A Black Country plot with lapsed planning permission for 46 dwellings has come onto the market.

Sandwell headquartered company ChemistDirect.co.uk has joined forces with rival online pharmacy company Pharmacy2U.co.uk in a £40m deal.

Business-owners in Walsall and Smethwick had the opportunity to develop their knowledge of cyber-crime and improve their ability to protect their companies at two completely free to attend NatWest Cyber Crime events.

Based in West Bromwich, Highspeed Fabrications designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of products and components including structural steelwork. Its clients span many sectors, including built environment, defence, renewables, food processing, energy, marine, logistics and rail transport.

West Bromwich-based firm Liberty Performance Steels (LPS) has appointed former senior Tata Steel (now British Steel) executive Michael Horan as its new managing director.

New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich is in talks to add three more stores to its successful portfolio.

A framework of West Midlands firms have won a prestigious £multi-million contract to deliver better rail connectivity across the Black Country and Greater Birmingham regions. The Midland Metro Alliance is to be launched on July 4.

Food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has announced quarterly profits despite recent tough trading conditions and uncertainty caused by price deflation, currency headwinds and the imminent EU referendum.

Local businesses are being urged to flood social media with praise for their products, workplaces and staff.