Airbus to open flagship aerospace academy near Bristol
Aerospace giant Airbus partners with Weston College to launch a flagship skills academy in Filton, creating a talent pipeline for the UK's £2.7bn aerospace cluster. Opening September 2026.
Aerospace giant Airbus partners with Weston College to launch a flagship skills academy in Filton, creating a talent pipeline for the UK's £2.7bn aerospace cluster. Opening September 2026.
Review of Guildford Operatic Company's compelling production of Bellini's Norma at St Nicolas's church. Plus, a look at Surrey's thriving local theatre scene and Guildford Shakespeare Company's award-winning year.
A clinical animal behaviourist with 20+ years' experience shares five simple techniques to enrich your senior dog's life and strengthen your bond. Learn how to teach 'Nose to Hand' and more.
Discover the 10 exciting shows coming to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre in 2026, from SIX The Musical to Mamma Mia! and a brand-new pantomime. Book your tickets now.
Nottingham Playhouse is recruiting a director, writer and composer for its 2026 festive Cinderella production. The open call champions new talent and sustainability. Apply by early 2026.
The UK government reveals a bold new road safety strategy targeting a 70% reduction in child deaths by 2035. Key measures include tackling drink driving and improving young driver training.
The Ministry of Defence announces live firing at Dartmoor's Willsworthy range from Jan 6-9, 2026. Okehampton & Merrivale ranges are inactive. Check warning signals and stay safe.
The Silver End Amateur Dramatic Society presents Dick Whittington this January. Join the adventure at Silver End Village Hall. Book your tickets now!
Plans to convert a former West Midlands Police training centre in Smethwick into a 76-bed HMO for healthcare workers and professionals are under consideration. Read the full details.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School announces new foundation courses one year after pausing undergraduate training. Applications close March 26 for a September start.
Discover how a simple pre-holiday ski session at a UK slope can transform your first day on the mountain. Expert tips and a guide to local practice venues.
Heads of the Valleys Training opens a second site in Crumlin, backed by a £70,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales, to meet rising demand for industrial and safety courses.
Birmingham's 2026 theatre lineup is packed with hits like Mamma Mia!, SIX, and Mrs Doubtfire. Discover dates, venues, and how to get tickets for these spectacular shows.
Jonathan Scott's festive organ performance packed Rochdale Town Hall. The event, streamed online, celebrated a historic Binns organ. Plus, local arts previews for 2026.
A new DWP scheme to train 5,000 SME managers to support sick employees has been branded 'spin politics' by business leaders, who say it fails to address the scale of 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
A new government scheme offering free occupational health training to 5,000 line managers has been criticised as inadequate to tackle the UK's 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
The DWP is rolling out free occupational health training for 5,000 line managers to help small businesses support staff and reduce long-term sickness absences. Read the full story.
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
Worcester City Council approves extra funding for the Scala Theatre renovation, citing fire safety and National Insurance costs. The £16.2m project remains on track for its 2026 opening.
Teenagers will be offered paid gap years with the UK armed forces from 2026, as part of a new 'whole of society' defence strategy. Discover how the scheme works and who can apply.
Plan your theatre year with our guide to major musicals, concerts and family shows coming to Birmingham in 2026, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia!
From Ebor Studio's youth project for 16-21 year olds to The Curtain Theatre's latest play, discover the vibrant arts and culture events happening in Rochdale. Find out dates and how to get involved.
Manchester's Agy Górzyńska, a three-time world champion arm wrestler, reveals her unusual secret to success: a chicken liver breakfast. Discover her journey from construction site contests to global glory.
Birmingham City FC has appointed global architects Populous to design their new training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major east Birmingham regeneration project. Discover the plans.
Birmingham City's owners Knighthead have selected global architects Populous to design the club's new unified training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major redevelopment project.
Our review of the Birmingham Hippodrome's 2025 pantomime, Robin Hood. Discover why this star-studded, laugh-out-loud show is a must-see festive treat for all ages.
Birmingham Hippodrome's Robin Hood pantomime delivers big laughs, star power, and festive sparkle. Read our review of the must-see Christmas show starring Matt Slack and Christopher Biggins.
As the King's Trust nears its 50th anniversary, new polling reveals deep public concern over youth joblessness in Wales. Director Sarah Jones calls for urgent collaboration to unlock potential.
Malvern Theatres is set for a landmark £20 million redevelopment in 2026, funded by the government's Levelling Up Fund. The project will deliver a new studio theatre, improved accessibility, and a community amphitheatre. Read more about this exciting cult
Former Strictly pro James Jordan claims 2025 winner Karen Carney had prior dance training, challenging the show's 'non-dancer' narrative. Read his explosive GMB interview.