Community News

Young people in Birmingham are set to lead three new community initiatives in the city, thanks to funding from United By 2022, the legacy charity of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The Tell and Share Project has announced a free event to be staged at Ladywood Leisure Centre, which will be a first for the city of Birmingham – a Nativity Musical performed in the Yorùbá language.

Olympic medal-winning swimmer and campaigner Sharron Davies has been named as one of three new Conservative peers.

Young musicians in Haringey have reached an exciting milestone with their record now live on Spotify and all major platforms.

This Christmas, a Solihull jeweller is trading treats for festive spirit – and giving shoppers the chance to walk away with a free gift card simply by spreading a little Christmas cheer.

Propstore, the leading entertainment memorabilia auctioneer, is diving back into the deep end as it closes out the 50th anniversary of “Jaws” with two of the most significant screen-matched artifacts ever to surface from Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic.

Blackheath’s award-winning Nepalese restaurant, Everest Inn, is delighted to announce the return of its famed Laughing Buddha Statue, which will be proudly displayed at the restaurant from 13th January to 12th February 2026.

Birmingham-based property consultancy Johnson Fellows has advised Co-op Group as it launches its new ‘on-the-go’ micro stores - a first for the national grocer.

Tens of thousands of illicit cigarettes, a range of vapes and tobacco products plus unsafe and counterfeit toys have been seized from retailers by City of Wolverhampton Council.

An historic part of Manchester Piccadilly station’s heritage has been returned home – thanks to the hard work of a retired train driver.

With Christmas around the corner, a train trip to London’s festive markets is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and pick up some artisan gifts along the way.

A national leader in the commemoration of Commonwealth soldiers has received an OBE from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony at St James’ Palace, held on Friday 5th December 2025.

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.