Community News

A railway safety manager from the West Midlands is being celebrated as a ‘guardian of the community’ in new a ‘hidden heroes’ campaign launched by Network Rail.

During Pensions Awareness week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension. 

Prince Harry is celebrating privately, with his wife and children, in Montecito in California as he has turned 40-years-old.

Work is due to start in earnest next week on Worcester Cathedral’s landscaping project, which will see improvements to College Yard (the main approach from the High Street), transforming the hard landscaping into an accessible, welcoming green space where the Cathedral and City come togeth­er. 

The RSPCA has welcomed the publication of a new law aimed at renters, which could help keep loving owners and their pets together. 

Irish women are entitled to generous time-off to have a baby. 

Vessev, a global leader in sustainable marine technology, has today showcased its VS—9 electric hydrofoil, complete with cabin and interior, for the first time as it enters the final phase of sea trials ahead of commercial certification.

An octogenarian singer-songwriter from the English Midlands who has been writing and performing Americana-inspired for 60 years despite having never visited the US, is finally gaining recognition thanks to an award-winning short film about his life.

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster is asking people to use their voice to tell him their main concerns about policing.

Haringey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership is launching a powerful new campaign aimed at raising awareness, educating the public, and encouraging everyone to report neglect when they encounter it.

Taking a trip into town? On your way to work? Or just taking the family for a day out?

Severn Trent has launched a new ‘NeighbourGOOD’ scheme to find community projects that could benefit from grants of up to £2,500 – plus hands-on help from its own team of volunteers.

The UK's new chief scout, explorer and presenter Dwayne Fields, has become the first Black Briton to reach the North Pole, saying he wants to show that Scouts is a family and is for anyone.

Wolverhampton residents are invited to a free drop-in event where they can learn more about the support network helping people to get online and access digital services.

An opportunity for community groups or entertainment organisations to run Stourbridge or/and Halesowen Town Halls has arisen.

August marked 100 years since the birth of the late Activist, author and playwright, James Baldwin, and the MyBB Education Bookclub will be celebrating the occasion with a special event at Birmingham’s Legacy Centre of Excellence.