The Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF), which is aiming to increase tree numbers in urban areas through small-scale planting projects, has reopened.

A new multimillion pound ambulance service hub for West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is being built in Oldbury on the site of a disused quarry. The hub will see a significant increase in ambulance operational capability for the Black Country and Birmingham.

The next stage of England’s lockdown easing will begin on Monday (17 May). Here’s what the relaxing of restrictions means for Sandwell people and businesses – plus information to help keep you and your business premises safe.

The Institute of Leadership and Management is offering fully funded training leading to a Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management.

Here’s a heads up for our business community: a £3.37m project to repair Great Barr bridge will begin on the week beginning Monday 17 May, lasting 43 weeks. We’ve got all the information you need here.

Huge #MadeInSandwell Monday congratulations to Sandwell-based KMB Shipping Group for winning a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise – another trophy to add to its impressive cabinet.

Sandwell Council has teamed up with iChoosr and Bionic, the UK energy comparison and renewal service, to help local businesses save money by getting a better energy deal. Here’s how it works.

Over 150 people have been taken on by Flynn Interiors since April 2020, all part of the company’s ongoing work to meet their social value commitment on the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital project.

The third edition of Insite magazine is out, giving you the business lowdown on regeneration and growth in Sandwell. Read it for free here.