https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/ 2025-12-30T22:11:47+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2025-12-29T22:38:43+00:00 2025-12-29T22:38:43+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/48-hours-to-go...-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead-before-major-west-coast-main-line-bridge-replacement Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1213.jpg" /></p><p>Rail passengers and motorists have been urged to plan their journeys ahead of a major railway bridge replacement which begins in just 48 hours.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1213.jpg" /></p><p>Rail passengers and motorists have been urged to plan their journeys ahead of a major railway bridge replacement which begins in just 48 hours.</p> 2025-12-29T22:30:22+00:00 2025-12-29T22:30:22+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sutton-park-birmingham-crowned-among-the-uks-best-parks-for-a-christmas-day-walk-in-new-study Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Sutton_Park_Birmingham_crowned_among_the_UKs_best_parks_for_a_Christmas_day_walk_in_new_study.png" /></p><p>For families across the UK, a festive Christmas Day walk is a much-loved part of the celebrations.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Sutton_Park_Birmingham_crowned_among_the_UKs_best_parks_for_a_Christmas_day_walk_in_new_study.png" /></p><p>For families across the UK, a festive Christmas Day walk is a much-loved part of the celebrations.</p> 2025-12-29T00:03:30+00:00 2025-12-29T00:03:30+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/action-to-be-taken-as-large-haul-of-illicit-and-suspected-counterfeit-goods-seized-in-city-raids Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM2_-_Action_to_be_taken_as_large_haul_of_illicit_and_suspected_counterfeit_goods_seized_in_city_raids.jpg" /></p><p>Action will be taken against a number of shops after raids by City of Wolverhampton Council found tens of thousands of illicit cigarettes, hundreds of banned disposable vapes and a range of suspected fake Labubu products.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM2_-_Action_to_be_taken_as_large_haul_of_illicit_and_suspected_counterfeit_goods_seized_in_city_raids.jpg" /></p><p>Action will be taken against a number of shops after raids by City of Wolverhampton Council found tens of thousands of illicit cigarettes, hundreds of banned disposable vapes and a range of suspected fake Labubu products.</p> 2025-12-27T21:10:13+00:00 2025-12-27T21:10:13+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/get-set-for-festive-fun-with-yo-active Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Get_set_for_festive_fun_with_Yo_Active11.jpeg" /></p><p>Children and young people can enjoy a merry and active Christmas break, courtesy of Wolverhampton’s&nbsp;Yo! Active.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Get_set_for_festive_fun_with_Yo_Active11.jpeg" /></p><p>Children and young people can enjoy a merry and active Christmas break, courtesy of Wolverhampton’s&nbsp;Yo! Active.</p> 2025-12-27T21:03:20+00:00 2025-12-27T21:03:20+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uk-to-offer-military-gap-year-to-boost-recruitment Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_UK_to_offer_military_gap_year_to_boost_recruitment1.jpg" /></p><p>A "gap year" scheme to give school and college leavers a taste of the Army, Royal Navy or RAF without a long-term commitment, is to be launched by the government.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_UK_to_offer_military_gap_year_to_boost_recruitment1.jpg" /></p><p>A "gap year" scheme to give school and college leavers a taste of the Army, Royal Navy or RAF without a long-term commitment, is to be launched by the government.</p> 2025-12-26T21:28:37+00:00 2025-12-26T21:28:37+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/top-saree-fashion-trends-to-look-for-in-2026 Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-11FASHION_-_Top_saree_fashion_trends_to_look_for_in_2026.jpg" /></p><p>Saree fashion for 2026 is entering an exciting phase where tradition meets ease, glamour feels lighter, and styling becomes far more intentional.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-11FASHION_-_Top_saree_fashion_trends_to_look_for_in_2026.jpg" /></p><p>Saree fashion for 2026 is entering an exciting phase where tradition meets ease, glamour feels lighter, and styling becomes far more intentional.