Community News

United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will once again support Birmingham Light Festival, returning for its second year in February 2026 to brighten the city’s dark nights with immersive light displays.

As winter tightens its grip, tens of men from Wolverhampton are preparing to battle the cold, wind and rain by spending 24 hours on the streets of the city to raise awareness of male homelessness.

A resident at a care home in Sutton Coldfield has celebrated her 102nd birthday in style by sharing her secret to a long and happy life.

Families are set to embark on magical journeys from London Euston this year as ‘The Polar Express Train Ride’ arrives in style at the station.

City of Wolverhampton Council is offering free festive city centre parking every weekend and weekdays after 3pm to encourage shoppers and support local businesses.

Birmingham’s rail industry, its city partners, and passengers have called for an end to male violence against women and girls as part of this year’s White Ribbon Day.

Birmingham marked the launch of National Interfaith Week 2025 with a vibrant and inspiring event held at the Council House, Victoria Square.

Residents in Wolverhampton struggling with the cost of living can get digitally connected for less this Black Friday (today) with special deals and discounts on offer.

Tudor country house Coughton Court has announced it has joined the Historic Houses membership scheme, as the Throckmorton family prepares for the day-to-day running of the historic estate next year.

A town's Caribbean community is leading a fundraising campaign to help people in Jamaica left devastated by Hurricane Melissa.

Work will this week begin to erect the steel framework on the new multi-million-pound Bilston Market.

RHS Malvern Spring Festival, a trailblazing four-day seasonal showcase of new horticultural trends and innovations, will make a spectacular return to Three Counties Showground, Malvern from 7 – 10 May 2026.

easyJet has operated its biggest ever flying programme at Birmingham, up 22% compared to last year.

A British woman has said it is an "injustice" that her elderly mother will not be able to attend her great-granddaughter's Christening after she was denied a visa.

The Penny Farthing is now open, boasting an investment of over £300,000, which has transformed the well-loved family-friendly pub to feature a host of exciting upgrades.

Carers across Haringey were celebrated as the borough unveiled its new Carers Strategy at the iconic Alexandra Palace.