Local Headlines from Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Council approves ‘vital’ £470,000 i10 refurbishment for pension scheme move

A landmark city centre office block is set for a huge makeover as part of plans to relocate a leading pension firm.
£500,000 to extend school’s SEND facility

A school’s SEND provision will be expanded as part of £500,000 work approved by a council.
Charity leads drive to reduce drowning deaths with specialist conference

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is set to host a dedicated Drowning Conference at its Cosford airbase and charity headquarters on Tuesday 2nd June 2026, bringing together professionals from across emergency medicine, search and rescue and water safety sectors.
New Midlands food and culture venue gears up for summer after opening success

20,000 food and drink fans from across the Midlands have visited new Midlands food and culture venue Dockworks Waterfront in its first two months, the team behind the destination have revealed.