Bridgnorth Aluminium Community Fund will award grants of up to £5,000 to voluntary and...
Telford College is to train the next generation of defence workers in the UK as part of a £50 million investment programme announced today. The Government unveiled five new Defence Technical Excellence Colleges today, which will address critical skills gaps...
A leading regional charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, modern slavery and stalking has been announced as the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s Charity of the Year for 2026/27. Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA), which celebrates its 40th...
Global aviation specialist Aviramp has been shortlisted for a major honour in one of the country’s most prestigious award schemes. The Telford-based manufacturer of step-free boarding ramps is one of eight companies vying for the Business Innovation of the Year...
A magical Easter adventure has launched at one of the region’s most popular family attractions. Weston Park, the stately home on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border, has unveiled its brand-new experience Down the Rabbit Hole. The enchanting immersive trail – which will be open in Temple Wood until April 12 – will take visitors into a...
The charity which runs the award-winning Weston Park on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border is marking its 40th anniversary with a year-long line-up of celebratory events. The jam-packed calendar from Weston Park Foundation will feature a range of seasonal activities, shows and...