Community News

Going strong since 1967, Europe’s oldest and the largest of its kind outside of London, the Leeds West Indian Carnival parade route has been changed this year to limit road closures and minimize disruption.

Floats and performers will be parading through the streets of west London for the Notting Hill Carnival.

Changes have been agreed by a full Dudley Council to charges for on-street parking and council car parks.

Sikh Women's Aid is inviting people to complete a survey which looks to identify the prevalence and impact of domestic and sexual abuse in the Sikh Punjabi community.

Durham City has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport's 'Coach Friendly' accreditation, in recognition of the city's commitment to coach tourism. 

The Plastics Pact Network is a globally coordinated response to the risks plastics poses to people and the planet, coordinated through a partnership of WRAP and EMF.

Making a positive impact on the community is not just a goal for Knowle Gate Care Home; it’s a core value.

Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, has welcomed the new Pet Abduction Act which comes into force this Saturday, 24^th August. 

A man has pleaded guilty to tenancy fraud after unlawfully subletting his council flat in Selly Oak by advertising the property for rent via Airbnb.

Worcester Cathedral is celebrating being shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards.

There is still time for people to complete a short survey and help assess the needs of the Armed Forces community in Wolverhampton.

Oxfordshire developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes has announced the successful completion of its year-long fundraising campaign for Be Free Young Carers, surpassing their ambitious target of £45,000.

Following a successful pilot with West Midlands Police, MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) are expanding their new initiative to tackle uninsured driving.

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a contract to refurbish CrossCountry’s Voyager trains, transforming the on-board experience for customers.

A kind-hearted Black Country manufacturer is helping people with sight loss with its biggest charity donation yet.

Over the last 150 years, Worcester Cathedral’s Voluntary Choir has been a key part of the city’s musical and cultural life, with hundreds of children and adult choristers wearing the choir’s distinctive blue cassocks to sing in the Cathedral on Sunday evenings.