https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/ 2026-01-04T10:56:21+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-01-03T11:40:19+00:00 2026-01-03T11:40:19+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wolverhampton-honours-its-foster-parents-at-heartfelt-awards-celebration Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1-FOSTERING_-_Wolverhampton_honours_its_foster_parents_at_heartfelt_awards_celebration.jpg" /></p><p>City of Wolverhampton Council paid tribute to its incredible foster parents and the vital role they play in caring for vulnerable children and young people, at the annual For the Love of Fostering Awards, recently.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1-FOSTERING_-_Wolverhampton_honours_its_foster_parents_at_heartfelt_awards_celebration.jpg" /></p><p>City of Wolverhampton Council paid tribute to its incredible foster parents and the vital role they play in caring for vulnerable children and young people, at the annual For the Love of Fostering Awards, recently.</p> 2026-01-02T12:46:01+00:00 2026-01-02T12:46:01+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/how-the-new-year-s-day-parade-brought-colour-to-uks-capital Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_How_the_New_Years_Day_Parade_brought_colour_to_UKs_capital.png" /></p><p>London's annual New Year's Day Parade brought a burst of colour and music to the capital as marching bands, dance troupes and pearly kings and queens were among the thousands of participants celebrating the new year.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_How_the_New_Years_Day_Parade_brought_colour_to_UKs_capital.png" /></p><p>London's annual New Year's Day Parade brought a burst of colour and music to the capital as marching bands, dance troupes and pearly kings and queens were among the thousands of participants celebrating the new year.</p> 2026-01-02T12:42:33+00:00 2026-01-02T12:42:33+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/weather-warnings-highlighting-ice-and-snow-blanketing-parts-of-uk Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Weather_warnings_highlighting_ice_and_snow_blanketing_parts_of_UK111.jpg" /></p><p>Snow and ice blanketing the UK could last into the weekend and beyond as the Met Office extends weather warnings.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Weather_warnings_highlighting_ice_and_snow_blanketing_parts_of_UK111.jpg" /></p><p>Snow and ice blanketing the UK could last into the weekend and beyond as the Met Office extends weather warnings.</p> 2026-01-01T14:39:30+00:00 2026-01-01T14:39:30+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ceo-quit-council-with-%C2%A350000-pay-off-to-not-work-for-3-months Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_CEO_quit_council_with_50000_pay-off_to_not_work_for_3_months.png" /></p><p>This was awkward: Jason Perry, the politician who promised to clawback money from the massive golden handshake paid to the previous council CEO, in October found himself overseeing a pay-off to Katherine Kerswell, as she resigned after five years as chief exec.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_CEO_quit_council_with_50000_pay-off_to_not_work_for_3_months.png" /></p><p>This was awkward: Jason Perry, the politician who promised to clawback money from the massive golden handshake paid to the previous council CEO, in October found himself overseeing a pay-off to Katherine Kerswell, as she resigned after five years as chief exec.</p> 2026-01-01T14:36:36+00:00 2026-01-01T14:36:36+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-2000-carat-club-get-ready-for-a-new-era-of-record-breaking-diamonds Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_The_2000-carat_club-_get_ready_for_a_new_era_of_record-breaking_diamonds.jpg" /></p><p>Record-Breaking Diamonds, the latest in the Natural Diamond Council's (NDC) Diamond Reports series, explains how advances in technology are fuelling an unprecedented run of spectacular diamond discoveries.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_The_2000-carat_club-_get_ready_for_a_new_era_of_record-breaking_diamonds.jpg" /></p><p>Record-Breaking Diamonds, the latest in the Natural Diamond Council's (NDC) Diamond Reports series, explains how advances in technology are fuelling an unprecedented run of spectacular diamond discoveries.</p> 2026-01-01T12:44:12+00:00 2026-01-01T12:44:12+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/people-across-the-uk-welcome-new-year-in-typical-celebration Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1_-_People_across_the_UK_welcome_new_year_in_typical_celebration.jpg" /></p><p>Millions of people across the UK rang in the new year, gathering at firework events and parties all over the country.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1_-_People_across_the_UK_welcome_new_year_in_typical_celebration.jpg" /></p><p>Millions of people across the UK rang in the new year, gathering at firework events and parties all over the country.</p> 2025-12-30T22:09:35+00:00 2025-12-30T22:09:35+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-hippodromes-artistic-director-and-ceo-jon-gilchrist-recognised-in-kings-new-year-honours-list-2026 Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1234_-_Birmingham_Hippodromes_Artistic_Director_and_CEO_Jon_Gilchrist_recognised_in_Kings_New_Year_Honours_List_2026.jpg" /></p><p>Artistic Director &amp; CEO of Birmingham Hippodrome, Jon Gilchrist, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list 2026 for his services to British theatre.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1234_-_Birmingham_Hippodromes_Artistic_Director_and_CEO_Jon_Gilchrist_recognised_in_Kings_New_Year_Honours_List_2026.jpg" /></p><p>Artistic Director &amp; CEO of Birmingham Hippodrome, Jon Gilchrist, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list 2026 for his services to British theatre.</p> 2025-12-30T22:03:00+00:00 2025-12-30T22:03:00+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/king-honours-network-rail-employees Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_11King_honours_Network_Rail_employees.jpg" /></p><p>Two current Network Rail employees and one former employee have been named in the King's 2026 New Year's Honours List.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_11King_honours_Network_Rail_employees.jpg" /></p><p>Two current Network Rail employees and one former employee have been named in the King's 2026 New Year's Honours List.</p> 2025-12-30T21:58:12+00:00 2025-12-30T21:58:12+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sir-idris-elba-leads-in-new-years-honours-list Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_111Sir_Idris_Elba_leads_in_New_Years_Honours_list.jpg" /></p><p>Actor Idris Elba is knighted and England women's football coach Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame in the New Year Honours, as figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are given a damehood and knighthood respectively, while there is also recognition of the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cd9ygg1l48zo">Red Roses winning the </a><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cd9ygg1l48zo">women's rugby union World Cup.</a></p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_111Sir_Idris_Elba_leads_in_New_Years_Honours_list.jpg" /></p><p>Actor Idris Elba is knighted and England women's football coach Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame in the New Year Honours, as figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are given a damehood and knighthood respectively, while there is also recognition of the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cd9ygg1l48zo">Red Roses winning the </a><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cd9ygg1l48zo">women's rugby union World Cup.</a></p> 2025-12-30T21:51:47+00:00 2025-12-30T21:51:47+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/collini-rooms-worldhotels-crafted-milan-launches-a-pet-friendly-new-year-s-eve-experience Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Collini_Rooms_WorldHotels_Crafted_Milan_launches_a_pet-friendly_New_Years_Eve_experience.png" /></p><p>Collini Rooms introduces a new way to spend December 31st: a serene escape from city chaos for dogs… and an unforgettable celebration for their humans.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Collini_Rooms_WorldHotels_Crafted_Milan_launches_a_pet-friendly_New_Years_Eve_experience.png" /></p><p>Collini Rooms introduces a new way to spend December 31st: a serene escape from city chaos for dogs… and an unforgettable celebration for their humans.</p> 2025-12-30T21:47:44+00:00 2025-12-30T21:47:44+00:00 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hundreds-talk-of-adopted-children-s-struggles-with-getting-lifelong-support Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Hundreds_tell_of_adopted_children.jpg" /></p><p>Hundreds of parents have talked about their struggles with getting support for adopted children - as charities call for a government review.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Hundreds_tell_of_adopted_children.jpg" /></p><p>Hundreds of parents have talked about their struggles with getting support for adopted children - as charities call for a government review.</p> 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>