https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/ 2025-12-23T16:38:50+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2025-12-22T22:39:06+00:00 2025-12-22T22:39:06+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/east-leakes-butterfly-bank-enhanced-with-developers-support Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_East_Leakes_butterfly_bank_enhanced_with_developers_support11.jpg" /></p><p>A butterfly bank at Meadow Park in East Leake has been enhanced thanks to a donation from a local housebuilder.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_East_Leakes_butterfly_bank_enhanced_with_developers_support11.jpg" /></p><p>A butterfly bank at Meadow Park in East Leake has been enhanced thanks to a donation from a local housebuilder.</p> 2025-12-22T22:34:40+00:00 2025-12-22T22:34:40+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/easyjet-flights-to-grenoble-take-off-from-birmingham-airport Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_easyJet_flights_to_Grenoble_take_off_from_Birmingham_Airport.png" /></p><p>easyJet has launched flights on a new weekly route from Birmingham Airport to Grenoble.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_easyJet_flights_to_Grenoble_take_off_from_Birmingham_Airport.png" /></p><p>easyJet has launched flights on a new weekly route from Birmingham Airport to Grenoble.&nbsp;</p> 2025-12-20T20:17:11+00:00 2025-12-20T20:17:11+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/city-trader-and-shop-ordered-to-pay-more-than-%C2%A350000-by-court Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/12COM_-_City_trader_and_shop_ordered_to_pay_more_than_50000_by_court.jpg" /></p><p>A city trader and shop have been successfully prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council after an underage sale led to the discovery of hundreds of illicit vapes and cigarettes.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/12COM_-_City_trader_and_shop_ordered_to_pay_more_than_50000_by_court.jpg" /></p><p>A city trader and shop have been successfully prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council after an underage sale led to the discovery of hundreds of illicit vapes and cigarettes.</p> 2025-12-20T20:11:37+00:00 2025-12-20T20:11:37+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/transport-for-wales-christmas-and-new-year-travel-advice Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/11COM_-_Transport_for_Wales_Christmas_and_New_Year_travel_advice.jpg" /></p><p>Passengers are being encouraged to plan their journey over the Christmas period, with key engineering taking place over Christmas and January.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/11COM_-_Transport_for_Wales_Christmas_and_New_Year_travel_advice.jpg" /></p><p>Passengers are being encouraged to plan their journey over the Christmas period, with key engineering taking place over Christmas and January.</p> 2025-12-19T18:29:21+00:00 2025-12-19T18:29:21+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/brian-may-and-starmus-mark-10-years-of-the-stephen-hawking-science-medal-with-the-launch-of-the-jane-goodall-earth-medal Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Brian_May_and_STARMUS_mark_10_years_of_the_Stephen_Hawking_Science_Medal_with_the_launch_of_the_Jane_Goodall_Earth_Medal.jpg" /></p><p>At London's Royal Society, board members of the world-leading science and music festival&nbsp;STARMUS—Garik Israelian, Sir Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Lord Michael Hintze, and Lord Martin Rees—were joined by members of&nbsp;Jane Goodall's family&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce&nbsp;STARMUS VIII&nbsp;and the launch of the&nbsp;Jane Goodall Earth Medal.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Brian_May_and_STARMUS_mark_10_years_of_the_Stephen_Hawking_Science_Medal_with_the_launch_of_the_Jane_Goodall_Earth_Medal.jpg" /></p><p>At London's Royal Society, board members of the world-leading science and music festival&nbsp;STARMUS—Garik Israelian, Sir Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Lord Michael Hintze, and Lord Martin Rees—were joined by members of&nbsp;Jane Goodall's family&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce&nbsp;STARMUS VIII&nbsp;and the launch of the&nbsp;Jane Goodall Earth Medal.</p> 2025-12-19T18:26:17+00:00 2025-12-19T18:26:17+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/mayor-visits-action4independence-for-christmas-charity-event Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Mayor_visits_Action4Independence_for_Christmas_charity_event.jpg" /></p><p>Action4Independence welcomed the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Craig Collingswood, to its annual Christmas Jumper Day charity celebration and party last week.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Mayor_visits_Action4Independence_for_Christmas_charity_event.jpg" /></p><p>Action4Independence welcomed the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Craig Collingswood, to its annual Christmas Jumper Day charity celebration and party last week.</p> 2025-12-18T23:01:53+00:00 2025-12-18T23:01:53+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/free-parking-available-in-dudley-town-centres Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Free_parking_available_in_Dudley_town_centres11.jpeg" /></p><p>It’s expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year on Saturday – and Christmas shoppers will be able to park for free in town centres across the borough.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Free_parking_available_in_Dudley_town_centres11.jpeg" /></p><p>It’s expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year on Saturday – and Christmas shoppers will be able to park for free in town centres across the borough.</p> 2025-12-18T22:57:04+00:00 2025-12-18T22:57:04+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fostering-christmas-celebration-delivered-with-community-support Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-FOSTERING_-_Fostering_Christmas_celebration_delivered_with_community_support.jpeg" /></p><p>This year’s Fostering Children’s Christmas party once again delivered a positive and inclusive festive experience for some of the city’s most vulnerable young people and children in our fostering community.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-FOSTERING_-_Fostering_Christmas_celebration_delivered_with_community_support.jpeg" /></p><p>This year’s Fostering Children’s Christmas party once again delivered a positive and inclusive festive experience for some of the city’s most vulnerable young people and children in our fostering community.