Latest West Midlands news

The world-renowned Arnold Sports Festival is coming to the United Kingdom in October 2021 and will take place at the NEC, Birmingham.

Hundreds of families are expected to flock to the National Memorial Arboretum’s Autumn Festival this weekend (18-19 September)

The opportunities and potential of Wolverhampton’s arts and culture sector have been recognised by Arts Council England.

Two world-class firework displays will light up Wolverhampton’s skyline in November after the city council announced that its pyrotechnic extravaganza would return in 2021 after a pause last year due to the pandemic.

A new online exhibition focuses on a number of the evocative artworks created by artist Arthur Lockwood, dating from the 1990s to the 2000s.

Surprise events and pop-up performances have struck a summer chord with thousands throughout Coventry and the wider region after a survey revealed the positive impact of the latest round of City of Culture celebrations.

Business leaders in Coventry say the City of Culture effect is already bringing a much-needed boost to the region on the back of the Covid-19 crisis.

The hugely popular Assembly Festival Garden will return to Coventry in the spring after proving to be a UK City of Culture hit.

Coventry University wants people to take part in creating a stunning mural of phoenix wings made from photos showing what the people of Coventry feel represents hope

Artisan food and drink producers are being showcased in a new initiative from British Regional Hampers, with the focus on a different part of the UK each month.