Community News

Transport for Wales (TfW) and British Transport Police (BTP) are working together to step up safety and customer support across the rail network this festive season, with the return of Operation Genesis and Garland. 

City of Wolverhampton Council is deeply saddened to announce the passing of much-loved school crossing warden Patricia Hunting, aged 91, who was always ‘armed with pockets full of sweets and a friendly smile.’

A dad who has written a book about bereavement to help his daughter deal with the loss of her mum has spoken of his surprise after being asked to do a live read of his work to thousands of schoolchildren across the country.

This Christmas TRIDO stands out as a beautifully designed building range that blends art play and display value.

Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many Brits it's also the most stressful time of the year.

Wolverhampton’s largest regeneration scheme is on track to reach a significant milestone next week.

New research from University of Gloucestershire has highlighted how England’s devolution programme could unlock the delivery of affordable homes in rural communities – but only if rural priorities are built into local strategies and backed by national safeguards.

At Lashings World, fundraising is at the heart of what they do.

Haringey is taking bold action by ensuring prevention and early intervention is central to its vision for supporting young people.

FareShare Midlands have launched their ‘Big Give’ campaign to raise £50,000 and provide 200,000 extra meals this winter.

Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line this Christmas are being urged to check before they travel ahead of a programme of major railway improvements.

The UK’s first ever civilian Air Traffic Control (ATC) Apprentice has successfully qualified as an Air Traffic Controller at Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Following a staycation stint at a familiar Scottish castle, Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler is swapping British winter days for something brighter – checking into a giant 3D billboard on a busy London street.

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.