Community News

Fireworks, toffee apples, Catherine wheels and sparklers: Bonfire Night and 5 November is with us, and, with a range of traditional displays, there is plenty to suit all ages and tastes across the West of England and here is a list of some of what is happening for free near in the UK.

Former England captain Sir David Beckham has been formally knighted for his services to football and British society.

A retired station announcer has resurrected his railway career for one more day, as part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations.

Last month, St Basils was proud to attend the Diwali Basket Brigade’s annual event, which brings people and organisations together to support those in need across our communities.

A new book mixing travel with culture, natural history with human history, myth and legend – a true exploration of Wales through its rail network, will be written over the coming months.

A clarion call was made for much-needed aid, as Hurricane Melissa continued to tear its path of tragic devastation and leaving a huge number of people losing their lives and their livelihoods.

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are celebrating a significant milestone in their continued success story at Birmingham Airport, as the companies welcomed their 15 millionth customer to travel with them from the airport base.

Severn Trent has issued seven autumn tips to help customers be water wise after national experts warned drought conditions in England could continue into 2026.

As Orange Wolverhampton prepares to celebrate its 10th year, local partners are joining forces to support the city’s contribution to the United Nations’ annual Orange the World 16 Days of Activism.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is to carry out essential maintenance work at WV Active Central next month.

Lesters Packaging is pressing the button on a significant recruitment drive as it looks to bridge the skills gap in the packaging sector.

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is calling on the Government to review current fireworks legislation to prevent further distress to pets, a call supported by the majority of the UK public.

Venues in the West have said pick-your-own pumpkin patches are becoming more popular due to social media.

Former Wheelchair Basketball Bronze Paralympic medallist, television presenter, ‘Go Kids Go’ patron, Athlete Ambassador for ‘Right to Play’ and named on the power list of the ‘100 Most Influential Black British People’, Ade Adepitan is no stranger to adversity.

Birmingham City Council has successfully prosecuted a company for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice relating to fire safety measures – the first West Midlands local authority to do so.

Stephanie Peacock, recently named as the new minister in charge of tourism, will be on-site at Excel London for the opening day of this year’s Word Travel Market (WTM) London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event.