
Royal Family honours the 'humour and humanity' of Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh
Sunday, 18 April 2021 02:28The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest in an intimate funeral at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle yesterday. The Dean of Windsor paid tribute to Prince Philip for his kindness, humour and...

Letter of condolence to Her Majesty the Queen on behalf of the people of Sandwell
Sunday, 18 April 2021 02:18The Worshipful The Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Dr Ann Jaron has sent a letter of condolence to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on behalf of the people of Sandwell. Cllr Jaron also...

Party Leader to stand in West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Elections
Sunday, 18 April 2021 02:10Bishop Dr Desmond Jaddoo has announced that he will be standing for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner at the forthcoming May 2021 elections. Jaddoo, who is party leader of the newly...

Prince Philip funeral a profound chance for Queen to say goodbye
Saturday, 17 April 2021 03:27The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will be a profound chance for the Queen to say farewell to her husband of 73 years, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. Justin Welby said "She will behave with...

The Queen thanks public ahead of Prince Philip's funeral
Saturday, 17 April 2021 03:18Her Majesty The Queen thanked people around the world for their kindness and support following the death of her husband Prince Philip, ahead of his funeral. The Queen sent a message to well-wishers...

Prime Boris Johnson’s tribute to Prince Philip
Saturday, 17 April 2021 03:05Downing Street has revealed how Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to observe and mark the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. It comes as the Archbishop of Canterbury says he hopes the nation would offer...

Funeral hearse a modified Land Rover Defender symbolising pioneering Britain
Saturday, 17 April 2021 03:00The ceremonial funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh will see his coffin being transported to Windsor Castle chapel by a bespoke Land Rover Defender TD5 130, partially designed by the prince...

Black Churches Turn the Spotlight on Health Disparities in the UK
Friday, 16 April 2021 00:20In a follow up to their History, Heritage and Identity Symposium series launched in the autumn of 2020, three churches in the United Kingdom with predominantly large, black congregations, are...

Council and police crackdown on Blue Badge fraud
Thursday, 15 April 2021 00:27Five vehicles have been impounded in Hornsey and Wood Green for Blue Badge fraud following a joint operation by Haringey Council and the police. One badge was being used by an individual even...

Ready To Explore Once More? The Phoenix Newspaper Newsletter
Tuesday, 13 April 2021 01:38Your weekly roundup of Positive, Informative and Objective News from The Phoenix Newspaper

Clean Air Zone support grants for taxis surpass £1million mark
Monday, 12 April 2021 02:52As part of its preparations for the launch of the Clean Air Zone on 1 June 2021 Birmingham City Council has to date issued just over £1 million in Clean Air Zone grants to Birmingham-licensed...

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity achieves Investors in People Accreditation for Three Years Running
Monday, 12 April 2021 01:55Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been awarded the Investors in People silver standard, demonstrating its commitment to investing in local people and excellent management practice. Since 1991...

Public back more powers for the Mayor – new Centre for Cities’ poll finds
Sunday, 11 April 2021 01:09There is overwhelming public support for more devolution to the West Midlands according to Centre for Cities’ polling by Savanta ComRes ahead of next month’s election. Just four years...

Fundraisers get chai-tea for Dementia UK's biggest annual event
Saturday, 10 April 2021 02:18The tables for Dementia UK’s annual cake and tea event have been completely reset; backyard brews, driveway cake sales, and takeaway cuppa and slice deliveries are...

London Borough mourns passing of its Mayor, Chris Robbins CBE
Thursday, 08 April 2021 22:46Residents in the London Borough of Waltham Forest are still mourning the passing of its Mayor, Councillor Chris Robbins CBE. A staunch servant to his community since 2002, as a ward councillor,...

Town Hall reflects on one year of Food Bank
Thursday, 08 April 2021 22:17Royal Sutton Coldfield Community Town Hall Trust, the charity which runs Sutton Coldfield’s Town Hall, is marking a year of collections of food for local food banks. The Food Bank Donation Station,...