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Two men are travelling along street - one is on a white and green branded Lime bicycle and the other on a Lime e-scooter

20 January 2026

Lime to run West Midlands cycle and e-scooter hire

More than 2,000 new bikes and e-scooters are set to hit the streets this April following the appointment of Lime as the region’s latest cycle hire...

Four individuals stand smiling in front of a building with a "SAFRAN" sign, holding blue books. The mood is professional and positive.

19 January 2026

Defence plan backs local jobs and drives economic growth

Midlands Mayors Richard Parker and Claire Ward are mobilising the region’s businesses to seize new defence industry opportunities as the government...

A man stands presenting beside a screen displaying a comparison chart as audience members listen attentively at a table.

14 January 2026

Venturefest West Midlands returns for 2026

The Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton is the venue for the popular event on Tuesday, 10 March, co-hosted by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)...

Group of people outside Digbeth Loc Studios

13 January 2026

Students ready for TV production roles following Peaky Blinders Bootcamp

60 West Midlands-based students are well on their way into high-end TV Production careers after completing their bespoke training bootcamp aligned...

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Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

How the Mayor has secured funding for the project – which will kickstart Birmingham’s huge Sports Quarter regeneration project – has been made available as part of a £2.4 billion Government boost to the West Midlands transport network.