Community News

Big Society Capital, the UK's leading social impact investor, have launched research showcasing the transformative impact of an innovative funding approach which has in ten years housed over 3,300 people, including 1,607 children, who were at risk of homelessness, resulting in significant savings for the government.

The RSPCA has received almost 13,000 reports about animals found severely injured, trapped, mutilated, choked or even dead from carelessly discarded litter over the past four years.

The royal family find themselves in hot water today as Kate’s Mother’s Day image has just been withdrawn by four major news agencies over concerns of manipulation.

A new art prize open to UK & Republic of Ireland based artists will launch in 2024.

Residents of Albrighton are overwhelmingly against a developer’s proposal to destroy Greenbelt which may lead to an approximate 62% increase in the footprint of the Shropshire village.

Imagine beginning the day with the exhilaration of a snowball fight, adding zest to your journey with an impromptu comedy show, or perhaps partaking in an enthralling challenge to visit every tube station.

Education chiefs at Hertfordshire County Council have issued hundreds of fines to parents who have taken their children out of school without permission since September, it has emerged.

A historic wooden sign from the original Kings Heath station which closed in the 1940s, has been returned to the site ahead of the station’s anticipated opening.

Two sanctuary scholars from the University of Warwick have been named on this year’s 100 Changemakers list by The Big Issue.

This Easter holidays, visitors to Great Central Railway can enjoy steam trains, an interactive storytelling performance, treasure hunt and trail with a doggy theme as Ruffle the Rail Dog, an Airedale Terrier with a love of the railway, takes over the trains on Wednesday 27th March and Thursday 28th March and Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th April.

The RSPCA has seen some incredible examples of female strength, determination and compassion throughout its 200-year history.

With Ramadan due to begin tomorrow, Birmingham City Council is working with West Midlands Police, community groups and mosques to ensure it is observed safely.

A new retail venture is set to open its doors today with major discounts, a £1000 prize giveaway, and the promise to breathe new life into Kingswinford high street.

The search for Birmingham artists to transform a city centre site into a mural to highlight help available for those experiencing domestic abuse, is launched today.

Reacting to the news that the West Midlands Combined Authority is set to receive £15 million for culture, heritage and investment projects, Councillor Saima Suleman (pic), Cabinet Member for Digital, Culture, Heritage and Tourism at Birmingham City Council, said: “I welcome this new funding for culture and arts projects and I will be making the case to the Mayor for this funding to be used to support the projects that matter most to the people of Birmingham. 

A new gym for teenagers is now open at WV Active-Aldersley – and available for free through the Yo! Active programme.