New Year, New Job? ⚠️ We're looking for a Finance & Operations Controller to provide direction and management of all our finance and central resources functions. #jobs #recruitment #finance #workforus

Our Social Value of Tourism report shows tourism's positive impacts on communities beyond economics. Our research supports Government, industry and SMEs in planning & decision-making—building a unified picture that strengthens the visitor economy. brnw.ch/21wXYR3

If you’re a #NationalLottery funded project that wants to say thank you to the players, don’t miss the chance to take part in National Lottery Open Week 2026!🤩 Register your offer below 👇: lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/national-lotte… #BecauseOfYou Image © Historic Royal Palaces

On the final day of the State Visit, The Federal President and Ms. Büdenbender, alongside The Duke of Kent, laid a wreath in the ruins of the old cathedral. Coventry was twinned with Kiel and Dresden in Germany over their shared experience of bombardment during the Second World

Don't miss the Dudley Christmas light switch on event tomorrow. There will be a gift market, with live music, entertainment, and free panto performances at Provision House. Lights go on at 5pm councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/festive-f…

A memorable evening ⁦Black Country Living Museum⁩ celebrating and give an early voice to the ⁦Invictus Games Foundation 💛🖤⁩ Games to be staged in Birmingham in 2027.

We're looking for a Finance & Operations Controller to provide direction and management of all our finance and central resources functions. #jobs #recruitment #finance #workforus

The Winter edition of The Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from the Black Country Hub, Merry Hill Centre. 96 pages full of sparkly Black Country goodness. Add a copy to your Christmas shopping list. A great stocking filler!

British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73 bbc.in/48puEMS

Eternally grateful to all the wonderful donors who collectively saved my and others - if you can help please NHS Blood Donation 🩸🩹

Pencils at the ready. It's time for you to tackle the 2025 #GCHQChristmasChallenge, our annual voyage of festive puzzling to get your mind thinking 🤔 GCHQ's very own Chief Puzzler Colin is back & has a special message as you embark on tackling the seven fiendish brainteasers 🎄

The scheme puts world class theatre and dance closer to home with 97% of people in England living within an hour’s drive of where productions will take place. Take a look at what productions to look out for in a theatre near you 👇 buff.ly/847Z0r8

As a member of the Board West Midlands Growth Company it’s important to keep in regular touch with our business members from across our great region, including as we head to the Christmas break. Thank you for your support.

Remember a book is not just for Christmas..... 16 chapters - cld last you 16 weeks - or 16 days ....

Let’s all visit all the amazing places in our country and promote local businesses 🍷🍺🍰🍴and our glorious countryside ⛰️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️🦮🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️👩‍🦽‍➡️🏞️💐. Post lots of pictures of wherever you are in March VisitEngland VisitBritain 🇬🇧

📈 The UK still wants to volunteer – but time, costs & clunky processes hold people back. Discover the latest trends and how tech can turn intent into impact buff.ly/vqDkHky 👨‍💻 Join HVG for free today: buff.ly/kwZ4tix #LoVols #VolMngmnt #VolunteerEngagement

Welcomed film animator, Leo Wright and his characters from The Big Bad Wolf, with scenes inspired by Black Country Living Museum

Good to hear Margaret Hodge speaking on BBC Radio 4 Front Row on her review of Arts Council England - it was an absolute honour to be interviewed by her earlier this year to talk about the importance of arts and culture and of my role in @ACE Midlands Regional Council.

Applications are now open for Birmingham’s £1.65m Pride in Place Impact Fund! Grants up to £125k are available for projects improving community spaces, high streets and public areas. Plant your seeds of growth for next year! Find out more: orlo.uk/p8NFS

Film and high-end TV creates some of our strongest emotional connections and reactions. It’s can’t be surprising it drives such amazing levels of engaged tourism. 👏👏