Community News

“Be truthful and kind to each other” is just one of the pieces of advice given by a couple at a care home in Edgbaston as they enjoyed their 63rd Valentine’s Day together.

The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a public consultation to help shape its new Gambling Harm Reduction Strategy, aimed at protecting residents from the growing risks associated with gambling‑related harm.

Investigations are being carried out after City of Wolverhampton Council seized a large quantity of suspected counterfeit clothing on sale to members of the public.

The most memorable Valentine’s Day gifts today are not flowers or chocolates but gadgets that make daily life easier, calmer and more enjoyable.

The developer of the former Heath Town Baths and Library has penned a conditional, long lease with the council as part of their commitment to convert the historic building for new commercial and community use.

A group of learners at Lyndon School in Solihull have donated books for customers to read to support the National Year of Reading.

Woodland management teams will soon begin a £2m project aimed at controlling vegetation and reducing delays on a key section of railway line in Merseyside.

An intrepid Army doctor is taking on one of her biggest challenges yet – the fearsome Gladiators.

An Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Hope was held on 2nd February 2026 at the Al Abbas Islamic Centre on Clifton Road, bringing together faith leaders, family members, and community representatives to honour the life and legacy of Ruth Tetlow.

This Valentine’s Day, Mulligans Birmingham is welcoming couples looking to push the boat out past the typical dinner and drinks, replace the awkward small talk with activities, or impress a date with their skills.

Jamaica Diaspora UK deliver much-needed relief supplies to several communities in St. Elizabeth, as recovery efforts continue in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa during the late months and weeks of 2025.

Pothole repairs are now being carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Wolverhampton.

New research commissioned by Ultion, a high-security lock manufacturer, revealed growing safety concerns faced by UK women as winter nights draw in.

A former railway signaller has celebrated his 90th birthday with a special visit to the Manchester Rail Operating Centre (ROC), returning to the railway where he spent more than four decades of his career.

RHS Malvern Spring Festival has announced its special guest line-up for 2026, including TV gardening favourites Monty Don OBE and Alan Titchmarsh CBE, as well as food legends Mary Berry DBE and Raymond Blanc OBE.

From politics to environmental science, history to fiction, comedy to cuisine, four packed days of events have been announced for the 20th Lichfield Literature Festival.