Community https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/ 2026-06-07T18:49:32+01:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation Community artworks unveiled during Community Rail Week 2026-06-06T21:36:10+01:00 2026-06-06T21:36:10+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/community-artworks-unveiled-during-community-rail-week Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Community_artworks_unveiled_during_Community_Rail_Week1.jpg" /></p><p>A new community-led art installation celebrating the identity, landscape and stories of Prees has been officially unveiled at Prees railway station as part of this year’s Community Rail Week.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Community_artworks_unveiled_during_Community_Rail_Week1.jpg" /></p><p>A new community-led art installation celebrating the identity, landscape and stories of Prees has been officially unveiled at Prees railway station as part of this year’s Community Rail Week.</p> Team Euston refreshes station garden for World Environment Day 2026-06-06T21:31:23+01:00 2026-06-06T21:31:23+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/team-euston-refreshes-station-garden-for-world-environment-day Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Team_Euston_refreshes_station_garden_for_World_Environment_Day.jpg" /></p><p>London Euston’s garden has been revamped in time for World Environment Day, as staff came together to prepare the station’s Railway 200 garden for passengers and the local community to enjoy over the summer.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Team_Euston_refreshes_station_garden_for_World_Environment_Day.jpg" /></p><p>London Euston’s garden has been revamped in time for World Environment Day, as staff came together to prepare the station’s Railway 200 garden for passengers and the local community to enjoy over the summer.</p> New Armed Forces Hub welcomes first veterans 2026-06-05T20:14:45+01:00 2026-06-05T20:14:45+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-armed-forces-hub-welcomes-first-veterans Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_New_Armed_Forces_Hub_welcomes_first_veterans1.JPG" /></p><p>A new Armed Forces Hub held its first drop-in session at Wolverhampton's Central Library on Thursday 4 June, 2026, offering a welcoming space for serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_New_Armed_Forces_Hub_welcomes_first_veterans1.JPG" /></p><p>A new Armed Forces Hub held its first drop-in session at Wolverhampton's Central Library on Thursday 4 June, 2026, offering a welcoming space for serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.</p> As cost-of-living crisis worsens, Islamic Relief UK deliver food packs across the country to struggling families as part of Qurbani 2026-06-05T20:08:11+01:00 2026-06-05T20:08:11+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/as-cost-of-living-crisis-worsens-islamic-relief-uk-deliver-food-packs-across-the-country-to-struggling-families-as-part-of-qurbani Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_As_cost-of-living_crisis_worsens_Islamic_Relief_UK_deliver_food_packs_across_the_country_to_struggling_families_as_part_of_Qurbani.jpg" /></p><p>Islamic Relief UK will be working with over 40 local partners, from this week as part of the religious festival of Qurbani to deliver food packs to vulnerable families and individuals affected by the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_As_cost-of-living_crisis_worsens_Islamic_Relief_UK_deliver_food_packs_across_the_country_to_struggling_families_as_part_of_Qurbani.jpg" /></p><p>Islamic Relief UK will be working with over 40 local partners, from this week as part of the religious festival of Qurbani to deliver food packs to vulnerable families and individuals affected by the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis.</p> Landmark Windrush monument to be unveiled in Wolverhampton on National Windrush Day 2026-06-04T20:42:45+01:00 2026-06-04T20:42:45+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/landmark-windrush-monument-to-be-unveiled-in-wolverhampton-on-national-windrush-day Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Landmark_Windrush_monument_to_be_unveiled_in_Wolverhampton_on_National_Windrush_Day1.jpg" /></p><p>A permanent monument honouring the Windrush generation is set to be unveiled in the heart of Wolverhampton.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Landmark_Windrush_monument_to_be_unveiled_in_Wolverhampton_on_National_Windrush_Day1.jpg" /></p><p>A permanent monument honouring the Windrush generation is set to be unveiled in the heart of Wolverhampton.