Community https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/community/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:58:07 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Bradford pays tribute to late hometown legend David Hockney https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bradford-pays-tribute-to-late-hometown-legend-david-hockney https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bradford-pays-tribute-to-late-hometown-legend-david-hockney

People in Bradford led worldwide tributes to one of their own, celebrated artist David Hockney, following the announcement of his death.

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Community Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:01:20 +0100
Wolverhampton Pride celebrates record turnout https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wolverhampton-pride-celebrates-record-turnout https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wolverhampton-pride-celebrates-record-turnout

  Over 5,000 people gathered together last Saturday (June 6) to celebrate the city’s annual Pride event at West Park to celebrate inclusion, diversity and equality across Wolverhampton.

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Community Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:45:34 +0100
Victims need a legal definition of workplace bullying, GMB Congress says https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/victims-need-a-legal-definition-of-workplace-bullying-gmb-congress-says https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/victims-need-a-legal-definition-of-workplace-bullying-gmb-congress-says

Workers need a legal definition of workplace bullying to provide fair and enforceable protection, GMB Congress have said.

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Community Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:49:57 +0100
Peregrine family returns to Worcester Cathedral https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/peregrine-family-returns-to-worcester-cathedral https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/peregrine-family-returns-to-worcester-cathedral

Worcester Cathedral is delighted to have welcomed back its family of peregrine falcons this week.

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Community Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:15:50 +0100
The average Brit hasn’t been on a countryside walk or seen the sun set for more than a year, showing the nation’s disconnection from nature https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-average-brit-hasnt-been-on-a-countryside-walk-or-seen-the-sun-set-for-more-than-a-year-showing-the-nations-disconnection-from-nature https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-average-brit-hasnt-been-on-a-countryside-walk-or-seen-the-sun-set-for-more-than-a-year-showing-the-nations-disconnection-from-nature

A new study has lifted the lid on Brits’ strained relationship with the incredible outdoors and shows we spend barely any time in nature, with almost a fifth (17 per cent) claiming to leave the house only for their commute or to take kids to school (9 per cent) whilst a further one in ten (12 per cent) haven’t felt mentally refreshed in over six months.

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Community Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:59 +0100
As cost-of-living crisis worsens, Islamic Relief UK and Masjid Al Falaah deliver food packs in Birmingham to struggling families as part of Qurbani https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/as-cost-of-living-crisis-worsens-islamic-relief-uk-and-masjid-al-falaah-deliver-food-packs-in-birmingham-to-struggling-families-as-part-of-qurbani https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/as-cost-of-living-crisis-worsens-islamic-relief-uk-and-masjid-al-falaah-deliver-food-packs-in-birmingham-to-struggling-families-as-part-of-qurbani

On Friday 5th June 2026, Islamic Relief UK and Masjid Al Falaah distributed food packs as part of Qurbani to vulnerable families and individuals affected by the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis.

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Community Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:06:46 +0100
Families reminded to check prom vehicle licences after luxury hire car seized and firm prosecuted https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/families-reminded-to-check-prom-vehicle-licences-after-luxury-hire-car-seized-and-firm-prosecuted https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/families-reminded-to-check-prom-vehicle-licences-after-luxury-hire-car-seized-and-firm-prosecuted

Prom season is just around the corner and those using luxury hire vehicles for pupils’ parties across the city are reminded to double check companies are licensed.

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Community Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:21:45 +0100
Birmingham agencies join forces to win major European airport transport brief https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-agencies-join-forces-to-win-major-european-airport-transport-brief https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-agencies-join-forces-to-win-major-european-airport-transport-brief

Two of Birmingham’s leading independent agencies have come together to secure a significant brief from European airport transfer brand Flibco.

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Community Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:58:01 +0100
Europe's must-see exhibition 'House of Dreamers' arrives in London this summer https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/europe-s-must-see-exhibition-house-of-dreamers-arrives-in-london-this-summer https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/europe-s-must-see-exhibition-house-of-dreamers-arrives-in-london-this-summer

Arriving in London for the first time this summer, ‘House of Dreamers’ is an immersive exhibition dedicated to dreamers of all ages — an emotional journey through 16 experiential installations created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella, each designed to inspire and celebrate the power of dreams, opening 26th June 2026.

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Community Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:51:09 +0100
Half-time blackout horror: NICEIC warns outdoor setups could fail fans this summer https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/half-time-blackout-horror-niceic-warns-outdoor-setups-could-fail-fans-this-summer https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/half-time-blackout-horror-niceic-warns-outdoor-setups-could-fail-fans-this-summer

With a huge summer of sport ahead, including the world’s largest football tournament, kicking off in June, and the Commonwealth Games in July, households across the UK are transforming their gardens into open-air fan zones.

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Community Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:48:41 +0100
Join community sessions to shine spotlight on local issues https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/join-community-sessions-to-shine-spotlight-on-local-issues https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/join-community-sessions-to-shine-spotlight-on-local-issues

People can have their say about local issues and learn about activities taking place in their community at a series drop-in sessions held across Wolverhampton.

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Community Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:46:03 +0100
Community artworks unveiled during Community Rail Week https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/community-artworks-unveiled-during-community-rail-week https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/community-artworks-unveiled-during-community-rail-week

A new community-led art installation celebrating the identity, landscape and stories of Prees has been officially unveiled at Prees railway station as part of this year’s Community Rail Week.

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Community Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:36:10 +0100
Team Euston refreshes station garden for World Environment Day https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/team-euston-refreshes-station-garden-for-world-environment-day https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/team-euston-refreshes-station-garden-for-world-environment-day

London Euston’s garden has been revamped in time for World Environment Day, as staff came together to prepare the station’s Railway 200 garden for passengers and the local community to enjoy over the summer.

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Community Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:31:23 +0100
New Armed Forces Hub welcomes first veterans https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-armed-forces-hub-welcomes-first-veterans https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-armed-forces-hub-welcomes-first-veterans

A new Armed Forces Hub held its first drop-in session at Wolverhampton's Central Library on Thursday 4 June, 2026, offering a welcoming space for serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.

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Community Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:14:45 +0100
As cost-of-living crisis worsens, Islamic Relief UK deliver food packs across the country to struggling families as part of Qurbani https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/as-cost-of-living-crisis-worsens-islamic-relief-uk-deliver-food-packs-across-the-country-to-struggling-families-as-part-of-qurbani https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/as-cost-of-living-crisis-worsens-islamic-relief-uk-deliver-food-packs-across-the-country-to-struggling-families-as-part-of-qurbani

Islamic Relief UK will be working with over 40 local partners, from this week as part of the religious festival of Qurbani to deliver food packs to vulnerable families and individuals affected by the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis.

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Community Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:08:11 +0100
Landmark Windrush monument to be unveiled in Wolverhampton on National Windrush Day https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/landmark-windrush-monument-to-be-unveiled-in-wolverhampton-on-national-windrush-day https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/landmark-windrush-monument-to-be-unveiled-in-wolverhampton-on-national-windrush-day

A permanent monument honouring the Windrush generation is set to be unveiled in the heart of Wolverhampton.

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Community Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:42:45 +0100