Sutton Coldfield Fraudster Jailed for £136,000 Gold Scam Friday, April 3, 2026 suttoncoldfield fraud gold scam investment crime conviction legal financialcrime defrauded Steven Porter, a 43-year-old man from Sutton Coldfield, has been sentenced for defrauding a woman out of £136,000 in a sophisticated gold scam. Porter admitted to fraud by false representation, deceiving his victim with … Read More
Ryanair Cancels All Flights to the Azores, Affecting 400,000 Passengers Monday, March 30, 2026 ryanair azores flights cancellations newcastle routes tourism airportfees investment jobgrowth Ryanair has announced the complete cancellation of all its flights to and from the Azores, often referred to as the “European Hawaii,” starting March 29, 2026. This decision impacts around 400,000 passengers who … Read More
Major £50 Million Investment Fuels Innovation and Job Growth in the West Midlands Monday, March 23, 2026 westmidlands innovation technology investment manufacturing healthcare research economy ukri jobs The West Midlands is set to receive a transformative £50 million investment aimed at driving innovation, creating new jobs, and accelerating economic growth throughout the region. This significant funding boost comes from the … Read More
Major Birmingham Route Set for Transformation with Bus Priority Measures Monday, March 23, 2026 birmingham westmidlands buspriority publictransport sohoroad a41 busroute74 infrastructure transport investment sport A significant new bus priority scheme is poised to improve one of Birmingham’s busiest transit corridors. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is scheduled to review the £15.6 million Cross City Bus … Read More
Brownhills Secures Up to £20 Million in Government Funding Boost Sunday, March 22, 2026 brownhills walsall regeneration communities funding prideinplace government localgovernment investment community Brownhills has been selected as one of 40 new neighbourhoods to benefit from the government’s Pride in Place programme, receiving up to £20 million to support community-led regeneration. Announced by the Ministry of Housing, … Read More
Co-op Expands Member Perks Online, Helping Shoppers Save Over £80 Annually Saturday, March 21, 2026 co-op members savings personalised online supermarket community investment offers loyalty Co-op is rolling out a significant update to its membership benefits, enabling shoppers to save more than £80 a year through personalised offers, now accessible online as well as in-store. Previously exclusive to physical … Read More