Tech
West Midlands mayor Andy Street unveils plans for a massive global ‘Tech’ festival to overtake London in terms of growth
Staff Reporter
April 3, 2024
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…
Coventry man charged after iPads and Chromebooks stolen from city school
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
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,…
Coding, art, music & filmmaking: The Easter workshops on at Birmingham’s Apple store
Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023
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…
West Mids ‘Tech Commissioner’ appointed to help supercharge region’s digital economy
Staff Reporter
October 10, 2022
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…
Woman attacked and robbed in her own home after meeting man on dating site
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2021
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…
Birmingham e-scooter trial zone set to expand across the city this month
Staff Reporter
December 1, 2020
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…
Black History Month launched in Birmingham with special virtual event
Staff Reporter
October 2, 2020
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…
Over 100 paedophiles arrested in last 12 months, with increase in predators during lockdown
Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
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…
OPINION: Weekly ‘cuppa’ meet-ups give many migrants something to look forward to
Farisai Dzemwa
May 5, 2020
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…
UK’s largest photography show cancelled in the wake of global Coronavirus threat
Paul Stringer
March 9, 2020
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…