Community News

The city’s much loved mechanical sheep sculpture is back in action after a full restoration, delighting visitors once again from its home above the entrance to Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Visitors to Carnforth Railway Station can once again see the original clock made famous by the 1945 film Brief Encounter, returned to its rightful place 80 years after the film's release.

More than 47,300 families in the West Midlands saved money on their childcare in December as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) urges families to sign up before booking their Easter holiday childcare.

Conservation charity Twycross Zoo, shares exciting footage of the UK’s only bonobo troop exploring their expansive new outdoor habitat for the very first time.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) unveiled its Icons Wall – the new art installation located after security showcasing talent from across the West Midlands.

A new artist’s impression has been released showing a £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.

Passengers travelling between Wolverhampton and Stafford have been warned of further disruption following strong winds.

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury addressed a mass congregation of guests at Canterbury Cathedral saying that she prayed for those affected by war.

Two of Wolverhampton’s historic landmarks will be lit up after dark all-year round to make for a more vibrant and safer night out in the city centre.

A new detached youth work programme, delivered as part of a wider package of support for young people at risk of exclusion or offending, is already making a positive impact in key areas of Wolverhampton.

A city property is being transformed into a showcase for warmer, healthier and more energy‑efficient living with lower bills.

Ahead of his appearance on the newest series of Inside, which starts today, on Netflix, former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall discussed his appearance on the show, explaining what he found hardest about living with 12 content creators and reality stars.

More than 60 ambitious manufacturers from the West Midlands gathered recently for a special event designed to accelerate SME participation in international defence markets and to strengthen the UK’s sovereign defence capability.

City Academy, in Birmingham, part of CORE Education Trust, has launched a food market, a weekly event created to support students and their families, while also extending help to the wider local community.

Passengers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly will now have a new space to enjoy as the station's first community garden opens to the public.

More climbing wall sessions are being introduced this Easter at the Centre for Skills and Learning in Pontllanfraith, giving families more opportunities to get involved.