https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/ 2026-04-23T18:07:16+01:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-04-23T09:12:30+01:00 2026-04-23T09:12:30+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/council-unveils-massive-st-georges-cross-to-flying-the-flag-for-england Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1_-_Council_unveils_massive_St_Georges_cross_to_flying_the_flag_for_England.jpg" /></p><p>A huge St George’s Cross, believed to be the largest display of the flag in the UK, has been unveiled with the local council vowing to "continue to fly it with pride" for England's national day.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1_-_Council_unveils_massive_St_Georges_cross_to_flying_the_flag_for_England.jpg" /></p><p>A huge St George’s Cross, believed to be the largest display of the flag in the UK, has been unveiled with the local council vowing to "continue to fly it with pride" for England's national day.</p> 2026-04-22T18:25:42+01:00 2026-04-22T18:25:42+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/rail-passengers-thanked-after-lancashires-week-long-power-line-renewals Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Rail_passengers_thanked_after_Lancashires_week-long_power_line_renewals1.jpg" /></p><p>West Coast Main Line passengers are being thanked for their patience after improvements to the overhead power systems for trains this month.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Rail_passengers_thanked_after_Lancashires_week-long_power_line_renewals1.jpg" /></p><p>West Coast Main Line passengers are being thanked for their patience after improvements to the overhead power systems for trains this month.</p> 2026-04-21T09:25:31+01:00 2026-04-21T09:25:31+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/channel-islands-indian-community-celebrate-holi-festival-in-colourful-fashion Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Channel_Islands_Indian_community_celebrate_Holi_Festival_in_colourful_fashion1.jpg" /></p><p>Guernsey's Indian community celebrated the Holi Festival of Colours as the vibrant annual <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6qvvnj1jvo">Hindu festival</a> marked the start of spring, the end of winter, and the victory of good over evil.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Channel_Islands_Indian_community_celebrate_Holi_Festival_in_colourful_fashion1.jpg" /></p><p>Guernsey's Indian community celebrated the Holi Festival of Colours as the vibrant annual <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6qvvnj1jvo">Hindu festival</a> marked the start of spring, the end of winter, and the victory of good over evil.</p> 2026-04-21T09:17:59+01:00 2026-04-21T09:17:59+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/coventry-youth-disability-activists-demand-urgent-action-to-make-may-elections-accessible Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Football_supporter_group_pioneer_receives_Lord_Mayors_Award_for_services_to_Birmingham1.jpg" /></p><p>The founder of a pioneering football supporters group set up to strengthen the connection between Birmingham City FC and the South Asian community has been honoured with the Lord Mayor’s Award.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Football_supporter_group_pioneer_receives_Lord_Mayors_Award_for_services_to_Birmingham1.jpg" /></p><p>The founder of a pioneering football supporters group set up to strengthen the connection between Birmingham City FC and the South Asian community has been honoured with the Lord Mayor’s Award.</p> 2026-04-17T10:54:05+01:00 2026-04-17T10:54:05+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/passengers-warned-to-plan-ahead-after-overhead-wire-damage-at-manchester-piccadilly Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Passengers_warned_to_plan_ahead_after_overhead_wire_damage_at_Manchester_Piccadilly1.jpeg" /></p><p>Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Passengers_warned_to_plan_ahead_after_overhead_wire_damage_at_Manchester_Piccadilly1.jpeg" /></p><p>Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station.</p> 2026-04-17T10:51:20+01:00 2026-04-17T10:51:20+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/pope-leo-critical-of-foreigners-who-exploit-africa Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Pope_Leo_critical_of_foreigners_who_exploit_Africa.jpg" /></p><p>Pope Leo XIV has criticised foreigners who exploit the wealth of Africa for profit during his visit to a conflict-hit region of Cameroon.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Pope_Leo_critical_of_foreigners_who_exploit_Africa.jpg" /></p><p>Pope Leo XIV has criticised foreigners who exploit the wealth of Africa for profit during his visit to a conflict-hit region of Cameroon.</p> 2026-04-16T15:37:51+01:00 2026-04-16T15:37:51+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/up-to-250000-women-protected-from-unsafe-work-gear-following-gmb-campaign Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Up_to_250000_women_protected_from_unsafe_work_gear_following_GMB_campaign.jpg" /></p><p>Up to 250,000 women will now be protected from unsafe working equipment following a GMB campaign.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Up_to_250000_women_protected_from_unsafe_work_gear_following_GMB_campaign.jpg" /></p><p>Up to 250,000 women will now be protected from unsafe working equipment following a GMB campaign.</p> 2026-04-15T11:57:38+01:00 2026-04-15T11:57:38+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/euston-stations-new-and-improved-assisted-travel-lounge-reopens-to-passengers Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM123_-_Euston_stations_new_and_improved_assisted_travel_lounge_reopens_to_passengers.jpg" /></p><p>Customers at London Euston were welcomed back inside the station’s assisted travel lounge today after a refurbishment to make journeys easier.