Community News

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.

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.