https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/ 2025-12-19T23:00:20+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 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> 2025-12-13T11:34:01+00:00 2025-12-13T11:34:01+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/what-are-homeowners-doing-differently-in-2026-a-shift-to-smarter-spaces-resulting-in-better-outcomes Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_What_are_homeowners_doing_differently_in_2026.jpeg" /></p><p>With budgets under closer scrutiny and energy performance now high on the homebuyer’s wish list, today’s self-builders and renovators are rethinking what really adds value.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_What_are_homeowners_doing_differently_in_2026.jpeg" /></p><p>With budgets under closer scrutiny and energy performance now high on the homebuyer’s wish list, today’s self-builders and renovators are rethinking what really adds value.</p> 2025-12-12T09:52:09+00:00 2025-12-12T09:52:09+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/local-care-home-launches-search-to-reunite-woman-with-baby-she-delivered-in-birmingham-store Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Local_care_home_launches_search_to_reunite_woman_with_baby_she_delivered_in_Birmingham_store.jpg" /></p><p>A care home is appealing to the local community to help find someone who made an unforgettable entrance into the world over 40 years ago.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Local_care_home_launches_search_to_reunite_woman_with_baby_she_delivered_in_Birmingham_store.jpg" /></p><p>A care home is appealing to the local community to help find someone who made an unforgettable entrance into the world over 40 years ago.</p> 2025-12-12T09:48:57+00:00 2025-12-12T09:48:57+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/london-named-in-top-4-most-popular-christmas-markets-in-europe Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_London_named_in_top_4_most_popular_Christmas_markets_in_Europe.png" /></p><p>Christmas markets are an essential part of the festive experience for many families across the UK and Europe.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_London_named_in_top_4_most_popular_Christmas_markets_in_Europe.png" /></p><p>Christmas markets are an essential part of the festive experience for many families across the UK and Europe.</p> 2025-12-12T09:45:57+00:00 2025-12-12T09:45:57+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/transport-for-wales-delivers-continued-improvement-in-punctuality Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Transport_for_Wales_delivers_continued_improvement_in_punctuality.jpg" /></p><p>Latest figures show Transport for Wales continue our improvement journey as more services are running on time across the Wales and Borders network.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Transport_for_Wales_delivers_continued_improvement_in_punctuality.jpg" /></p><p>Latest figures show Transport for Wales continue our improvement journey as more services are running on time across the Wales and Borders network.</p> 2025-12-12T09:41:07+00:00 2025-12-12T09:41:07+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/trio-of-suspected-fly-tippers-successfully-prosecuted-by-city-of-wolverhampton-council Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Trio_of_suspected_fly_tippers_successfully_prosecuted_by_City_of_Wolverhampton_Council.jpeg" /></p><p>Three suspected fly tippers who ignored investigations have been ordered to pay a total of £7,316 following successful prosecutions by City of Wolverhampton Council.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Trio_of_suspected_fly_tippers_successfully_prosecuted_by_City_of_Wolverhampton_Council.jpeg" /></p><p>Three suspected fly tippers who ignored investigations have been ordered to pay a total of £7,316 following successful prosecutions by City of Wolverhampton Council.</p> 2025-12-12T09:34:56+00:00 2025-12-12T09:34:56+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/united-by-2022s-ideas-made-real-campaign-awards-%C2%A312000-to-social-action-projects-in-birmingham Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_United_By_2022s_Ideas_Made_Real_campaign_awards_12000_to_social_action_projects_in_Birmingham.jpeg" /></p><p>Young people in Birmingham are set to lead three new community initiatives in the city, thanks to funding from United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_United_By_2022s_Ideas_Made_Real_campaign_awards_12000_to_social_action_projects_in_Birmingham.jpeg" /></p><p>Young people in Birmingham are set to lead three new community initiatives in the city, thanks to funding from United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.</p>