Community News

Plans have been submitted by Wolverhampton Homes for the construction of 99 new energy-efficient council bungalows to replace 93 post-war prefabs on the Lincoln Green Estate in Bushbury.

A scheme to help homeowners whose homes are ‘off the mains gas grid’ make their properties greener, more sustainable and save money on energy bills is now accessible to more following an increase in the income threshold for applications.

Ben Ground, of Sutton Coldfield, formerly of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, is taking on a tough running challenge to raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has organised a D-Day charity cycle ride starting on the 80th anniversary of D-Day (6th June), visiting landing sites such as Sword Beach, and following the Allied Forces routes into France.

As if dating in the digital world wasn’t hard enough, new research suggests that the prince charming you matched with could actually be AI.

The first glimpse of Amir Khan’s luxury wedding venue features a chandelier hanging from a corrugated metal ceiling awaiting visitors.

A primary school in Peterborough has come under fire by parents after pupils observing Ramadan were asked to spend their lunch breaks at home.

Birmingham City Council has expanded the scope of its Clean Air Zone vehicle scrappage scheme to include residents living within Zone, whilst updating the grants available.

Wolverhampton Arts & Culture is delighted to announce the acquisition of ten new photographic portraits of the Punjabi community in Wolverhampton by artist Anand Chhabra into Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s permanent art collection.

Practitioners working for the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Adult Social Care services have a sense of pride in their job.

Nishkam Civic Association (NCA) was delighted to host members of the United Religions Initiative (URI) from around the world, local stakeholders and members of the local interfaith community to discuss the topic of ‘Religiously Motivated Hate Crime’ and how we can work together to eradicate violence in all its forms.

Birmingham City Council has announced that Deborah Cadman OBE will stand down as Chief Executive on 22nd March 2024 after almost three years in charge.

With the outgoing first minister, Mark Drakeford, set to step down from the post next week, Vaughan Gething has been announced as the winner of the Welsh Labour leadership election.

A London nurse once described as the "fastest woman in Africa" is retiring after almost five decades in the NHS.

As celebrations continue around the world, this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Cork and other cities, towns and village in the Republic of Irland are marking their celebrations with a variety of festival, attracting hundreds of thousands.

Sir Lenny Henry will be hosting Comic Relief for the final time when the BBC fundraising telethon returns.