News https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/community/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:12:55 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 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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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.

]]> 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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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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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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