Community

Charities and community groups in Birmingham invited to apply for share of new community campaign worth £60,000

2026-06-14T19:58:35+01:00

Charities and community groups across Birmingham are invited to apply for a share of a new nationwide £60,000 community initiative*.

Former Wren honoured with medal on 100th birthday

2026-06-14T19:53:37+01:00

A resident at a care home in Sutton Coldfield has received a medal for her service in the second world war – on the day she celebrated her 100th birthday.

Green Loops set to revolutionise solar panel recycling and tackle global clean energy waste crisis

2026-06-14T19:45:30+01:00

A groundbreaking innovation developed at the University of Wolverhampton could transform how the world deals with the rapidly growing mountain of end-of-life solar panels, following high-profile recognition by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

MP praises social impact investment after visiting £1.6m ‘Old Eight Bells’ transformation

2026-06-14T19:36:36+01:00

The transformation of The Old Eight Bells in Mansfield was given a seal of approval during a recent visit to showcase the power of social impact investment.

New polling highlights how better public transport could transform local communities

2026-06-14T19:31:02+01:00

Campaign for Better Transport has today (Monday 15 June) revealed new polling showing the positive impact that better public transport could have on people’s everyday lives and local areas.

City walking group celebrates 25th anniversary

2026-06-13T19:32:29+01:00

A Wolverhampton walking group marked its 25th anniversary with a special event at Bantock Park this week.

Music fans encouraged to plan ahead for summer concerts

2026-06-13T19:28:52+01:00

Music fans heading to Cardiff this summer for a fantastic line up of live music should plan their journeys in advance, as thousands of people make their way to the capital.

Business leader, Dr. Beverly Lindsay and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi among host of people recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

2026-06-13T18:12:00+01:00

Celebrated business leader, Dr. Beverly Lindsay OBE OD VLL and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, were amongst the list of people who were recognised in this year’s King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List.

Royal Family lead celebrations to mark King Charles III's official birthday

2026-06-13T18:06:26+01:00

Crowds have gathered in central London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark King Charles III's official birthday.

Bradford pays tribute to late hometown legend David Hockney

2026-06-12T22:01:20+01:00

People in Bradford led worldwide tributes to one of their own, celebrated artist David Hockney, following the announcement of his death.

Wolverhampton Pride celebrates record turnout

2026-06-11T23:45:34+01:00

Over 5,000 people gathered together last Saturday (June 6) to celebrate the city’s annual Pride event at West Park to celebrate inclusion, diversity and equality across Wolverhampton.

Victims need a legal definition of workplace bullying, GMB Congress says

2026-06-10T20:49:57+01:00

Workers need a legal definition of workplace bullying to provide fair and enforceable protection, GMB Congress have said.

Peregrine family returns to Worcester Cathedral

2026-06-09T17:15:50+01:00

Worcester Cathedral is delighted to have welcomed back its family of peregrine falcons this week.

The average Brit hasn’t been on a countryside walk or seen the sun set for more than a year, showing the nation’s disconnection from nature

2026-06-09T17:11:59+01:00

A new study has lifted the lid on Brits’ strained relationship with the incredible outdoors and shows we spend barely any time in nature, with almost a fifth (17 per cent) claiming to leave the house only for their commute or to take kids to school (9 per cent) whilst a further one in ten (12 per cent) haven’t felt mentally refreshed in over six months.

As cost-of-living crisis worsens, Islamic Relief UK and Masjid Al Falaah deliver food packs in Birmingham to struggling families as part of Qurbani

2026-06-09T17:06:46+01:00

On Friday 5th June 2026, Islamic Relief UK and Masjid Al Falaah distributed food packs as part of Qurbani to vulnerable families and individuals affected by the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis.

Families reminded to check prom vehicle licences after luxury hire car seized and firm prosecuted

2026-06-08T18:21:45+01:00

Prom season is just around the corner and those using luxury hire vehicles for pupils’ parties across the city are reminded to double check companies are licensed.