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The closure of the M6 at Junction 10 has been rescheduled again. The full closure will now take place next weekend, between Friday 6 and Monday 9 August.

Smethwick-based multi-service manufacturing business Metpro supplies the UK mechanical and electrical markets and has recently acquired Demon Cato in Edinburgh for an undisclosed sum.

A purpose-built office building situated just off West Bromwich High Street is now fully let after a deal with training provider Go Train.

Peter Davies, chief executive of Smethwick firm James Lister & Sons, has been appointed co-chair of the Manufacturing Assembly Network.

Energy company Pivot Power has announced plans to develop an energy superhub in Sandwell.

Businesses and residents are being asked for their views to help shape the future regeneration of West Bromwich.

This #MadeInSandwell Monday we’re putting the spotlight on Sandwell Adult and Family Learning (SAFL), which provides daytime and evening courses to individuals and businesses across the borough.