Community News

Plans to transform a key shopping centre in Royal Sutton Coldfield with new homes, leisure, retail, commercial and other uses are being backed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be staged at the Council House, as the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Chaman Lal, leads the event on Monday 29 January.

Members of the public are invited to take part in The Hobby Cave, the largest ever exhibition of the UK’s hobbies. 

The UK have said that they will be sending some of Ghana's crown jewels back to its original home, 150 years after the country stole them from the court of the Asante king.

The RSPCA is reminding XL Bully owners that they have one week left to apply for exemption to legally keep their pet.

In 2021, a handful of event organisers, venues and suppliers got the ball rolling for the event industry by signing up to the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge.

Major upgrades on the West Coast main line to improve future rail journeys for passengers and freight services is now complete.

Astronomers have discovered 85 possible planets outside of our solar system, with temperatures closer to those of our own Solar System planets, potentially cool enough to sustain life.

The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show will return to the NEC Birmingham from Tuesday 13 - Sunday 18 February, kicking off 2024 with the UK’s largest start of season display of Leisure Vehicles, camping essentials and gadgets.

The world’s largest live employee engagement data platform, WorkL, reveals that half of employers believe that Generation Z. is not entering the workplace well-equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for their roles.

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park - the popular South West family attraction, renowned for its commitment to rare breed conservation – is celebrating after winning not just one, but four prestigious accolades at the National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) 2024 Awards.

The Community Environment Fund was launched in October 2023 by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). 

Switch Hospitality Management Ltd is welcoming guests to aparthotel Birmingham Snowhill, which has officially opened its doors with an industry-leading, eco-conscious design.

Gaming operator, NetBet, have announced their latest signing, Arsenal ‘invincible’ Ray Parlour, as their UK brand ambassador for the 2024 season.

As the deadline to submit a Self Assessment tax returns looms, nearly 44,800 people have sorted their tax bills totalling almost £148 million, by setting up a payment plan.

With 2024 well and truly upon us, many Brits have vowed to set themselves big goals for the year ahead, with many planning to take up new hobbies and interests in order to begin their year positively.