Community https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/community/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:01:49 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Euston station’s new and improved assisted travel lounge reopens to passengers https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/euston-stations-new-and-improved-assisted-travel-lounge-reopens-to-passengers https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/euston-stations-new-and-improved-assisted-travel-lounge-reopens-to-passengers

Customers at London Euston were welcomed back inside the station’s assisted travel lounge today after a refurbishment to make journeys easier.

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Community Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:57:38 +0100
Pensioners urged to be alert to Winter Fuel Payment scams https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/pensioners-urged-to-be-alert-to-winter-fuel-payment-scams https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/pensioners-urged-to-be-alert-to-winter-fuel-payment-scams

Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.

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Community Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:53:10 +0100
Happy Baisakhi 2026 to Sikhs worldwide https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/happy-baisakhi-2026-to-sikhs-worldwide https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/happy-baisakhi-2026-to-sikhs-worldwide

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.

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Community Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:47:24 +0100
It’s all smiles from “little and large” at Dudley care home https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-all-smiles-from-little-and-large-at-dudley-care-home https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-all-smiles-from-little-and-large-at-dudley-care-home

A heart-warming moment between “little and large” captured the spirit of care at Broadway Halls Care Home in Dudley.

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Community Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:29:08 +0100
Worcestershire home buyers given £10,000 incentive at Kendrick Homes’ latest open weekends https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/worcestershire-home-buyers-given-%C2%A310000-incentive-at-kendrick-homes-latest-open-weekends https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/worcestershire-home-buyers-given-%C2%A310000-incentive-at-kendrick-homes-latest-open-weekends

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.

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Community Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:18:16 +0100
2026 Lichfield Festival details revealed https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/2026-lichfield-festival-details-revealed https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/2026-lichfield-festival-details-revealed

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.

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Community Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:21:31 +0100
Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien enjoys a wild day out at Twycross Zoo with son Beau https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/coronation-street-star-tina-obrien-enjoys-a-wild-day-out-at-twycross-zoo-with-son-beau https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/coronation-street-star-tina-obrien-enjoys-a-wild-day-out-at-twycross-zoo-with-son-beau

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.

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Community Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:17:28 +0100
Preview events set for Halesowen town centre improvement plans https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/preview-events-set-for-halesowen-town-centre-improvement-plans https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/preview-events-set-for-halesowen-town-centre-improvement-plans

There will be a series of preview events next week regarding the proposed £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.

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Community Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:12:09 +0100
Tribute paid to much-loved Alexander Stadium resident cat https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tribute-paid-to-much-loved-alexander-stadium-resident-cat https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tribute-paid-to-much-loved-alexander-stadium-resident-cat

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.

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Community Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:08:09 +0100
New customer hub opens at Euston ready to better support station users https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-customer-hub-opens-at-euston-ready-to-better-support-station-users https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-customer-hub-opens-at-euston-ready-to-better-support-station-users

Passengers travelling through London Euston will benefit from a brand‑new customer information hub after main line services resumed, which now makes it quicker and easier for people to get the help they need.

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Community Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:40:32 +0100
The Grand Hotel Birmingham celebrating five years since its reopening https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-grand-hotel-birmingham-celebrating-five-years-since-its-reopening https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-grand-hotel-birmingham-celebrating-five-years-since-its-reopening

On May 18th, 2021, The Grand Hotel Birmingham reopened its doors following a £50 million restoration, ending nearly two decades of closure, and heralding a new era for one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

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Community Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:29:52 +0100
Last affordable apartment remains at five-star Northfield development https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/last-affordable-apartment-remains-at-five-star-northfield-development https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/last-affordable-apartment-remains-at-five-star-northfield-development

Birmingham home hunters have one final chance to secure an affordable apartment built by a five-star homebuilder.

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Community Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:27:03 +0100
New look Peaky Blinders mural now on Hill Street, in Birmingham https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-look-peaky-blinders-mural-now-on-hill-street-in-birmingham https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-look-peaky-blinders-mural-now-on-hill-street-in-birmingham

A new look for the iconic Peaky Blinders mural is now live on Hill Street, near Birmingham New Street station in celebration of the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man film released last month on Netflix.

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Community Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:37:50 +0100
The 1975's Ross MacDonald sets off on 1000-mile charity bike ride for Nordoff & Robbins https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-1975-s-ross-macdonald-sets-off-on-1000-mile-charity-bike-ride-for-nordoff-robbins https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-1975-s-ross-macdonald-sets-off-on-1000-mile-charity-bike-ride-for-nordoff-robbins

Ross MacDonald, bassist from The 1975 and Brian MacDonald, bassist from American pop-rock band PVRIS, have set off on their ultimate UK cycling challenge, riding from Land’s End to John O’ Groats across two weeks to raise money for music therapy charity, Nordoff and Robbins.

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Community Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:31:24 +0100
Exhibition inspiring powerful South Asian reflections https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/exhibition-inspiring-powerful-south-asian-reflections https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/exhibition-inspiring-powerful-south-asian-reflections

Hundreds of visitors have shared personal reflections on South Asian identity, migration and belonging at a Coventry exhibition, as a new pop-up programme invites more residents to contribute their stories.

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Community Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:53:28 +0100
Youth Charter calls for Glasgow 2026 to deliver a Commonwealth youth legacy of hope and opportunity https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/youth-charter-calls-for-glasgow-2026-to-deliver-a-commonwealth-youth-legacy-of-hope-and-opportunity https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/youth-charter-calls-for-glasgow-2026-to-deliver-a-commonwealth-youth-legacy-of-hope-and-opportunity

The Youth Charter has called on Commonwealth leaders, governments and sporting institutions to ensure that the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow deliver a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity for young people across the Commonwealth.

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Community Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:50:48 +0100