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The Cadbury Foundation spreads festive cheer with significant charity donation

In celebration of Christmas Jumper Day 2025, The Cadbury Foundation has donated over £20,000 to charities across the UK&I.

Supporting image for story: The Cadbury Foundation spreads festive cheer with significant charity donation

Supporting image for story: Festive fun in full swing at Amazon in Sutton Coldfield

Festive fun in full swing at Amazon in Sutton Coldfield

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge charity’s frustration over housebuilder’s delayed public open space works

Stourbridge charity’s frustration over housebuilder’s delayed public open space works

Supporting image for story: Companies announce exclusive partnership to deliver UK electrical industry advancements

Companies announce exclusive partnership to deliver UK electrical industry advancements

Supporting image for story: Major changes coming to Walsall in 2026 - here is where the £1.5billion transformation stands at the moment

Major changes coming to Walsall in 2026 - here is where the £1.5billion transformation stands at the moment

Supporting image for story: I was given a tour of Amazon's state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sutton Coldfield during the busiest week of the year

I was given a tour of Amazon's state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Sutton Coldfield during the busiest week of the year

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

Wetherspoon sets sights on giving listed pub near West Bromwich a makeover

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Supporting image for story: 53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

Plans for new Taco Bell restaurant approved at retail park near Merry Hill

Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

Supporting image for story: Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around

Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Aluminium exporting push sees return to 24/7 operations

Bridgnorth Aluminium exporting push sees return to 24/7 operations

Supporting image for story: Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation

Lovell launches new refurbishment and retrofit operation

Supporting image for story: Last minute Christmas shopping rush? - Your guide to when some of the most popular West Midlands shopping centres are open this weekend

Last minute Christmas shopping rush? - Your guide to when some of the most popular West Midlands shopping centres are open this weekend

Supporting image for story: New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers

New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers

Supporting image for story: Christmas shutdown 'could spell the end' for JLR supply chain businesses struggling with cash flow

Christmas shutdown 'could spell the end' for JLR supply chain businesses struggling with cash flow

Supporting image for story: Watch: Shoppers' delight as The Range opens giant new store in Wolverhampton

Watch: Shoppers' delight as The Range opens giant new store in Wolverhampton

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Entry for ESBA 2024

Entries are now open for the Express & Star Business Awards 2024!

UK News

Supporting image for story: Liverpool parade crash driver ‘bit through my ear, chewed it up and spat it out’

Liverpool parade crash driver ‘bit through my ear, chewed it up and spat it out’

Supporting image for story: Streeting says he wants to avoid strikes next year as doctors return to work

Streeting says he wants to avoid strikes next year as doctors return to work

Supporting image for story: UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS

UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS

Supporting image for story: Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say

Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say

Supporting image for story: Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic

Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic

Supporting image for story: Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests

Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests

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Apprenticeships 2024

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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Liverpool parade crash driver ‘bit through my ear, chewed it up and spat it out’

Liverpool parade crash driver ‘bit through my ear, chewed it up and spat it out’

Supporting image for story: Streeting says he wants to avoid strikes next year as doctors return to work

Streeting says he wants to avoid strikes next year as doctors return to work

Supporting image for story: UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS

UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS

Supporting image for story: Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say

Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say

Supporting image for story: Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic

Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic

Supporting image for story: Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests

Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests

World News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?