July 2024

A major event to help businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire take the next steps towards a greener future is being staged this September.

Over £2.2 million of grants have been awarded to businesses throughout the West Midlands over the last three years as part of Made Smarter West Midlands – and the Labour government has been urged by a leading business figure to continue growing the programme throughout the UK.

Tackling recruitment challenges and making the county an even better place to work are vital post General Election goals, according to a North Warwickshire business forum.

Work has started to create a home for the UK’s most powerful nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) instrument at the University of Warwick.

Deeley Construction, which is headquartered in Coventry, has started work on a new building which will house the 1.2 GHz NMR spectrometer.

A leading Midlands hospitality firm has extended its partnership with two key venues in the region.

A Warwickshire manufacturer of solar-powered lighting that does not need to be connected to the grid is hoping to grow its team following advice from a business support programme.

A popular Caribbean-inspired bar and restaurant has been crowned overall winner at a Coventry awards ceremony recognising commitment to the highest standards in hospitality.

A panel of business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire have underlined the challenge ahead to get the economy growing more quickly – but say they are ready to meet the task head on.

A 12th century Coventry hotel renowned for its picturesque views and award-winning culinary delights hopes its new one-off summer event is music to the ears of anyone in search of a good time.

A terminally ill Coventry dad faces a traumatic race against time to see his older brother’s stage musical performed in the city.

Ian Hopkins is battling to stay alive long enough to watch Nelly – A Folk Musical when it arrives to St Mary’s Guildhall for two performances in September.

A leading Midlands law firm has announced a new Head of Planning who is set to lead the team at a pivotal point for the sector.

Wright Hassall, based in Leamington, has named Rebecca Mushing as its new department head for planning at the firm.

Festival organisiers worked with a local award winning social enterprise to recruit, train and deploy  over 150 volunteers across a range of roles to welcome and support visitors and performers at this years Godiva Festival with a total of 628 volunteer hours recorded over the weekend.

Coventry and Warwickshire’s global automotive reputation is as strong as ever, says the managing director of one of the UK’s leading car manufacturers.

Scores of budding and experienced golfers got into the swing of fundraising and networking at a major golf day hosted in Warwickshire.

It isn’t just the dazzling customer experience at Coombe Abbey Hotel that’s truly unique.

One particular drink served at the historic hotel’s Abbey Artisan Market is the dictionary definition of limited edition. And it’s as local as you get.

A supplier of heating oil tanks, based just outside of Stratford upon Avon, increased its turnover by more than £450,000 in twelve months after receiving advice on its marketing strategy from a free business service.

The 50th anniversary of a legendary album from the pioneers of technopop will be celebrated in Coventry this Autumn.

Kraftwerk were the pioneers of electronic music and were acclaimed globally for their innovations with technology and robotics.

Businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire have been given an insight into the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how it can drive success and growth.