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expressandstar.com > your-world > 02/16/2026 > walsall-opticians-celebrates-success-during-national-apprenticeship-week

Walsall opticians celebrates success during National Apprenticeship Week

19+ min ago  (232+ words) A Walsall opticians is celebrating the achievements of two apprentices who have both completed their studies with distinction grades, marking a double celebration for the team during National Apprenticeship Week. Specsavers on Park Street, which is locally owned and run,…...

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expressandstar.com > your-world > 02/16/2026 > nhs-apprenticeships-transforming-lives-across-the-black-country

NHS apprenticeships transforming lives across the Black Country

10+ hour, 9+ min ago  (203+ words) Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust have been highlighting the impact of apprenticeships and showcasing how their joint approach is opening doors to rewarding NHS careers for local people across the Black Country....

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expressandstar.com > news > local-hubs > wolverhampton > 02/15/2026 > approval-granted-for-new-engineering-hub-in-the-heart-of-wolverhampton

Approval granted for new engineering hub in the heart of Wolverhampton

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (446+ words) Planning approval has been granted to develop new facilities at the University of Wolverhampton's Springfield Campus to house a state-of-the-art engineering hub. The work - a collaboration between the university and Wolverhampton Council - is part of the pioneering Green Innovation Corridor…...

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expressandstar.com > entertainment > search > 02/15/2026 > four-of-the-best-indoor-half-term-highlights-across-the-black-country-to-avoid-the-wet-weather

Four of the best indoor half-term highlights across the Black Country to avoid the wet weather

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (565+ words) Looking for half-term ideas but worried about the gloomy weather forecasts? The West Midlands has indoor entertainment covered. From creative workshops and museum trails to soft-play adventures and magic shows, there's plenty happening across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, South Staffordshire and…...

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expressandstar.com > news > education > 02/14/2026 > black-country-music-teacher-who-visited-former-student-at-university-and-got-into-bed-with-her-is-struck-off

Black Country music teacher who visited former student at university and got into bed with her is struck off

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (287+ words) A former music teacher from the Black Country has been struck off after forming an "inappropriate" relationship with a former pupil. Louis Stockton, aged 32 and from Stourbridge, has been barred from teaching after a misconduct panel found he had formed…...

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expressandstar.com > your-world > 02/13/2026 > gateley-renews-steamhouse-partnership-to-back-midlands-entrepreneurs

Gateley renews STEAMhouse partnership to back Midlands entrepreneurs

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (224+ words) Professional services group Gateley has renewed its partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU) innovation centre STEAMhouse as it continues to champion the next generation of enterprise and skills development in the region. The partnership will see Gateley offer expertise and…...

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expressandstar.com > your-world > 02/13/2026 > shaping-the-next-generation-of-property-leaders-johnson-fellows-issues-application-reminder-in-national-apprenticeship-week

Shaping the next generation of property leaders: Johnson Fellows issues application reminder in National Apprenticeship Week

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (190+ words) Commercial property consultancy Johnson Fellows is using National Apprenticeship Week (February 9-15) to shine a spotlight on the importance of apprenticeships in creating sustainable career pathways for young people. The Birmingham-based consultancy is opening the doors to emerging talent in the…...

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expressandstar.com > news > 02/13/2026 > im-a-child-of-an-immigrant-and-i-back-jim-ratcliffes-view-west-midlands-educationalist-calls-for-an-open-debate-on-immigration

'I'm a child of an immigrant and I back Jim Ratcliffe's view' - West Midlands educationalist calls for an open debate on immigration

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (194+ words) Roshan Doug is an educationalist and a former Birmingham Poet Laureate. Today he explains why Jim Ratcliffe's language might be in dispute, but not his views. I grew up in a narrow terrace house on a drab, grey street in…...

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expressandstar.com > your-world > 02/11/2026 > apprenticeship-lessons-key-for-award-winning-kira

Apprenticeship lessons key for award-winning Kira

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (472+ words) An award-winning Learning and Development specialist paid tribute to her "transformative" apprenticeship journey with her career progressing at pace. Kira Squire, from Wolverhampton, enrolled on the Level 5 Learning and Development Consultant / Business Partner Apprenticeship with leading training provider Realise as…...

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expressandstar.com > your-world > 02/11/2026 > play-will-teach-children-how-to-stay-safe-from-loan-sharks

Play will teach children how to stay safe from loan sharks

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (520+ words) A special interactive play will be presented to pupils at primary schools in Dudley and Worcester this month to help teach them about the dangers of loan sharks. Pupils from Years 5 and 6 at five schools will watch a performance delivered…...