A British rower who has hopes of becoming an Olympian has designed new gym equipment to support other athletes who may be prone to rib stress fractures.

In a landmark opportunity for pan-regional collaboration, on Wednesday (7 June) 450 leaders from across the worlds of business, academia, local and national politics will congregate in Birmingham for the first Midlands Economic Summit.

A fashion design undergraduate from Nottingham Trent University who has a chronic pain condition has created a clothing range to help people, like her, who have hidden disabilities.

Today, (Thursday 25th May) marks the launch of plans to boost speeds along the Nottingham to Lincoln rail corridor.

Beauty industry stalwart Tajinder Banwait will describe the journey of her fragrance company from kitchen table to international audience during a special event celebrating local businesses.