Local business news for the Midlands and beyond
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are back – boasting a celebrity host for their milestone 25th anniversary year. Motorsport broadcaster and Wolves Foundation ambassador Suzi Perry has been unveiled as the star host of this year’s glittering...
Construction of Hereford’s new £10 million transport hub is being captured in pictures thanks to a group of Hereford photography students. Contractor McPhillips has partnered with Hereford College of Arts to give a group of BA Photography students regular access...
Two Midlands’ farmers are swapping oars for pedals as they take on an epic challenge to raise funds for Get A-Head and Meningitis Now. Rod Adlington and Guy Minshull were part of a mixed four-person crew which rowed 3,200 miles...
The head of membership at Black Country Chamber of Commerce has joined the board of Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall, bringing his business sector expertise to the organisation at a critical time for local communities facing a cost-of-living crisis. The...
A family-run Shropshire coach tour company has launched a new spring break blending world-class gardens, royal heritage and waterfront dining in historic Portsmouth. Wisteria Tours, already established for its day trips to glorious UK gardens and short breaks in Europe...
Leading head and neck cancer charity Get A-Head has revealed the huge impact its work has had over the last 18 months. The charity – founded in Birmingham more than 30 years ago – says it has enjoyed a significant...
Leading outdoor education charity Field Studies Council has committed to building a nation of adventure learners with the roll-out of a new programme of school residential trips. The +Adventure programme has already been launched at three flagship sites including the...
A leading electrical engineering specialist today urged commercial transport dealerships across the UK to act quickly to take advantage of an £18 million funding boost for electric trucks. The increase to the government’s Plug-in Truck Grant will cut up to...
Award-winning Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has acquired established Black Country practice Jordans Solicitors for an undisclosed sum. The deal brings Jordans, which has a team of 30 based in Blackheath and Halesowen, into the fast-growing Adeptio Law Group...
One of the UK’s leading additive contract manufacturers – founded by a former GB Olympic sailor – is headed to Oceanology International 2026 to showcase its marine engineering expertise. AMufacture is exhibiting at the world’s leading ocean technology show alongside...
Black Country businesses are being urged to complete a vital economic survey that could directly influence government policy decisions affecting companies in the region. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is calling on firms of all sizes and across all...
An increasing number of couples are choosing organised coach holidays in their retirement with the ‘silver tourism’ market expected to boom in the next five years. Family-run Shropshire company Wisteria Tours says it is seeing the trend first-hand, with a...
Adeptio Law Group has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Anu Tayal as director of mergers and acquisitions. Anu brings more than two decades of experience in deal-making and financial strategy to Adeptio, which is scaling its...