A young disabled campaigner from the West Midlands has hit-out at local transport that he believes is failing a generation of disabled people; as revealed by a hard-hitting report today. Christian Fulton took part in a nine-month undercover investigation and national survey for Muscular Dystrophy UK Trailblazers – a network of 700 young disabled people across the UK. The End of the Line report shares disturbing experiences across buses, trains, taxis and the underground. 

Proposals to reduce the number of face-to-face fundraisers operating in Birmingham by more than 70 per cent are set to be discussed by councillors this week. Birmingham City Council’s Licensing and Public Protection Committee will consider an agreement drawn up with the Public Fundraising Association (PFRA) to limit charity fundraisers, also known as ‘chuggers’, activity in the city centre.

The Salvation Army's work in Athens with asylum seekers and refugees was featured on Paul O'Grady: Sally Army and Me, and it was revealed that a Salvation Army partnership with St Chad's Cathedral in Birmingham supporting destitute asylum seekers and refugees gave out 32,199 items of clothing last year to people in need.

Macmillan Cancer Support has announced that for the first time urban obstacle race Adrenaline Rush is coming to Birmingham, taking place at Senneleys Park on Saturday 4^th June. 35% of all entrance fees will go directly to Macmillan to help ensure that no one faces cancer alone. With a minimum of 20 obstacles in each race including a zip wire, a giant ball pit and a gunge tank, entrants are guaranteed to have their strength, stamina and mental resolve put to the test at every turn.

The Phoenix Newspaper would like to wish Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II a very Happy 90th Birthday today!

Veterans will lead the commemorations as Wolverhampton marks the 71th anniversary of VE Day next month. They will join civic dignitaries and members of the public to mark 71 years since the anniversary of the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies – an event on 8 May 1945 which heralded the end of the Second World War in Europe.