Community https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/community/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:53:31 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Can ewe believe it? Baa-Bara makes a comeback! https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/can-ewe-believe-it-baa-bara-makes-a-comeback https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/can-ewe-believe-it-baa-bara-makes-a-comeback

The city’s much loved mechanical sheep sculpture is back in action after a full restoration, delighting visitors once again from its home above the entrance to Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

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Community Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:07:57 +0000
Iconic Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth Station after restoration https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/iconic-brief-encounter-clock-returns-to-carnforth-station-after-restoration https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/iconic-brief-encounter-clock-returns-to-carnforth-station-after-restoration

Visitors to Carnforth Railway Station can once again see the original clock made famous by the 1945 film Brief Encounter, returned to its rightful place 80 years after the film's release.

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Community Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:39:09 +0000
Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses in the West Midlands with Tax-Free Childcare https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/save-on-easter-childcare-egg-spenses-in-the-west-midlands-with-tax-free-childcare https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/save-on-easter-childcare-egg-spenses-in-the-west-midlands-with-tax-free-childcare

More than 47,300 families in the West Midlands saved money on their childcare in December as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) urges families to sign up before booking their Easter holiday childcare.

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Community Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:34:24 +0000
UK’s only bonobo troop explore new habitat for first time at Twycross Zoo https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uks-only-bonobo-troop-explore-new-habitat-for-first-time-at-twycross-zoo https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uks-only-bonobo-troop-explore-new-habitat-for-first-time-at-twycross-zoo

Conservation charity Twycross Zoo, shares exciting footage of the UK’s only bonobo troop exploring their expansive new outdoor habitat for the very first time.

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Community Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:31:14 +0000
BHX unveils its Icons Wall https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-unveils-its-icons-wall https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bhx-unveils-its-icons-wall

Birmingham Airport (BHX) unveiled its Icons Wall – the new art installation located after security showcasing talent from across the West Midlands.

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Community Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:36:37 +0000
New picture released of multi-million-pound improvement plan for Halesowen town centre https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-picture-released-of-multi-million-pound-improvement-plan-for-halesowen-town-centre https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-picture-released-of-multi-million-pound-improvement-plan-for-halesowen-town-centre

A new artist’s impression has been released showing a £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.

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Community Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:31:50 +0000
Passengers advised to plan ahead as disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford continues https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/passengers-advised-to-plan-ahead-as-disruption-between-wolverhampton-and-stafford-continues https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/passengers-advised-to-plan-ahead-as-disruption-between-wolverhampton-and-stafford-continues

Passengers travelling between Wolverhampton and Stafford have been warned of further disruption following strong winds.

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Community Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:27:29 +0000
Dame Sarah Mullally installed as First female Archbishop of Canterbury https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/dame-sarah-mullally-installed-as-first-female-archbishop-of-canterbury https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/dame-sarah-mullally-installed-as-first-female-archbishop-of-canterbury

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury addressed a mass congregation of guests at Canterbury Cathedral saying that she prayed for those affected by war.

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Community Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:22:45 +0000
Historic landmarks to be lit up to make city centre more vibrant and welcoming after dark https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/historic-landmarks-to-be-lit-up-to-make-city-centre-more-vibrant-and-welcoming-after-dark https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/historic-landmarks-to-be-lit-up-to-make-city-centre-more-vibrant-and-welcoming-after-dark

Two of Wolverhampton’s historic landmarks will be lit up after dark all-year round to make for a more vibrant and safer night out in the city centre.

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Community Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:07:36 +0000
Youth work programme making big impact in city https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/youth-work-programme-making-big-impact-in-city https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/youth-work-programme-making-big-impact-in-city

A new detached youth work programme, delivered as part of a wider package of support for young people at risk of exclusion or offending, is already making a positive impact in key areas of Wolverhampton.

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Community Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:05:04 +0000
Energy saving home makeover underway as residents invited to join council's neighbourhood pilot project https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/energy-saving-home-makeover-underway-as-residents-invited-to-join-council-s-neighbourhood-pilot-project https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/energy-saving-home-makeover-underway-as-residents-invited-to-join-council-s-neighbourhood-pilot-project

A city property is being transformed into a showcase for warmer, healthier and more energy‑efficient living with lower bills.

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Community Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:56:18 +0000
Eddie Hall reveals ‘struggle’ of being on inside and how he dealt with confrontation https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/eddie-hall-reveals-struggle-of-being-on-inside-and-how-he-dealt-with-confrontation https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/eddie-hall-reveals-struggle-of-being-on-inside-and-how-he-dealt-with-confrontation

Ahead of his appearance on the newest series of Inside, which starts today, on Netflix, former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall discussed his appearance on the show, explaining what he found hardest about living with 12 content creators and reality stars.

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Community Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:17:53 +0000
West Midlands manufacturing SMEs positioned for global growth after ‘Breaking into Defence’ event https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-midlands-manufacturing-smes-positioned-for-global-growth-after-breaking-into-defence-event https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-midlands-manufacturing-smes-positioned-for-global-growth-after-breaking-into-defence-event

More than 60 ambitious manufacturers from the West Midlands gathered recently for a special event designed to accelerate SME participation in international defence markets and to strengthen the UK’s sovereign defence capability.

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Community Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:02:10 +0000
Birmingham Academy launches free Friday food market https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-academy-launches-free-friday-food-market https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-academy-launches-free-friday-food-market

City Academy, in Birmingham, part of CORE Education Trust, has launched a food market, a weekly event created to support students and their families, while also extending help to the wider local community.

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Community Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:26:26 +0000
Manchester Piccadilly's first community garden opens to the public https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/manchester-piccadilly-s-first-community-garden-opens-to-the-public https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/manchester-piccadilly-s-first-community-garden-opens-to-the-public

Passengers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly will now have a new space to enjoy as the station's first community garden opens to the public.

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Community Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:20:19 +0000
More climbing wall sessions added this Easter in Pontllanfraith https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/more-climbing-wall-sessions-added-this-easter-in-pontllanfraith https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/more-climbing-wall-sessions-added-this-easter-in-pontllanfraith

More climbing wall sessions are being introduced this Easter at the Centre for Skills and Learning in Pontllanfraith, giving families more opportunities to get involved.

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Community Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:17:09 +0000