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM123_-_Euston_stations_new_and_improved_assisted_travel_lounge_reopens_to_passengers.jpg" /></p><p>Customers at London Euston were welcomed back inside the station’s assisted travel lounge today after a refurbishment to make journeys easier.</p> 2026-04-15T11:53:10+01:00 2026-04-15T11:53:10+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/pensioners-urged-to-be-alert-to-winter-fuel-payment-scams Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1_-_Pensioners_urged_to_be_alert_to_Winter_Fuel_Payment_scams.jpg" /></p><p>Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM1_-_Pensioners_urged_to_be_alert_to_Winter_Fuel_Payment_scams.jpg" /></p><p>Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.</p> 2026-04-15T11:47:24+01:00 2026-04-15T11:47:24+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/happy-baisakhi-2026-to-sikhs-worldwide Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_Happy_Baisakhi_Vaisakhi_2026_to_Sikhs_worldwide.png" /></p><p>The important festival of Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) 2026 was celebrated on 13th or 14th April this year, marking the harvest season and the creation of Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_Happy_Baisakhi_Vaisakhi_2026_to_Sikhs_worldwide.png" /></p><p>The important festival of Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) 2026 was celebrated on 13th or 14th April this year, marking the harvest season and the creation of Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.</p> 2026-04-14T12:29:08+01:00 2026-04-14T12:29:08+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-all-smiles-from-little-and-large-at-dudley-care-home Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Its_all_smiles_from_little_and_large_at_Dudley_care_home1.jpg" /></p><p>A heart-warming moment between “little and large” captured the spirit of care at Broadway Halls Care Home in Dudley.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Its_all_smiles_from_little_and_large_at_Dudley_care_home1.jpg" /></p><p>A heart-warming moment between “little and large” captured the spirit of care at Broadway Halls Care Home in Dudley.</p> 2026-04-12T20:18:16+01:00 2026-04-12T20:18:16+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/worcestershire-home-buyers-given-%C2%A310000-incentive-at-kendrick-homes-latest-open-weekends Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-PROPERTY_-_Worcestershire_home_buyers_given_10000_incentive_at_Kendrick_Homes_latest_open_weekends.jpg" /></p><p>One of the region’s leading housebuilders is looking to support people overcome the volatile property market by holding two special open weekends in Worcestershire on April 11th-12th and April 18th-19th.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-PROPERTY_-_Worcestershire_home_buyers_given_10000_incentive_at_Kendrick_Homes_latest_open_weekends.jpg" /></p><p>One of the region’s leading housebuilders is looking to support people overcome the volatile property market by holding two special open weekends in Worcestershire on April 11th-12th and April 18th-19th.</p> 2026-04-10T21:21:31+01:00 2026-04-10T21:21:31+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/2026-lichfield-festival-details-revealed Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_2026_Lichfield_Festival_details_revealed.png" /></p><p>Lichfield Festival has announced an exciting 2026 programme which brings together an eclectic mix of artistic events and innovative performances, spanning drama, dance, literature, comedy, and music of every kind.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_2026_Lichfield_Festival_details_revealed.png" /></p><p>Lichfield Festival has announced an exciting 2026 programme which brings together an eclectic mix of artistic events and innovative performances, spanning drama, dance, literature, comedy, and music of every kind.</p> 2026-04-10T21:17:28+01:00 2026-04-10T21:17:28+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/coronation-street-star-tina-obrien-enjoys-a-wild-day-out-at-twycross-zoo-with-son-beau Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Coronation_Street_star_Tina_OBrien_enjoys_a_wild_day_out_at_Twycross_Zoo_with_son_Beau11.jpg" /></p><p>Visitors making the most of the Easter weekend at Twycross Zoo were in for a surprise on Good Friday, as Coronation Street favourite Tina O’Brien was spotted on a family day out with her young son, Beau.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Coronation_Street_star_Tina_OBrien_enjoys_a_wild_day_out_at_Twycross_Zoo_with_son_Beau11.jpg" /></p><p>Visitors making the most of the Easter weekend at Twycross Zoo were in for a surprise on Good Friday, as Coronation Street favourite Tina O’Brien was spotted on a family day out with her young son, Beau.</p> 2026-04-10T21:12:09+01:00 2026-04-10T21:12:09+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/preview-events-set-for-halesowen-town-centre-improvement-plans Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Preview_events_set_for_Halesowen_town_centre_improvement_plans.jpg" /></p><p>There will be a series of preview events next week regarding the proposed £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Preview_events_set_for_Halesowen_town_centre_improvement_plans.jpg" /></p><p>There will be a series of preview events next week regarding the proposed £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.</p> 2026-04-10T21:08:09+01:00 2026-04-10T21:08:09+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tribute-paid-to-much-loved-alexander-stadium-resident-cat Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Tribute_being_paid_to_much-loved_resident_cat_at_Alexander_Stadium_2.jpg" /></p><p>Tribute are being paid to a much-loved resident cat at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, who was said to have passed away at the start of April.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Tribute_being_paid_to_much-loved_resident_cat_at_Alexander_Stadium_2.jpg" /></p><p>Tribute are being paid to a much-loved resident cat at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, who was said to have passed away at the start of April.</p>