West Midlands Star Meera Syal Made a Dame
Actress and writer Meera Syal receives a damehood for services to literature, drama and charity. The Wolverhampton-born star is honoured in the 2026 New Year Honours list. Read her inspiring story.
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Noah Schnapp: Stranger Things Role Helped Him Come Out
Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp reveals portraying Will Byers' decade-long gay storyline was pivotal in his own journey to publicly come out as gay in 2023. Read his powerful story.
Policy Centre to Boost UK Manufacturing SMEs
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
Student becomes first openly gay Miss England
Grace Richardson, 20, makes history as the first openly gay Miss England winner. The student overcame school bullying to claim the crown in Wolverhampton.
BBC responds to Celebrity MasterChef accessibility complaints
The BBC has issued an official statement following significant viewer complaints about accessibility issues during a recent Celebrity MasterChef episode featuring deaf contestant Chris McCausland.
Solihull Council proposes controversial village merger
Solihull Council is considering merging four villages into a single parish council, sparking debate about local identity and democratic representation in the West Midlands.
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