RPMI Railpen and Nurton Developments have exchanged on Birmingham’s largest investment transaction of the year, with Railpen acquiring 2 Colmore Square and Cannon House in the city centre.

Channel 4 (C4) has announced today (Monday 23/7) that the West Midlands has made the final stage of the pitch process to host its new national HQ.

Birmingham’s Edgbaston Stadium has been named by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as the host venue for the opening match of next year’s eagerly awaited Specsavers Ashes Test series between England and Australia.

City of Wolverhampton Council is to establish a commission to further develop its plan and strategic vision to reshape its city centre.

Wolverhampton’s popular green spaces; West Park, East Park and Bantock Park have all been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme for each being one of the very best parks in the world.

A joint venture between the University of Wolverhampton and Herefordshire Council has secured £9 million funding to develop a new Centre for Cyber Security in Hereford.

Leading live events business, NEC Group has appointed Claire Bond as Group HR Director. 

Solihull’s tourism sector is on the rise, boosted by the opening of a number of new hotels, restaurants and retailers.

A joint entry by Midland Metro Alliance, in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority and the Black Country Growth Hub has been nominated for a coveted Construction Enquirer Awards 2018 for the collaborative work aligned to BIDsmarter.

The NEC has unveiled details of its extensive £4.5 million transformation which will completely change the look and feel of the iconic Birmingham based venue. The first phase of this three-year project – the exterior of Halls 1 and 5 – began in June and is set to be completed in late August.