Community News

Chelmsford-based housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes, has donated £1,500 to RSPCA Essex Mid & North, helping the charity continue its vital animal welfare work across Mid and North Essex.

2Funky Arts is launching an exciting paid opportunity for artists of Black, African and Caribbean heritage to be part of their acclaimed, annual ‘And Still I Rise Midlands’ tour - a production for Black History Month.

ParentShield, the UK' s leading child-safe mobile network, has launched a world-first AI-powered safeguarding feature that analyses children' s phone calls and flags potential risk.

A spectacular brass astrolabe - or a hand-held astronomical computer - from the 17th Century, once part of the royal collection of Jaipur city in western India, has been sold for more than £2m ($2.75m) at an auction in London.

Coventry City Football Club’s celebrations to mark the team’s return to the Premier League are set to bring thousands of fans into Coventry, meaning trains and stations will be busier than normal on Bank Holiday Monday.

A care home in Edgbaston has held an awards gala to celebrate the achievements of residents and team members.

Kia UK’s President and CEO, Paul Philpott, has successfully completed the 2026 TCS London Marathon, running to raise essential funds for The Children’s Society, Kia UK’s official charity partner.

A businessman born and raised in Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8, has spoken of his pride after recently collecting his MBE, in recognition of his services to diversity and inclusion in business.

Rail passengers planning to travel to or from Liverpool during the early May Bank Holiday weekend are being advised to plan ahead when upcoming railway upgrades take place.

New research from Persil and Comfort reveals that while the UK is embracing smart home technology at speed, many households are feeling the pressure of managing it all - including busy parents navigating work, family and an expanding stack of connected devices - especially when they don't have the right products to work alongside the smart appliances.

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.

West Coast Main Line passengers are being thanked for their patience after improvements to the overhead power systems for trains this month.

Guernsey's Indian community celebrated the Holi Festival of Colours as the vibrant annual Hindu festival marked the start of spring, the end of winter, and the victory of good over evil.

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.

Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station.

Pope Leo XIV has criticised foreigners who exploit the wealth of Africa for profit during his visit to a conflict-hit region of Cameroon.