Tech
West Midlands mayor Andy Street unveils plans for a massive global ‘Tech’ festival to overtake London in terms of growth
West Midlands mayor Andy Street has unveiled plans for a massive global ‘Tech’ festival – and predicted that the region’s booming innovators can help it overtake London in terms of growth. ‘FutureFest’ will supercharge and provide an ambitious global showcase for the West Midlands Tech sector, he claimed, which is worth over £15.3 billion and…
Coventry man charged after iPads and Chromebooks stolen from city school
A man from Coventry has been charged with stealing more than £15,000 worth of computer equipment from a school in the city, West Midlands Police have confirmed. Darren Reid, 50, was arrested on 21 January and charged with burglary after a number of iPads and Chromebooks were stolen from Frederick Bird school in September. He…
Coding, art, music & filmmaking: The Easter workshops on at Birmingham’s Apple store
Birmingham’s Apple store is offering free sessions to keep kids entertained this Easter, and learn new skills in the process. The ‘Today at Apple’ sessions – designed specifically with kids in mind – last one hour and offer the perfect excuse to try something new in between browsing for Easter gifts.
West Mids ‘Tech Commissioner’ appointed to help supercharge region’s digital economy
A ‘Tech Commissioner’ is set to be appointed to help supercharge the West Midlands by helping to build a forward looking, technologically advanced economy that harnesses big data to improve public services and drive business. The commissioner, who would act as a high-profile leader for the region’s digital and tech sector, is one of several…
Woman attacked and robbed in her own home after meeting man on dating site
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a woman was attacked and robbed in her own home after arranging a date through a popular dating app. The 44-year-old matched with a man on the digital platform and met him in the foyer of her apartment building in Tipton at around 1.30am on 8 December.
Birmingham e-scooter trial zone set to expand across the city this month
Bright orange scooters installed in Birmingham city centre in recent months as part of a new public transport initiative are set to be more readily available across other parts of the city. Following on from a successful launch period, the operating area of the city’s Voi e-scooter trial will be expanded to the north and…
Black History Month launched in Birmingham with special virtual event
Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month has been launched with a special virtual event held over the weekend. As well as reflecting the city’s diversity and heritage, this year’s programme also reflects on the Black Lives Matter movement and the impact COVID-19 has had on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Over 100 paedophiles arrested in last 12 months, with increase in predators during lockdown
Over 100 paedophile suspects have been arrested in the last 12 months in the West Midlands. Caught by a specialist Regional Organised Crime Unit working in the region to trap sex offenders, the online cops hunted down the predators across several busy digital platforms.
OPINION: Weekly ‘cuppa’ meet-ups give many migrants something to look forward to
The weekly Cup’a’Tea virtual meet-up hosted by Migrant Voice for the migrant community has proved quite popular as it gives many something to look forward to each week. Many who attended the first meet-up on the have been attending each week since, a sign that this is of benefit to them.
UK’s largest photography show cancelled in the wake of global Coronavirus threat
The UK’s biggest photography and video show of the year, set to take place in Birmingham, has been postponed due to the escalation of the virus COVID-19 in Europe. The Photography Show, co-located with The Video Show, is a 4-day annual event that happens at The NEC in Birmingham, offering patrons the chance to try…