Community News

The first commercial freight train has travelled along the East West Rail line as part of its journey into a new strategic rail freight interchange in Northampton.

A remarkable chapter in Birmingham’s history was celebrated recently with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque in honour of the Birmingham 12 — a group of pioneering individuals who, against all odds, self-built what is now known as the ‘Street of Gold.’

A bronze bust in honour of Wolverhampton’s first African-Caribbean councillor, Mel Chevannes, will be unveiled during Windrush Day celebrations this Sunday (22 June 2025).

Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding responsibilities, especially in today’s fast-paced world, where social media, education, work-life balance, and mental well-being all place pressure on us.

The highly anticipated Wolverhampton Literature Festival will return from Friday 6 February to Sunday 8 February 2026, bringing together a dynamic mix of authors, poets, performers, and creatives for a weekend of storytelling, discussion, and cultural celebration delivered across our city’s cultural venues.

A number of the world’s most respected art patrons, collectors and luminaries gathered in London last week to inaugurate the Patina Art Residency.

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is the highest scoring authority for climate action in the West Midlands, despite seeing a reduction of 6 percentage points in their overall score.

Chancellor spends £1 billion to enhance and repair run down transport infrastructure and futureproof England’s road network.

The ethnicity of people involved in grooming gangs has been "shied away from" by authorities, according to a new report by Baroness Louise Casey.

In a celebration of creativity, community, and culture, the Birmingham Open 2025 art call has crowned its winner – and it’s a name that is already lighting up the city’s artistic landscape.

Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has donated around 70 abandoned bicycles left at Hull Paragon station over the past six months to a local charity to be recycled and given to the community. 

Severn Trent is creating a new, dedicated ‘Proactive Pollution Prevention Team’ - bringing with it a wave of new job opportunities across the Midlands.

The founder and director of the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served during the World Wars has been recognised for his voluntary work in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025.

Wolverhampton is set to celebrate Windrush Day later this month.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Iverley View care home in Stourbridge had a fantastic time celebrating National Fish & Chip Day on Fryday 6th June, surely one of the best days of the year!

The legendary co-founder and frontman of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, has died at his family home, it was announced.