https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/ 2025-11-24T07:23:45+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2025-11-22T23:27:54+00:00 2025-11-22T23:27:54+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/first-rail-freeze-in-30-years-to-ease-the-cost-of-living Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_First_rail_freeze_in_30_years_to_ease_the_cost_of_living.jpeg" /></p><p>Millions of commuters across the country will benefit from a freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years, the Chancellor and Transport Secretary have announced today, helping with the cost of living and supporting economic growth.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_First_rail_freeze_in_30_years_to_ease_the_cost_of_living.jpeg" /></p><p>Millions of commuters across the country will benefit from a freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years, the Chancellor and Transport Secretary have announced today, helping with the cost of living and supporting economic growth.</p> 2025-11-22T23:23:48+00:00 2025-11-22T23:23:48+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/smethwick-author-examines-the-impact-of-ai-on-society-and-technology-in-his-field-book-for-staying-human Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Smethwick_author_examines_the_impact_of_AI_on_society_and_technology_in_his_field_book_for_staying_human1.jpeg" /></p><p>Replugged is a field guide for staying human as artificial intelligence reshapes work, culture, and everyday life. Arguing that AI’s impact will rival the advent of the computer and the internet, it takes a multi-dimensional view.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Smethwick_author_examines_the_impact_of_AI_on_society_and_technology_in_his_field_book_for_staying_human1.jpeg" /></p><p>Replugged is a field guide for staying human as artificial intelligence reshapes work, culture, and everyday life. Arguing that AI’s impact will rival the advent of the computer and the internet, it takes a multi-dimensional view.</p> 2025-11-21T13:34:20+00:00 2025-11-21T13:34:20+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/man-on-a-mission-campbell-showing-immense-gratitude-to-hurricane-appeal-donors Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/11COM_-_Man_on_a_mission_Campbell_showing_immense_gratitude_to_hurricane_appeal_donors.png" /></p><p>A "Man on a Mission" has described his community as "absolutely fantastic" after packing their donations into a shipping container headed for Jamaica.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/11COM_-_Man_on_a_mission_Campbell_showing_immense_gratitude_to_hurricane_appeal_donors.png" /></p><p>A "Man on a Mission" has described his community as "absolutely fantastic" after packing their donations into a shipping container headed for Jamaica.</p> 2025-11-21T13:22:36+00:00 2025-11-21T13:22:36+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dickens-love-affair-with-birmingham-to-be-explored-at-special-christmas-event Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Dickens_love_affair_with_Birmingham_to_be_explored_at_special_Christmas_event.png" /></p><p>The affections of world-famous Victorian novelist Charles Dickens towards the British city of Birmingham are to be explored in a new illustrated talk led by eminent social historian Professor Carl Chinn MBE.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Dickens_love_affair_with_Birmingham_to_be_explored_at_special_Christmas_event.png" /></p><p>The affections of world-famous Victorian novelist Charles Dickens towards the British city of Birmingham are to be explored in a new illustrated talk led by eminent social historian Professor Carl Chinn MBE.</p> 2025-11-21T13:18:32+00:00 2025-11-21T13:18:32+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-uks-best-christmas-markets-for-small-businesses-in-2025 Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM2_-_The_UKs_Best_Christmas_Markets_for_Small_Businesses_in_2025.jpeg" /></p><p>The holiday season can be one of the most important times of year for business owners, creating opportunities to reach new audiences and drive sales.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM2_-_The_UKs_Best_Christmas_Markets_for_Small_Businesses_in_2025.jpeg" /></p><p>The holiday season can be one of the most important times of year for business owners, creating opportunities to reach new audiences and drive sales.</p> 2025-11-20T19:39:39+00:00 2025-11-20T19:39:39+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sheep-helping-teams-restore-rare-chiltern-main-line-butterfly-habitat Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Sheep_helping_teams_restore_rare_Chiltern_main_line_butterfly_habitat.jpg" /></p><p>Environmental teams working&nbsp;next to&nbsp;an important Chiltern main line railway tunnel&nbsp;are taking a novel approach in their efforts to restore a rare habitat – by deploying a&nbsp;flock of sheep.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Sheep_helping_teams_restore_rare_Chiltern_main_line_butterfly_habitat.jpg" /></p><p>Environmental teams working&nbsp;next to&nbsp;an important Chiltern main line railway tunnel&nbsp;are taking a novel approach in their efforts to restore a rare habitat – by deploying a&nbsp;flock of sheep.</p> 2025-11-20T19:36:32+00:00 2025-11-20T19:36:32+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/wolverhampton-community-appealing-for-donations-for-jamaica-hurricane-relief Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Wolverhampton_community_appeal_for_donations_for_Jamaica_Hurricane_Relief.png" /></p><p>Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica last month, the community in Wolverhampton is coming together to provide urgent humanitarian aid.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Wolverhampton_community_appeal_for_donations_for_Jamaica_Hurricane_Relief.png" /></p><p>Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica last month, the community in Wolverhampton is coming together to provide urgent humanitarian aid.</p> 2025-11-19T20:10:27+00:00 2025-11-19T20:10:27+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/celebrating-international-mens-day-2025-caring-about-men-and-boys Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Celebrating_International_Mens_Day_2025.png" /></p><p>Organisers of International Men’s Day in the UK believe 2025 is set to be the best ever.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Celebrating_International_Mens_Day_2025.png" /></p><p>Organisers of International Men’s Day in the UK believe 2025 is set to be the best ever.