</p> 2025-12-25T21:54:57+00:00 2025-12-25T21:54:57+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/community-carols-returns-to-former-blue-bird-toffee-factory-site-in-hunnington Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Community_carols_return_to_former_Blue_Bird_Toffee_factory_site111.jpg" /></p><p>Bellway has supported the revival of a festive village tradition by hosting community carol singing at the site of the former Blue Bird Toffee factory in Hunnington.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Community_carols_return_to_former_Blue_Bird_Toffee_factory_site111.jpg" /></p><p>Bellway has supported the revival of a festive village tradition by hosting community carol singing at the site of the former Blue Bird Toffee factory in Hunnington.</p> 2025-12-25T21:47:01+00:00 2025-12-25T21:47:01+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fun-and-festivities-at-the-carers-christmas-meal Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Fun_and_festivities_at_the_carers_Christmas_meal.jpg" /></p><p>The City of Wolverhampton Council brought together informal carers last week for two special festive meals hosted as part of its wider support for carers.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Fun_and_festivities_at_the_carers_Christmas_meal.jpg" /></p><p>The City of Wolverhampton Council brought together informal carers last week for two special festive meals hosted as part of its wider support for carers.</p> 2025-12-24T22:00:21+00:00 2025-12-24T22:00:21+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-new-street-brings-festive-cheer-to-the-citys-most-vulnerable-this-christmas Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_New_Street_brings_festive_cheer_to_the_citys_most_vulnerable_this_Christmas.jpeg" /></p><p>This Christmas Eve, Birmingham New Street station once again opened its doors to those in need, as Network Rail and Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) hosted their annual festive dinner.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_New_Street_brings_festive_cheer_to_the_citys_most_vulnerable_this_Christmas.jpeg" /></p><p>This Christmas Eve, Birmingham New Street station once again opened its doors to those in need, as Network Rail and Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) hosted their annual festive dinner.</p> 2025-12-24T21:57:03+00:00 2025-12-24T21:57:03+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/santa-sends-little-helper-to-spread-elf-n-safety-message-with-essex-homebuilder-this-christmas Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1COM_-_Santa_sends_little_helper_to_spread_elf_n_safety_message_with_Essex_homebuilder_this_Christmas.jpg" /></p><p>A festive visitor from the North Pole has arrived at Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ developments across Essex, sharing an important message for local children this Christmas: remember your ‘elf and safety and stay away from construction sites.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1COM_-_Santa_sends_little_helper_to_spread_elf_n_safety_message_with_Essex_homebuilder_this_Christmas.jpg" /></p><p>A festive visitor from the North Pole has arrived at Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ developments across Essex, sharing an important message for local children this Christmas: remember your ‘elf and safety and stay away from construction sites.</p> 2025-12-23T17:23:08+00:00 2025-12-23T17:23:08+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/community-carols-return-to-former-blue-bird-toffee-factory-site-in-hunnington Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Community_carols_return_to_former_Blue_Bird_Toffee_factory_site11.jpg" /></p><p>Bellway has supported the revival of a festive village tradition by hosting community carol singing at the site of the former Blue Bird Toffee factory in Hunnington.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Community_carols_return_to_former_Blue_Bird_Toffee_factory_site11.jpg" /></p><p>Bellway has supported the revival of a festive village tradition by hosting community carol singing at the site of the former Blue Bird Toffee factory in Hunnington.</p> 2025-12-23T17:17:01+00:00 2025-12-23T17:17:01+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/adopted-brothers-make-festive-donation-to-city-children Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-FOSTERING_-_Adopted_brothers_make_festive_donation_to_city_children.jpg" /></p><p>Two adopted brothers and their school friends have donated their Christmas presents to children in need in Wolverhampton.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-FOSTERING_-_Adopted_brothers_make_festive_donation_to_city_children.jpg" /></p><p>Two adopted brothers and their school friends have donated their Christmas presents to children in need in Wolverhampton.</p> 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>