</p> 2025-12-17T20:59:13+00:00 2025-12-17T20:59:13+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/school-joins-sutton-coldfield-care-homes-for-a-journey-into-christmas-past Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_School_joins_Sutton_Coldfield_care_homes_for_a_journey_into_Christmas_past.jpg" /></p><p>Old festive traditions came to life at two care homes in Sutton Coldfield, where residents welcomed local schools for a day of seasonal activities.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_School_joins_Sutton_Coldfield_care_homes_for_a_journey_into_Christmas_past.jpg" /></p><p>Old festive traditions came to life at two care homes in Sutton Coldfield, where residents welcomed local schools for a day of seasonal activities.</p> 2025-12-15T12:17:09+00:00 2025-12-15T12:17:09+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jeweller-gives-away-free-jewellery-to-shoppers-for-christmas Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Jeweller_gives_away_free_jewellery_to_shoppers_for_Christmas.jpeg" /></p><p>A Solihull jeweller has traded treats for festive spirit and gifted lucky shoppers with a free gift card – simply for spreading a little Christmas cheer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Jeweller_gives_away_free_jewellery_to_shoppers_for_Christmas.jpeg" /></p><p>A Solihull jeweller has traded treats for festive spirit and gifted lucky shoppers with a free gift card – simply for spreading a little Christmas cheer.&nbsp;</p> 2025-12-15T12:14:12+00:00 2025-12-15T12:14:12+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-midlands-learners-to-wow-guests-alongside-award-winning-singers-in-christmas-singing-concert-at-the-bullring Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_West_Midlands_learners_to_wow_guests_alongside_award_winning_singers_in_Christmas_singing_concert_at_the_Bullring.jpg" /></p><p>Over 200 young learners from five schools from across Birmingham and the West Midlands will perform in a Christmas concert next week at the Bullring in Birmingham.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_West_Midlands_learners_to_wow_guests_alongside_award_winning_singers_in_Christmas_singing_concert_at_the_Bullring.jpg" /></p><p>Over 200 young learners from five schools from across Birmingham and the West Midlands will perform in a Christmas concert next week at the Bullring in Birmingham.</p> 2025-12-14T11:43:15+00:00 2025-12-14T11:43:15+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/10th-orange-wolverhampton-campaign-given-strong-support Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_10th_Orange_Wolverhampton_campaign_given_strong_support.jpg" /></p><p>Residents, businesses, schools, faith groups, charities and other organisations across Wolverhampton have once again united to say ‘no’ to interpersonal violence, as the city marked the conclusion of the 10th Orange Wolverhampton campaign.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_10th_Orange_Wolverhampton_campaign_given_strong_support.jpg" /></p><p>Residents, businesses, schools, faith groups, charities and other organisations across Wolverhampton have once again united to say ‘no’ to interpersonal violence, as the city marked the conclusion of the 10th Orange Wolverhampton campaign.</p> 2025-12-14T11:39:42+00:00 2025-12-14T11:39:42+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/festive-fun-seekers-flock-to-oxford-street-s-latest-opening Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Festive_fun_seekers_flock_to_Oxford_Street.jpeg" /></p><p>Hundreds of festive fun seekers headed to the latest opening on Oxford Street this weekend.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Festive_fun_seekers_flock_to_Oxford_Street.jpeg" /></p><p>Hundreds of festive fun seekers headed to the latest opening on Oxford Street this weekend.</p> 2025-12-14T11:36:12+00:00 2025-12-14T11:36:12+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/local-special-constable-recognised-in-national-policing-awards Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM11_-_Local_Special_Constable_recognised_in_National_Policing_Awards2.jpg" /></p><p>Special Inspector Scott Collen was recognised as a finalist&nbsp;for&nbsp;the inaugural&nbsp;‘Special Constable Award for Outstanding Contribution to Roads Policing’&nbsp;by MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau),&nbsp;which was&nbsp;announced during the Project EDWARD Parliamentary Reception.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM11_-_Local_Special_Constable_recognised_in_National_Policing_Awards2.jpg" /></p><p>Special Inspector Scott Collen was recognised as a finalist&nbsp;for&nbsp;the inaugural&nbsp;‘Special Constable Award for Outstanding Contribution to Roads Policing’&nbsp;by MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau),&nbsp;which was&nbsp;announced during the Project EDWARD Parliamentary Reception.&nbsp;</p> 2025-12-13T11:43:34+00:00 2025-12-13T11:43:34+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/longport-stations-footbridge-upgrade-faces-further-delay Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Longport_stations_footbridge_upgrade_faces_further_delay.jpeg" /></p><p>Rail passengers and local people&nbsp;who use Longport station in Stoke-on-Trent are being informed of a further&nbsp;delay to its essential footbridge improvements.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Longport_stations_footbridge_upgrade_faces_further_delay.jpeg" /></p><p>Rail passengers and local people&nbsp;who use Longport station in Stoke-on-Trent are being informed of a further&nbsp;delay to its essential footbridge improvements.</p> 2025-12-13T11:38:37+00:00 2025-12-13T11:38:37+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-study-named-birmingham-the-most-expensive-uk-city-to-buy-a-real-christmas-tree Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_New_study_named_Birmingham_the_most_expensive_UK_city_to_buy_a_real_Christmas_tree.jpeg" /></p><p>Birmingham tops the list as the UK’s most expensive city for a 6ft Nordmann Fir this Christmas. With prices averaging £81.67, festive shoppers in the West Midlands can expect to pay a premium for their real tree.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_New_study_named_Birmingham_the_most_expensive_UK_city_to_buy_a_real_Christmas_tree.jpeg" /></p><p>Birmingham tops the list as the UK’s most expensive city for a 6ft Nordmann Fir this Christmas. With prices averaging £81.67, festive shoppers in the West Midlands can expect to pay a premium for their real tree.</p>