</p> 2025-11-18T18:48:29+00:00 2025-11-18T18:48:29+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-outdoor-facility-for-scouts-supported-by-leicestershire-developers-%C2%A31500-donation Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_New_outdoor_facility_for_scouts_supported_by_Leicestershire_developers_1500_donation.jpg" /></p><p>A Leicestershire scout group has received a £1,500 donation from a local housebuilder to support the development of a new outdoor education facility.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_New_outdoor_facility_for_scouts_supported_by_Leicestershire_developers_1500_donation.jpg" /></p><p>A Leicestershire scout group has received a £1,500 donation from a local housebuilder to support the development of a new outdoor education facility.</p> 2025-11-18T18:44:04+00:00 2025-11-18T18:44:04+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/food-gifts-and-mulled-wine-for-visitors-at-wolverhamptons-artisan-christmas-market-this-november Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Food_gifts_and_mulled_wine_for_visitors_at_Wolverhamptons_Artisan_Christmas_Market_this_November.jpg" /></p><p>Artisan food and gifts, mulled wine, toasted marshmallows, free face painting and a Ferris wheel are just some of the exciting things on offer at a new Christmas market arriving in Wolverhampton.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Food_gifts_and_mulled_wine_for_visitors_at_Wolverhamptons_Artisan_Christmas_Market_this_November.jpg" /></p><p>Artisan food and gifts, mulled wine, toasted marshmallows, free face painting and a Ferris wheel are just some of the exciting things on offer at a new Christmas market arriving in Wolverhampton.</p> 2025-11-17T10:49:44+00:00 2025-11-17T10:49:44+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nehemiah-housing-association-joins-west-midlands-effort-to-support-jamaica-after-devastating-hurricane Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Nehemiah_Housing_Association_joins_West_Midlands_effort_to_support_Jamaica_after_devastating_hurricane.jpeg" /></p><p>Following the recent hurricane that has caused widespread devastation across Jamaica, Nehemiah Housing Association has stepped forward to offer vital support.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Nehemiah_Housing_Association_joins_West_Midlands_effort_to_support_Jamaica_after_devastating_hurricane.jpeg" /></p><p>Following the recent hurricane that has caused widespread devastation across Jamaica, Nehemiah Housing Association has stepped forward to offer vital support.</p> 2025-11-16T17:53:04+00:00 2025-11-16T17:53:04+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/pak-choi-a-birmingham-film-uniting-art-mental-health-and-community Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Pak_Choi_-_a_Birmingham_film_uniting_art_mental_health_and_community.png" /></p><p>An exciting story of community collaboration emerging from Birmingham, 'Pak Choi' is more than a short film; it is a landmark community engagement project that brings together the NHS, local government, business, and the city's brightest young creative talent.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Pak_Choi_-_a_Birmingham_film_uniting_art_mental_health_and_community.png" /></p><p>An exciting story of community collaboration emerging from Birmingham, 'Pak Choi' is more than a short film; it is a landmark community engagement project that brings together the NHS, local government, business, and the city's brightest young creative talent.</p> 2025-11-16T17:48:43+00:00 2025-11-16T17:48:43+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-conies-childrens-charity-honoured-with-the-kings-award-for-voluntary-service Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_The_Conies_childrens_charity_honoured_with_The_Kings_Award_for_Voluntary_Service_1.png" /></p><p>The Conies, the Birmingham-based children’s safety charity, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given to volunteer groups across the UK.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_The_Conies_childrens_charity_honoured_with_The_Kings_Award_for_Voluntary_Service_1.png" /></p><p>The Conies, the Birmingham-based children’s safety charity, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given to volunteer groups across the UK.</p> 2025-11-16T17:44:45+00:00 2025-11-16T17:44:45+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/demolition-works-underway-on-derelict-east-park-site-to-pave-way-for-new-affordable-homes Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-PROPERTY_-_Demolition_works_underway_on_derelict_East_Park_site_to_pave_way_for_new_affordable_homes123.jpg" /></p><p>City of Wolverhampton Council has started demolition works on a derelict site in East Park to pave the way for new homes.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-PROPERTY_-_Demolition_works_underway_on_derelict_East_Park_site_to_pave_way_for_new_affordable_homes123.jpg" /></p><p>City of Wolverhampton Council has started demolition works on a derelict site in East Park to pave the way for new homes.</p> 2025-11-15T13:33:39+00:00 2025-11-15T13:33:39+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/biggest-wtm-london-in-history-delivers-global-reach-rising-buyers-and-business-growth Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Biggest_WTM_London_in_history_delivers_global_reach_rising_buyers_and_business_growth.jpeg" /></p><p>WTM London 2025 has closed on an incredible high, celebrating an 8% year-on-year rise in pre-qualified buyers.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Biggest_WTM_London_in_history_delivers_global_reach_rising_buyers_and_business_growth.jpeg" /></p><p>WTM London 2025 has closed on an incredible high, celebrating an 8% year-on-year rise in pre-qualified buyers.</p> 2025-11-15T13:28:45+00:00 2025-11-15T13:28:45+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-hippodrome-announces-origins-festival-celebrating-new-work Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_Hippodrome_announces_Origins_Festival.jpeg" /></p><p>Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Work &amp; Artist Development Department has just announced&nbsp;‘Origins Festival: Celebrating New Work’, a week-long festival taking place from Monday 11 to Saturday 16 May 2026.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_Hippodrome_announces_Origins_Festival.jpeg" /></p><p>Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Work &amp; Artist Development Department has just announced&nbsp;‘Origins Festival: Celebrating New Work’, a week-long festival taking place from Monday 11 to Saturday 16 May 2026.</p>