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If you're aged 16–25 and living in the West Midlands, this is your chance to connect with other ambitious young people, ...
17/06/2026

If you're aged 16–25 and living in the West Midlands, this is your chance to connect with other ambitious young people, explore creative career opportunities, and help shape the future of the region.

Join us for 'Your Story - Youth Summit 2026' on 8 July in Birmingham for an evening packed with inspiration, creativity and opportunities to make your voice heard.

Whether you're interested in content creation, podcasting, music, marketing, design, events, or simply exploring what's next, there's something for everyone.

🎤 Hear from award-winning creatives
🎙️ Get hands-on with Digital Storytelling and Podcast workshops
🤝 Meet other young people from across the region
💡 Share your ideas and help influence future creative opportunities

This is your chance to have your say, discover new possibilities, and connect with people who could help shape your next chapter.

📅 8 July 2026
🕔 5pm–9pm
📍 the studio..., Birmingham

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-story-youth-summit-2026-tickets-1983758511108

⚽️ World Cup fever has hit the West Mids – who's ready? 👀
11/06/2026

⚽️ World Cup fever has hit the West Mids – who's ready? 👀

10/06/2026

🏃‍♂️ A surprise gift for a hometown hero!

We caught up with Wolverhampton’s own Matthew Hudson-Smith at the iconic Alexander Stadium as excitement builds for the Birmingham 2026: European Athletics Championships this August.

What Matthew didn’t expect was a surprise waiting for him... 👀

In a special moment shared with family, friends and those who have supported him throughout his incredible journey, the extension of the North Stand was officially unveiled as the Matthew Hudson-Smith Stand! 🙌

From training with Birchfield Harriers to becoming a European record-holder, Olympic medallist and one of the most decorated athletes in European history, Matthew continues to inspire the next generation across the West Midlands and beyond.

With Birmingham set to welcome more than 1,600 athletes from 48 nations this summer, there's no better time to celebrate one of our own. And if you're heading to the Championships, you can even sit in the Matthew Hudson-Smith Stand and cheer him on as he races for glory on home soil! 🔥

Wolverhampton Today | Birmingham City Council

“We want to make dementia visible.”33 marathons. 33 days. Over £1.9 million raised.Redditch brothers Jordan and Cian Ada...
09/06/2026

“We want to make dementia visible.”

33 marathons. 33 days. Over £1.9 million raised.

Redditch brothers Jordan and Cian Adams have completed an extraordinary achievement in support of vital research into frontotemporal dementia.

Back home in the West Midlands, they were welcomed by thousands in a powerful show of support.

Their challenge is finished, but their mission continues.

📸 Millie Evans Photography

05/06/2026

🌍 Happy World Environment Day!

What does taking action for nature look like?

In the West Midlands, it can look like volunteers digging, planting, and working side by side to create a brand new community orchard 🌱🍏

Through our Nature Call to Action campaign, Groundwork West Midlands and the John White Community Centre brought people together to create a space that will benefit both wildlife and the community for years to come.

Because when we act together, we can restore nature -right where we live.

Coventry

💯 These are the best street names in Solihull 😜
03/06/2026

💯 These are the best street names in Solihull 😜

The Wild Boys are coming home... From Birmingham to the global stage, Duran Duran helped put the West Midlands on the mu...
02/06/2026

The Wild Boys are coming home...

From Birmingham to the global stage, Duran Duran helped put the West Midlands on the musical map.

🎶 On 20 October 2026, they return to where it all began – who's going?

And ahead of their gig at Utilita Arena Birmingham, check out this tribute to the New Romantic icons as part of the new open-air art gallery at the Mailbox underpass.

Sunshine 🤝 street food 🌮🌭Traders from the Street Food Incubator programme are out serving up bold flavours across the We...
29/05/2026

Sunshine 🤝 street food 🌮🌭

Traders from the Street Food Incubator programme are out serving up bold flavours across the West Midlands.

Backed by the Mayor and delivered with Digbeth Dining Club. and NCASS, the programme supports new food businesses through training, mentoring and hands-on experience.

Keep an eye on Digbeth Dining Club’s socials to see where they’ll be popping up this season ☀️

29/05/2026

Nature is calling… and the West Midlands is answering 💚

This spring, communities across the region came together for a month of action - creating greener spaces, supporting wildlife, and bringing nature into everyday life.

From creating ponds and planting trees, to transforming local areas for people and wildlife to enjoy 🌱

We joined Ekho Collective Earth Kind Holistic Offerings CIC and Hawbush Community Gardens in Brierley Hill to celebrate one great example for their community - a brand new nature pond 💧 funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

More than just a pond, it’s a space for wildlife to thrive 🐝, boosts biodiversity, and gives the community somewhere to relax and connect with nature and each other 🌿

And this is just the beginning!

We’ll be continuing this work through our Community Environment Network - supporting groups with training, funding opportunities, and inspiration to take action locally.

Want to get involved?

You can join the Community Environment Network and be part of future Call to Action campaigns. Find out more (and learn more about our Nature Call to Action Campaign projects) here:

👉 https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/environment-energy/community-environment-network/nature-call-to-action-campaign/

28/05/2026

Our marketing team got caught up in the Birmingham Pride celebrations 🌈…

Fortunately for us, Mayor Richard Parker was on hand to step in

He's a good sport!

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