</p> The best places to watch the World Cup near Birmingham train stations 2026-06-02T22:52:12+01:00 2026-06-02T22:52:12+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-best-places-to-watch-the-world-cup-near-birmingham-train-stations Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_The_best_places_to_watch_the_World_Cup_near_Birmingham_train_stations.png" /></p><p>Football fever is set to sweep across Brum as fans prepare to cheer on England to bring it home during this year’s World Cup.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_The_best_places_to_watch_the_World_Cup_near_Birmingham_train_stations.png" /></p><p>Football fever is set to sweep across Brum as fans prepare to cheer on England to bring it home during this year’s World Cup.</p> The Conies helping keep accidents at bay in support of Child Safety Week 2026-06-02T22:49:55+01:00 2026-06-02T22:49:55+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-conies-helping-keep-accidents-at-bay-in-support-of-child-safety-week Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_The_Conies_helping_keep_accidents_at_bay_in_support_of_Child_Safety_Week.jpg" /></p><p>Nationwide efforts to keep children safe from preventable accidents have been boosted by Birmingham-based child safety heroes The Conies.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_The_Conies_helping_keep_accidents_at_bay_in_support_of_Child_Safety_Week.jpg" /></p><p>Nationwide efforts to keep children safe from preventable accidents have been boosted by Birmingham-based child safety heroes The Conies.</p> Wolverhampton gears up for return of free family bike ride and fun day 2026-06-02T22:46:07+01:00 2026-06-02T22:46:07+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/wolverhampton-gears-up-for-return-of-free-family-bike-ride-and-fun-day Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Wolverhampton_gears_up_for_return_of_free_family_bike_ride_and_fun_day.png" /></p><p>A free family bike ride and cycling fun day in Wolverhampton is just around the corner.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Wolverhampton_gears_up_for_return_of_free_family_bike_ride_and_fun_day.png" /></p><p>A free family bike ride and cycling fun day in Wolverhampton is just around the corner.</p> Wolverhampton gears up for return of free family bike ride and fun day 2026-06-02T22:41:00+01:00 2026-06-02T22:41:00+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/wolverhampton-gears-up-for-return-of-free-family-bike-ride-and-fun-day Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Wolverhampton_gears_up_for_return_of_free_family_bike_ride_and_fun_day.png" /></p><p>A free family bike ride and cycling fun day in Wolverhampton is just around the corner.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Wolverhampton_gears_up_for_return_of_free_family_bike_ride_and_fun_day.png" /></p><p>A free family bike ride and cycling fun day in Wolverhampton is just around the corner.</p> Birmingham business demands answers as city Metro construction project misses deadline 2026-06-01T19:43:02+01:00 2026-06-01T19:43:02+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-business-demands-answers-as-city-metro-construction-project-misses-deadline Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_business_demands_answers_as_city_Metro_construction_project_misses_deadline.jpeg" /></p><p>A popular independent NTE and music venue in Birmingham has published an open letter calling for the rapid completion of long-term Metro construction work which has overrun, after significantly disrupting businesses over the last 10 months.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_business_demands_answers_as_city_Metro_construction_project_misses_deadline.jpeg" /></p><p>A popular independent NTE and music venue in Birmingham has published an open letter calling for the rapid completion of long-term Metro construction work which has overrun, after significantly disrupting businesses over the last 10 months.</p> Windrush Tea Party returns to celebrate Caribbean culture, community and legacy 2026-06-01T19:31:54+01:00 2026-06-01T19:31:54+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/windrush-tea-party-returns-to-celebrate-caribbean-culture-community-and-legacy Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Windrush_Tea_Party_returns_to_celebrate_Caribbean_culture_community_and_legacy.jpg" /></p><p>Leicester’s Museum Square will once again be transformed into a vibrant hub of Caribbean joy as the Windrush Tea Party returns for another amazing celebration on Saturday 20th June.