Community News

Passengers travelling this weekend are being warned of changes to journeys between Birmingham and Coventry while track renewal work takes place.

Jamaica-British academic and human rights activist, Sir Geoff Palmer, KT, OBE, who was a professor emeritus in the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, in Scotland, was recognised, above all, for his groundbreaking achievements in science and the advocacy for racial equality in reshaping British history and earmarking his legacy during Black History Month.

Researchers from University of Gloucestershire will play a key role in a new £12.3 million project to discover how regenerative and conservation agriculture (closely aligned systems that boost agricultural productivity and resilience by prioritising soil health) could help reverse the alarming degradation of soils.

Yinka Shonibare is a visual artist who has gained international recognition for his vibrant and thought-provoking works of art.

A Wolverhampton charity is launching a new scheme to help residents in the city learn skills which could change their lives, while restoring unwanted bicycles.

In recognition of the outstanding contributions made by the Friends of Rookery Park group to the local community, the McCarthy Stone Foundation has donated £500 to support the transformation of the park’s gardens.

In the run up to Halloween, Severn Trent’s Stickleback is getting into the spirit of the season with a creepy-crawly new name, The Spider, as it continues to spin its web of protection across the Midlands sewer network.

Showcasing against the backdrop of Black History Month, the ‘Nigerian Modernism’ art exhibition is showing with a large-scale show at the UK’s first exhibition charting the development of modern art across the west African country and its diaspora.

Residents and visitors gathered along Kenton Road afternoon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kenton Festive Lights Switch-On, organised by the Kenton Area Traders’ Association.

Black History Month puts the spotlight on Emma Dabiri - a sought-after speaker, known for her insightful and thought-provoking discussions on race, gender, colonialism, and cultural issues.

Billions will be unlocked to build affordable homes, power communities and connect the countryside, as the Chancellor joins forces with pension providers and insurers to drive growth in every region.

As one of the most anticipated events in the Indian calendar, the Festival of Light – or Diwali - is set to bring Hindus worldwide together to enjoy music, dance performances and delicious street food.

Young people in Haringey are making history in a bold step towards empowering the next generation of changemakers.

A key milestone has been reached in the transformation of St Thomas’ Gardens – an intergenerational residential community in Stockport that is repurposing a long-derelict Grade II listed hospital into a new neighbourhood.

City of Wolverhampton Council has announced a new parking offer to support the city centre’s night-time businesses.

Women across Ireland are driving a national shift towards retraining and returning to work, according to new research commissioned by Forus Training.