Entrepreneurial Index ranks Birmingham as UK’s Most Entrepreneurial City 2018
Instant Offices Entrepreneurial Index has classified Birmingham top amongst the UK’s leading cities with over 21,000 companies launched this year.
When it comes to business start-ups in Britain, London may lead the pack, but the latest study from Instant Offices...
Funeral for Muslim wheelchair-bound boy who fell down school stairs
Family, friends, classmates and staff from the Mayfield School were in attendance for the funeral of Muahmmed Ghafoor, a blind and wheelchair bound boy fell down a flight of stairs at his school and died four days later.
The funeral...
Fined After Friend Buys Cigarettes From Airport Petrol Station
A West Yorkshire man has been fined by East Midlands Airport petrol station for collecting his friend after he bought cigarettes from the shop.
Tajdar Kamal, received a £100 fine which can be reduced to £60 if paid within a...
Highgate Welcomes Newest Hospice Charity Shop
On Thursday 2nd June, popular radio DJ and fashion designer Noreen Khan officially opened Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice’s newest charity shop.
BBC Asian Network presenter, Noreen cut the ribbon and welcomed the first shoppers through the doors of the new...
Charity Runners Raise Over £43k for Refugees by taking on Coventry’s Half Marathon
Penny Appeal team, including The Apprentice stars, hit the streets to support people fleeing conflict.
A team of 75 runners from international humanitarian charity Penny Appeal hit the streets of Coventry this weekend, pounding the pavements for over 13 miles...
Plans for three new Birmingham train stations – Designs unveiled
Campaigns for three new rail stations in Birmingham have moved a step closer after a £40 million project was revealed due to Increasing demand.
Under plans, the Camp Hill line, Birmingham would reopen to passenger services for the first time...
Bravery Award For Lorry Driver
A lorry driver who rescued a woman trapped in her burning car on the M1 which exploded seconds later, has been given a bravery award for his heroic actions.
John Rastrick from Chesterfield risked his own life to save Pari...
Sophia is named West Midlands Mental Health Superstar for breaking down barriers about anorexia
A Birmingham teenager, who has worked tirelessly to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health by sharing the story of her battle with anorexia, has been named West Midlands Thrive Mental Health Superstar for 2020.
Sophia Badhan, aged 18, from Sutton...
West Midlands Police Left With £1m Bill After Terror Attacks
More than £1m was spent by West Midlands Police on extra staffing costs and overtime during two of this year's terrorist attacks on UK soil.
The force spent £414,000 responding to the Parsons Green tube station bombing last month, and...
Rapid Transit – Sprint bus route to link Solihull and Birmingham by 2022
A Rapid Transit - sprint bus route will connect Solihull and Birmingham in time for the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Schemes for new tram-style vehicles called Sprint were unveiled by Transport for West Midlands.
The new service will provide fast...
