Tag: West Midlands

Charlie, who lives at Lifeways’ Oak House Supported Living service in Birmingham was part of an ensemble cast of performers, all of whom have autism or a learning disability in the production of Falling.The show was created with Open Theatre and tells the story of a young girl tr…
Hundreds of revellers soaked up the sun and the atmosphere at a popular festival which returned to a local village pub near Solihull at the weekend.The second FleurFest, hosted by The Fleur de Lys in Lowsonford, on Saturday, also raised funds for local children’s charity Molly Ollys.The event brough…

More Than 100 Young People Screened at Cardiac Health Event in Sutton Coldfield

A pioneering screening programme to identify undiagnosed heart conditions in the young was attended by 105 young people when it returned to Sutton Coldfield Football Club on Sunday (June 14th) – potentially saving three more lives.The event, run by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), follows a grant by…

West Midlands Residents Fear Traditional Skills Could Be Lost to Future Generations

New research reveals that people across the West Midlands are increasingly concerned that creative skills are being lost - including playing musical instruments and crafting - even as most still believe older generations hold the key to keeping them alive.A new survey commissioned by not-for-profit …

New Birmingham Food Tour Urges Diners to Back Independent Restaurants Before It’s Too Late

As independent restaurants across the UK continue to face unprecedented economic pressures, a new Birmingham-based venture is calling on local people to rally behind their neighbourhood food scene before it is too late. Restaurant Touring Company (RTC), founded by Harborne residents Del Gardner…

Mary Lloyd’s Unexpected Career Path Shows How Skills Can Travel Further Than Planned

TLDR: Mary Lloyd moved from studying science to a senior logistics role Now leads planning and optimisation work at Poundland Credits logical...

Dance and the road to happiness! How art can change your life

Dance and the road to happiness! Tell us about your journey so far… Hey! I am James, a 23 year old dancer and movement artist from...

Life-Saving Bleed Kit Installed at Swan Island Funeral Home

The equipment, which allows victims of knife wounds or other serious injuries to be treated quickly, is being housed at William H Painter Funeral...

Lovell Reduces Carbon Footprint with Solar Panel Success at West Midlands Office

LEADING national housebuilder and regeneration experts Lovell has announced the success of its recent solar panel installation at its West Midlands office in Quinton. The...

Yellow Box Software: From Start-Up to Industry Leader in Five Years

Stourbridge, West Midlands – 22/08/2024 – Yellow Box Software, a leading full stack technical agency, is proud to celebrate five years of delivering innovative...

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II Backs Fitness Worx with £320,000 for Growth

7th August 2024: Fitness Worx, a fast-growing independent gym chain based in the West Midlands, has taken the next step in its growth journey,...

West Midlands Tech Scene Boosted by UK’s Largest Pitch Competition

A ground-breaking £1 million pitch competition is launching in the West Midlands, solidifying the region’s position as a powerhouse in the tech sector. Aimed...

The Countdown to Compliance: West Midlands Agencies and the Holiday Pay Reform Challenge

Small and mid-size recruitment agencies businesses across the West Midlands are unprepared for the changes affecting how they calculate holiday pay for their irregular...

Building Futures: Lovell Partnerships Launches ‘Built By You’ Training in West Midlands

To tackle the national skills shortage and support the upcoming wave of construction experts, Lovell Partnerships has unveiled a new training scheme in the...

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