1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (355+ words) Traditional 20-week pregnancy scans will be transformed into 3D-printed models for parents and grandparents with sight loss as part of a new pilot scheme. The initiative by Guide Dogs will give those who cannot see ultrasound screens or print-offs the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (529+ words) Rodent infestations, a live mouse found in a trap and alcohol sold to teenagers saw a number of Birmingham businesses hit with huge fines or short-term closures in August. Birmingham Magistrates Court heard a number of cases brought against businesses…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (808+ words) Iran has fired on US allies in the Gulf after a night of American bombardment that Iranian officials said included a deadly strike on a wedding party. The latest violence came after a month-long lull in fighting. The six-month war…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (376+ words) Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) has announced the appointment of Naveen Gupta as finance director. He succeeds long-serving chief financial officer Helen Bates, who is retiring after nine years in the role. With three decades of experience in finance,…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (273+ words) Plans have been submitted to build four houses in Albrighton. Julie Greaves' proposal is on land west of Mount Pleasant in Beamish Lane. Submitting a design and access statement, Jacob Sedgemore, of Stoneleigh Architectural Services, said the plan was initially…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (71+ words) Express and Star Some trains in the region are being cancelled due to a staff shortage at West Midlands Railway Passengers for Wolverhampton Walsall and Lichfield are being advised to check before setting out due to cancellations at Birmingham New…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (968+ words) Wallpaper is back - according to an award-winning family-run decorating store in West Bromwich which is celebrating 60 years in business. Established in 1966, Decoron Wallpaper offers every type of wallpaper imaginable - from textured to patterned and floral designs. Currently proving popular is…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (191+ words) House prices have risen by more than 40 per cent in one part of the West Midlands in the space of a year, according to new analysis. Walsall Central saw its median property price climb from £130,000 to £190,000, an increase of 46.2 per…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (458+ words) TransUnion is overhauling its consumer credit rating system next month to include account trends data and how credit cards are used. The credit reference agency said it will start rolling out a new expanded scoring system from zero to 999, up…...

3+ week, 19+ min ago   (417+ words) A female entrepreneur helping companies address mental health and wellbeing, a fledgling creative agency and a funder that has supported 1,500 local companies have been named among the last cohort of Bostin’ businesses as part of the Black Country Chamber of…...