Celebrities to virtually decide charity baking contest.

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Volunteers recently helped rejuvenate a garden for pupils at Broadmeadow Junior School in Kings Norton.

Funding kickstarts construction of 26 housing units in Kings Heath.

Green ecommerce brand aims to provide environmentally friendly fashion.

The Birmingham Look Book – a go-to resource for journalists designed to raise the profile of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull with national and international media

Long-running festival announces award to support new and emerging musicians.

Birmingham’s First Folio to continue unprecedented community tour.

Richard Lutz walked into his first newsroom 40 years ago today - 2 June, 1975. He revisits his entry into journalism that began a slow rise to mediocrity.

“I have treated the EU with nothing but respect,” claims Theresa May. Steve Beauchampé thinks otherwise.

Year 5 children from Twickenham Primary School in Kingstanding are making great progress with their social enterprise scheme working with the Diggin’ Generations local food project

Twickenham Primary School in Kingstanding is holding a Summer Fayre with a difference next Monday

New Heights Community Project in Kingstanding, Birmingham is the latest winner of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Big Society Award.

Polish artist to create new work.

Coventry University Students’ Union has secured IKEA as the major sponsor for the upcoming annual Varsity sporting event between Coventry University and Warwick University.

Talbots MD is UK Packaging Awards Rising Star.

Pivotal 2018 to take over Jewellery Quarter in September.

HRH Prince of Wales presents historic establishment with prestigious honour.

New store to launch fashion event.

Eco-garden to be installed following community grant.

A celebration of Spaghetti Junction and the communities that surround it.

Dave Woodhall talks to legend of the ring Peter Buckley.

War and Craig Charles to perform in the park.

Sutton Coldfield project will attract employment and training opportunities.

This week Laurence Inman is in an arboreal mood.

Grant aid for groups to help struggling species.

B:Festive this Christmas and New Year at Town Hall and Symphony Hall.

Scheme aims to protect thousands of jobs at risk from Covid-19.

Teenagers across the Black Country are being urged to visit a series of free road shows promoting apprenticeships where they can sign up for work with good quality training.

More people than ever before choose West Midlands in 2023.

Future music business talent initiative launches at major city festival.

Black Sabbath's original manager receives Honorary Doctorate in Music.

Free festival welcomes Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's new Juliet organ.

Vivek Rajkhowa writes about the man who transformed Birmingham.

DiscoverJQ connects local business with residents, customers and visitors.

Christmas lights and festive displays to add retail cheer.

Red Brick Market to host celebration of Far East culture.

Football isn't just about the glamour of the Premier League and it's good when supporters realise it.

Tom Towelling is the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2024 winner.

Birmingham landmark hits £100,000 fundraising mark but "time is running out".

Across the board, gifting companies recognize the impact of quick commerce on consumers’ habits, particularly for last-minute, spontaneous needs. However, they note that quick commerce platforms struggle to meet the demand for customized or personalized gifting.

Noel Tata, newly appointed chairman of Tata Trusts, has joined the board of Tata Sons as a nominee director. This marks the first time since 2011 that a Tata family member holds positions on both boards concurrently. Tata Trusts, with its 66% stake, is the largest shareholder in Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group.

Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products. Companies such as Amazon, Walmart and Target have decided some items are not worth the cost or hassle of getting back. Think a $20 T-shirt that might cost $30 in shipping and handling to recover.

Retail leasing in India's top eight cities dipped slightly in the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong demand on main streets and limited mall supply. While overall leasing edged down 1%, main streets accounted for 68% of activity, pushing rental rates up in several cities.

The Bhartia family and Goldman Sachs are joining forces for a significant deal. They are planning to acquire a large stake in HCCB, the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in India. Goldman Sachs will provide substantial financial backing for this venture. The deal involves a planned future listing of HCCB, allowing Goldman Sachs to exit strategically. This move mirrors PepsiCo's successful strategy with Varun Beverages.

Wakefit cofounder Chaitanya Ramalingegowda attributed the increase in revenue to the company’s focus on strengthening its omnichannel presence, with some stores reaching maturity and a new wave of outlets opening, along with the benefits of an automated mattress factory.