Communityhttps://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/2025-12-20T15:43:51+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationBrian May and STARMUS mark 10 years of the Stephen Hawking Science Medal with the launch of the Jane Goodall Earth Medal2025-12-19T18:29:21+00:002025-12-19T18:29:21+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/brian-may-and-starmus-mark-10-years-of-the-stephen-hawking-science-medal-with-the-launch-of-the-jane-goodall-earth-medalSuper 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 STARMUS—Garik Israelian, Sir Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Lord Michael Hintze, and Lord Martin Rees—were joined by members of Jane Goodall's family and Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce STARMUS VIII and the launch of the 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 STARMUS—Garik Israelian, Sir Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Lord Michael Hintze, and Lord Martin Rees—were joined by members of Jane Goodall's family and Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce STARMUS VIII and the launch of the Jane Goodall Earth Medal.</p>
Mayor visits Action4Independence for Christmas charity event2025-12-19T18:26:17+00:002025-12-19T18:26:17+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/mayor-visits-action4independence-for-christmas-charity-eventSuper 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>
Free parking available in Dudley town centres2025-12-18T23:01:53+00:002025-12-18T23:01:53+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/free-parking-available-in-dudley-town-centresSuper 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>
Fostering Christmas celebration delivered with community support2025-12-18T22:57:04+00:002025-12-18T22:57:04+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fostering-christmas-celebration-delivered-with-community-supportSuper 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>
School joins Sutton Coldfield care homes for a journey into Christmas past2025-12-17T20:59:13+00:002025-12-17T20:59:13+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/school-joins-sutton-coldfield-care-homes-for-a-journey-into-christmas-pastSuper 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>
Jeweller gives away free jewellery to shoppers for Christmas2025-12-15T12:17:09+00:002025-12-15T12:17:09+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jeweller-gives-away-free-jewellery-to-shoppers-for-christmasSuper 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. </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. </p>
West Midlands learners to wow guests alongside award winning singers in Christmas singing concert at the Bullring2025-12-15T12:14:12+00:002025-12-15T12:14:12+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-midlands-learners-to-wow-guests-alongside-award-winning-singers-in-christmas-singing-concert-at-the-bullringSuper 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>
10th Orange Wolverhampton campaign given strong support2025-12-14T11:43:15+00:002025-12-14T11:43:15+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/10th-orange-wolverhampton-campaign-given-strong-supportSuper 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>
Festive fun seekers flock to Oxford Street's latest opening2025-12-14T11:39:42+00:002025-12-14T11:39:42+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/festive-fun-seekers-flock-to-oxford-street-s-latest-openingSuper 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>
Local Special Constable recognised in National Policing Awards2025-12-14T11:36:12+00:002025-12-14T11:36:12+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/local-special-constable-recognised-in-national-policing-awardsSuper 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 for the inaugural ‘Special Constable Award for Outstanding Contribution to Roads Policing’ by MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau), which was announced during the Project EDWARD Parliamentary Reception. </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 for the inaugural ‘Special Constable Award for Outstanding Contribution to Roads Policing’ by MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau), which was announced during the Project EDWARD Parliamentary Reception. </p>
Longport station’s footbridge upgrade faces further delay2025-12-13T11:43:34+00:002025-12-13T11:43:34+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/longport-stations-footbridge-upgrade-faces-further-delaySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Longport_stations_footbridge_upgrade_faces_further_delay.jpeg" /></p><p>Rail passengers and local people who use Longport station in Stoke-on-Trent are being informed of a further 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 who use Longport station in Stoke-on-Trent are being informed of a further delay to its essential footbridge improvements.</p>
New study named Birmingham the most expensive UK city to buy a real Christmas tree2025-12-13T11:38:37+00:002025-12-13T11:38:37+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-study-named-birmingham-the-most-expensive-uk-city-to-buy-a-real-christmas-treeSuper 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>
What are homeowners doing differently in 2026? A shift to smarter spaces resulting in better outcomes2025-12-13T11:34:01+00:002025-12-13T11:34:01+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/what-are-homeowners-doing-differently-in-2026-a-shift-to-smarter-spaces-resulting-in-better-outcomesSuper 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>
Local care home launches search to reunite woman with baby she delivered in Birmingham store2025-12-12T09:52:09+00:002025-12-12T09:52:09+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/local-care-home-launches-search-to-reunite-woman-with-baby-she-delivered-in-birmingham-storeSuper 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>
London named in top 4 most popular Christmas markets in Europe2025-12-12T09:48:57+00:002025-12-12T09:48:57+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/london-named-in-top-4-most-popular-christmas-markets-in-europeSuper 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>
Transport for Wales delivers continued improvement in punctuality2025-12-12T09:45:57+00:002025-12-12T09:45:57+00:00https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/transport-for-wales-delivers-continued-improvement-in-punctualitySuper 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>