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04 August 2026

British Film Commission announces major boost to West Midlands film and TV sector

Region joins UK-wide network of production hubs that generated £5.8 billion inward investment spend for the UK in 2025

Leanne1

04 August 2026

New Renters Rights’ training gives mum of seven fresh hope in battle to get mouldy home repaired

Leanne tells how her damp ridden home is holding her back in life

2. Greenpower Park Overview

03 August 2026

Work gets underway at Coventry and Warwickshire West Midlands Investment Zone site

Enabling works designed to connect the site to a dedicated power supply from National Grid are now underway thanks to £23m from Mayor Richard Parker...

Mayor Richard Parker leaning out of the doorway of a red bus waving a 'Catch the Bus' foam hand

01 August 2026

Summer savings start now with free buses for kids

Child fares typically cost between £1 and £2; however, this summer 5-15 year olds will be able to travel for free on most local buses.

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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.