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How to outrun this weekend's cold snap: 5 expert tips for running in the cold weather

2026-03-15T18:10:30+00:00

With the Met Office warning of gale-force winds and a sharp cold snap hitting the UK this weekend, temperatures are expected to vary between 5-10°C, and that’s not accounting for the wind-chilling dropping the feel of temperatures further.

Emergency crews test out railway incident response plans with major exercise at the Severn Valley Railway

2026-03-15T18:17:56+00:00

Teams from across the emergency services and the railway played out a full-scale simulated emergency in order to stay as prepared as possible to keep people safe.

Twenty-two social workers hailed ‘amazing’ by national body

2026-03-15T18:07:43+00:00

No fewer than 22 social workers from the City of Wolverhampton Council have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the profession.

Council’s retrofit housing programme delivers improvements to over 600 homes

2026-03-14T22:38:18+00:00

More than 600 council homes across the city have seen major improvements thanks to Wolverhampton Council’s retrofit programme.

Deal signed to deliver 95 new affordable homes in Edgbaston on the former Tower Ballroom site

2026-03-14T22:32:41+00:00

Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Edgbaston after a deal was signed between Birmingham City Council and Keon Homes.

Happy Mother’s Day!

2026-03-14T21:40:42+00:00

As one of the most sentimental and anticipated occasions of the year, Mother’s Day will, as always, provide the perfect chance to celebrate and honour the presence and efforts of the mums, grandmothers, step-mums or mother figures in the lives of families throughout.

Breakfast in bed is off the menu as 53% of mums would prefer to dine out this Mother's Day

2026-03-13T10:58:26+00:00

OpenTable is lifting the lid on how Brits are celebrating Mother's Day in 2026, and breakfast in bed is falling out of favour.

HY5! shortlisted for national Excellence in Co Production award

2026-03-13T10:55:51+00:00

A pioneering Wolverhampton youth voice group has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising outstanding co‑production with children, young people and families.

Keeping it in the railway family: Meet the Mum and daughters marking Mother’s Day at TPE

2026-03-12T21:59:40+00:00

TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating a family trio of colleagues this Mother’s Day, as a mum and her two daughters share their pride in building careers on the railway together.

Birmingham Hospice’s Dragon Boat Race heading for Brindleyplace this June

2026-03-11T20:58:31+00:00

Birmingham Hospice’s Dragon Boat Race is moving to the iconic Brindleyplace canal and running across two action-packed days this year – making it bigger and better than ever.

Teams from across Birmingham are invited to come together – whether colleagues, friends or family to compete in this exhilarating water sport challenge, all to raise money for Birmingham Hospice, which provides expert end of life care for local people. This year the event runs across Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June, giving more opportunity to be part of this epic challenge.

Participants need no prior experience, and all training, safety gear and equipment will be provided, ensuring a safe and exciting day for all involved. Spectators are also encouraged to attend, with plenty of food and drink outlets on offer at Brindleyplace as well as family-friendly activities available throughout the day.

Samantha Julius, Events Officer at Birmingham Hospice, said: “We’re so happy we’ve been able to extend the Dragon Boat Race across two days, so we can welcome more teams in 2026, and even more thrilled to be holding it at Brindleyplace.”

“Brindleyplace is such a special venue and has so much to offer that it will be a memorable day for participants and their supporters. We are hoping to raise £20,000 from this event - money that will fund specialist palliative care for those living with a terminal diagnosis.”

Each day will culminate in a grand finale where the fastest teams from the initial heats go head-to-head to be crowned the 2026 Birmingham Hospice Dragon Boat Race Champions. Matt Long, Senior Asset Manager for Praxis at Brindleyplace said: “We are delighted to welcome Birmingham Hospice’s Dragon Boat Race to Brindleyplace in 2026.

“This exciting event will be a great addition to our calendar, while raising funds to support the vital work of Birmingham Hospice. Hosting the Dragon Boat Race reflects Brindleyplace’s ongoing commitment to community-focused events and partnerships that make a positive impact.”

Registration is now open! To sign up or find out more, visit www.birminghamhospice.org.uk/dragonboat.

Birmingham children invited to turn drawings of their Mum into a real Mother’s Day cake

2026-03-10T22:06:04+00:00

Children in Birmingham are being given the chance to turn their artwork into a real cake masterpiece this Mother’s Day, thanks to a special competition running at any Birmingham Cake Box store.

Four weeks to go: Passengers in the North West urged to plan ahead of major upgrades this Easter

2026-03-10T22:03:32+00:00

Passengers travelling across the North West this Easter period have been warned to plan their journeys ahead of time as major rail improvements take place.

Royal Three Counties Show announces special guest line-up for 2026, including Adam Henson, Kaleb Cooper and Harlow Luna White

2026-03-09T13:57:53+00:00

The award-winning Royal Three Counties Show, the UK’s premier agricultural and countryside living event, will return to Three Counties Showground in Malvern from 12th – 14th June 2026, with a host of special guests and leading voices from the worlds of food and farming, plus exciting entertainment, family fun, local food and drink, and lots of animals!

Still time to have say on city centre PSPO plan

2026-03-09T13:54:57+00:00

There is still time for people to have their say on plans to introduce a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Wolverhampton.

Playground improvements across Caerphilly County Borough

2026-03-08T13:00:53+00:00

A programme of improvements is being rolled out across several parks in Caerphilly County Borough to enhance the quality, accessibility and inclusivity of local play facilities for children and families.

International Women’s Day call for artists to create a Southside District mural

2026-03-08T11:46:50+00:00

The search for Birmingham artists to transform a city centre site into a mural to highlight help available for those experiencing domestic abuse, is launched today (8 March 2024),