Community News

In a wide-ranging interview with Sir Lenny Henry for the latest edition of Representology, acclaimed journalist, newsreader and presenter Clive Myrie reflects on his career, the state of public broadcasting, and media diversity in Britain today.

On behalf of the Electoral Committee, the Jamaican High Commission, London, wishes to inform of the upcoming elections for representatives to serve on both the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC).

A successful collaboration between a Smethwick independent charitable organisation and a local leisure provider is significantly improving the physical and mental well-being of participants, while fostering a strong, inclusive community.

Councillors have backed a strategy designed to further enhance community safety and improve quality of life across Wolverhampton and described as a “commitment to real lasting change”.

Thirty people have been behind the scenes at Birmingham New Street to celebrate the city's heritage and the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.

Wolverhampton Council is doubling down on its efforts to ensure roadworks carried out by utility companies on city roads are completed quickly and correctly.

An unlicensed waste carrier has been prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council after household rubbish was found strewn across graves at a city church.

As part of this year’s London Community Excellence Awards, they are thrilled to share an added opportunity for aspiring young artists.

A stunning new sculpture reflecting Wolverhampton’s motto has been unveiled in the grounds of the city’s central church.

In collaboration with Sony Music UK and the Emmanuel family, Nubian Jak unveiled a Blue Plaque dedicated to the legendary David Victor Emmanuel - better known as Reggae legend, Smiley Culture.

Network Rail is inviting residents and station users to provide their views on plans for a permanent public right of way over the West Coast Main Line at Leighton Buzzard station to help secure local connectivity.

Blackheath’s much-loved Everest Inn is set to sparkle this autumn with the return of its spectacular Diwali celebrations on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October - an event that has become a highlight of the local social calendar.

Planning has been approved to build 12 new council apartments on a disused garage site in Graiseley.

UK conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, has announced the launch of a bold new campaign: “Orangutans: A Future in Our Hands”.

City of Wolverhampton Council has begun blitzing the chewing gum that blights local streets with two new specialist removal machines.

Escape to the Darran Valley is a free, guided walking event taking place on Sunday 21st September at Parc Cwm Darran Visitor Centre and Café, organised by CCBC Countryside Service in partnership with Caerphilly Adventures.