Community News

While Christmas is said to be a time for connecting with loved ones, for many it can mean loneliness– particularly for those later in life.

More than 1,500 digital devices such as Chromebooks and laptops have been given to residents and community organisations in Walsall as part of a £500,000 project to help more people across the region get online.

As the cold weather kicks in, many households will start to crank up the heating to keep their homes comfortable.

Transport costs are keeping 5 million people (8% of the UK population) below the poverty line, first-of-its-kind tracker shows.

Amid the soaring cost of living crisis, The UK ranked 17th in a comparison of disposable household income among different countries, according to a recent study by CityIndex.

Worcester Cathedral is preparing to welcome the local community to join together and celebrate a packed programme of services, concerts and events this Christmastime.

New research conducted by money-saving app and retailer marketing platform ZIPZERO has found that young people are becoming disproportionately alienated by digital advertising due to bombardment, excessive intrusion and/or deception.

Enfield Council’s decision to lease part of Whitewebbs Park to Tottenham Hotspur is set to be challenged in the High Court.

A temporary Metro terminus will be installed next to Moor Street Queensway to accelerate delivery of tram services to the east of Birmingham city centre.

Birmingham has been recognised as one of 119 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency.

A leading West Midlands housing association is supporting the National Shared Ownership awareness campaign run by the National Housing Federation (NHF).

West Midlands-based funeral director, Jennifer Ashe & Son has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a pact outlining its dedication to supporting ex-service men and women.

King Charles III led what was yet another poignant National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in central London.

This festive season, LUX* South Ari Atoll - the renowned resort of The Lux Collective is presenting a unique partnership with Reena Simon, a visiting expert in interior design from the UK.

As His Majesty The King leads the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, the nation and the wider commonwealth will be honouring veterans and service men and women – past and present – as they join together to give thanks and pay tribute to all who risk their lives for their country.

More than 300 students, teachers and parents attended Wolverhampton's second city-wide Moving into Adulthood Careers Fair for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) recently.