Community News

New research from the University of St Andrews and Dartmouth College examines the crucial, but until now, overlooked, role of ‘scrumped’ fruit in the lives of great apes and the origins of human feasting.

Eight years after a life-changing spinal injury, Conor O’Dea is proving what’s possible one kilometre at a time.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Birmingham for the funeral of legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne who died last week.

A city landlord who threatened to unlawfully evict a tenant with a young family has given an undertaking to the courts to stop business activities for three years following investigations by City of Wolverhampton Council.

Fans will be given a chance to pay their respects to heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne when his cortege travels through his home city of Birmingham today.

Billesley Tennis and Fitness Centre have teamed up with students from Hive College, Swanshurst School and the local community to produce a vibrant mural that celebrates diversity, inclusion and community spirit.

Rail passengers can use their Transport for Wales tickets to unlock big discounts at some of Wales and the borders best attractions this summer.

Two charities based in the county have received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards to support their vital work.

The Fishing Heritage Centre has helped a Cleethorpes school complete their latest challenge of getting every student to sing in unison to commemorate the borough’s heritage.

Air Commodore Sonia Phythian OBE ARRC KHN has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public life and exemplary leadership in Defence Healthcare.

Passengers using the Cross City North line between Birmingham and Lichfield are being reminded no trains will run for seven days starting tomorrow (Monday July 28).

A growing number of community-based physical activity sessions are now available across Wolverhampton as part of the city's Active Ageing Programme, designed to promote healthier, happier lives for older residents.

A strategy designed to further enhance community safety and improve quality of life across Wolverhampton is set to be presented to councillors this week.

Emotional visitor reactions and national interest follow the debut of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s first-ever show garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025.

Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, has died, with his death coming just weeks after the Heavy Metal creators played their farewell gig at his beloved Aston Villa F.C.’s Villa Park stadium, in Birmingham.

Emotional visitor reactions and national interest follow the debut of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s first-ever show garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025.