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Windrush_Tea_Party_returns_to_celebrate_Caribbean_culture_community_and_legacy.jpg" /></p><p>Leicester’s Museum Square will once again be transformed into a vibrant hub of Caribbean joy as the Windrush Tea Party returns for another amazing celebration on Saturday 20th June.</p> UK's youngest Indian-origin mayor thanks ‘inspired’ mother 2026-05-31T17:56:14+01:00 2026-05-31T17:56:14+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/uk-s-youngest-indian-origin-mayor-thanks-inspired-mother Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_UKs_youngest_Indian-origin_mayor_thanks_inspired_mother1.jpg" /></p><p>A 23-year-old man who has become the UK's youngest Indian-origin mayor says his mother inspired him to take up politics.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_UKs_youngest_Indian-origin_mayor_thanks_inspired_mother1.jpg" /></p><p>A 23-year-old man who has become the UK's youngest Indian-origin mayor says his mother inspired him to take up politics.</p> Landmark West Midlands Night Time Economy report backed by WM Mayor calls for hospitality and NTE VAT Cuts and dedicated government minister 2026-05-27T23:05:33+01:00 2026-05-27T23:05:33+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/landmark-west-midlands-night-time-economy-report-backed-by-wm-mayor-calls-for-hospitality-and-nte-vat-cuts-and-dedicated-government-minister Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Landmark_West_Midlands_Night_Time_Economy_report_backed_by_WM_Mayor.jpeg" /></p><p>The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed the publication of the Mayor of the West Midlands Night Time Economy Commission Report as a landmark moment for nightlife, hospitality, culture and economic growth across the region and the wider UK.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Landmark_West_Midlands_Night_Time_Economy_report_backed_by_WM_Mayor.jpeg" /></p><p>The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed the publication of the Mayor of the West Midlands Night Time Economy Commission Report as a landmark moment for nightlife, hospitality, culture and economic growth across the region and the wider UK.</p> Celebrating Eid al-Adha in praying and festivities 2026-05-27T23:00:08+01:00 2026-05-27T23:00:08+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/celebrating-eid-al-adha-in-praying-and-festivities Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_Celebrating_Eid_al-Adha_in_praying_and_festivities1.jpg" /></p><p>Eid al-Adha will be celebrated by thousands of Black Country Muslims tomorrow, joining millions of other worshippers around the world.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_Celebrating_Eid_al-Adha_in_praying_and_festivities1.jpg" /></p><p>Eid al-Adha will be celebrated by thousands of Black Country Muslims tomorrow, joining millions of other worshippers around the world.</p> New council homes completed on small brownfield sites - and more to come 2026-05-26T21:55:27+01:00 2026-05-26T21:55:27+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-council-homes-completed-on-small-brownfield-sites-and-more-to-come Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-PROPERTY_-_New_council_homes_completed_on_small_brownfield_sites.jpg" /></p><p>City of Wolverhampton Council has welcomed the completion of four new council bungalows on small disused sites by delivery partner J.Harper &amp; Sons Limited - and appointed them to deliver a social housing scheme in Bilston.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-PROPERTY_-_New_council_homes_completed_on_small_brownfield_sites.jpg" /></p><p>City of Wolverhampton Council has welcomed the completion of four new council bungalows on small disused sites by delivery partner J.Harper &amp; Sons Limited - and appointed them to deliver a social housing scheme in Bilston.</p> Acas top tips for employers managing hot weather at work 2026-05-23T18:51:15+01:00 2026-05-23T18:51:15+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/acas-top-tips-for-employers-managing-hot-weather-at-work Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Acas_top_tips_for_employers_managing_hot_weather_at_work_2.png" /></p><p>Workplace expert Acas has offered some recommendations to help employers manage workplace challenges due to hot weather.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Acas_top_tips_for_employers_managing_hot_weather_at_work_2.png" /></p><p>Workplace expert Acas has offered some recommendations to help employers manage workplace challenges due to hot weather.</p>