Community https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/community/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:29:56 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Countdown to Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet in Nottingham - with extra dates added https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/countdown-to-beyond-van-gogh-and-beyond-monet-in-nottingham-with-extra-dates-added https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/countdown-to-beyond-van-gogh-and-beyond-monet-in-nottingham-with-extra-dates-added

The countdown is on to the arrival of two breathtaking immersive experiences which promise to transport and enchant Nottingham audiences this summer.

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Community Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:10:31 +0100
Night-time resurfacing to start on Ring Road St George’s and Chapel Ash island https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/night-time-resurfacing-to-start-on-ring-road-st-georges-and-chapel-ash-island https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/night-time-resurfacing-to-start-on-ring-road-st-georges-and-chapel-ash-island

Night-time resurfacing is due to start next month on Ring Road St George’s and Chapel Ash island as the council’s highways improvements continue.

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Community Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:03:15 +0100
Passenger travel update between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/passenger-travel-update-between-rochdale-and-manchester-victoria https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/passenger-travel-update-between-rochdale-and-manchester-victoria

Passengers are being urged to plan their journeys in advance ahead of vital engineering work taking place between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria later this month.

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Community Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:24 +0100
Strong start for initiative as communities reclaim green spaces https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/strong-start-for-initiative-as-communities-reclaim-green-spaces https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/strong-start-for-initiative-as-communities-reclaim-green-spaces

A new initiative to bring activities, events and positivity back to green spaces across Wolverhampton has made a strong start, with early sessions attracting high numbers of young people and families.

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Community Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:57:02 +0100
Sheffield rail safety champion recognised in King’s Birthday Honours https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sheffield-rail-safety-champion-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sheffield-rail-safety-champion-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours

TransPennine Express (TPE) Safeguarding and Prevention Lead Steve O’Callaghan has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to rail safety.

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Community Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:41:37 +0100
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition opening at NEC Campus! https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tutankhamun-the-immersive-exhibition-opening-at-nec-campus https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tutankhamun-the-immersive-exhibition-opening-at-nec-campus

This summer, uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt in a ground-breaking immersive experience at NEC Campus, in Birmingham.

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Community Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:38:54 +0100
Charities and community groups in Birmingham invited to apply for share of new community campaign worth £60,000 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/charities-and-community-groups-in-birmingham-invited-to-apply-for-share-of-new-community-campaign-worth-%C2%A360000 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/charities-and-community-groups-in-birmingham-invited-to-apply-for-share-of-new-community-campaign-worth-%C2%A360000

Charities and community groups across Birmingham are invited to apply for a share of a new nationwide £60,000 community initiative*. 

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Community Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:58:35 +0100
Former Wren honoured with medal on 100th birthday https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-wren-honoured-with-medal-on-100th-birthday https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-wren-honoured-with-medal-on-100th-birthday

A resident at a care home in Sutton Coldfield has received a medal for her service in the second world war – on the day she celebrated her 100th birthday.

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Community Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:53:37 +0100
Green Loops set to revolutionise solar panel recycling and tackle global clean energy waste crisis https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/green-loops-set-to-revolutionise-solar-panel-recycling-and-tackle-global-clean-energy-waste-crisis https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/green-loops-set-to-revolutionise-solar-panel-recycling-and-tackle-global-clean-energy-waste-crisis

A groundbreaking innovation developed at the University of Wolverhampton could transform how the world deals with the rapidly growing mountain of end-of-life solar panels, following high-profile recognition by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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Community Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:45:30 +0100
MP praises social impact investment after visiting £1.6m ‘Old Eight Bells’ transformation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/mp-praises-social-impact-investment-after-visiting-%C2%A31.6m-old-eight-bells-transformation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/mp-praises-social-impact-investment-after-visiting-%C2%A31.6m-old-eight-bells-transformation

The transformation of The Old Eight Bells in Mansfield was given a seal of approval during a recent visit to showcase the power of social impact investment.

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Community Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:36:36 +0100
New polling highlights how better public transport could transform local communities https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-polling-highlights-how-better-public-transport-could-transform-local-communities https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-polling-highlights-how-better-public-transport-could-transform-local-communities

Campaign for Better Transport has today (Monday 15 June) revealed new polling showing the positive impact that better public transport could have on people’s everyday lives and local areas.

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Community Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:31:02 +0100
City walking group celebrates 25th anniversary https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/city-walking-group-celebrates-25th-anniversary https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/city-walking-group-celebrates-25th-anniversary

A Wolverhampton walking group marked its 25th anniversary with a special event at Bantock Park this week.

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Community Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:32:29 +0100
Music fans encouraged to plan ahead for summer concerts https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/music-fans-encouraged-to-plan-ahead-for-summer-concerts https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/music-fans-encouraged-to-plan-ahead-for-summer-concerts

Music fans heading to Cardiff this summer for a fantastic line up of live music should plan their journeys in advance, as thousands of people make their way to the capital.

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Community Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:28:52 +0100
Business leader, Dr. Beverly Lindsay and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi among host of people recognised in King’s Birthday Honours https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/business-leader-dr.-beverly-lindsay-and-black-sabbaths-tony-iommi-among-host-of-people-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/business-leader-dr.-beverly-lindsay-and-black-sabbaths-tony-iommi-among-host-of-people-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours

Celebrated business leader, Dr. Beverly Lindsay OBE OD VLL and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, were amongst the list of people who were recognised in this year’s King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List.

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Community Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0100
Royal Family lead celebrations to mark King Charles III's official birthday https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/royal-family-lead-celebrations-to-mark-king-charles-iii-s-official-birthday https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/royal-family-lead-celebrations-to-mark-king-charles-iii-s-official-birthday

Crowds have gathered in central London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark King Charles III's official birthday.

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Community Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:06:26 +0100
Bradford pays tribute to late hometown legend David Hockney https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bradford-pays-tribute-to-late-hometown-legend-david-hockney https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/bradford-pays-tribute-to-late-hometown-legend-david-hockney

People in Bradford led worldwide tributes to one of their own, celebrated artist David Hockney, following the announcement of his death.

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Community Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:01:20 +0100