Communityhttps://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/2026-03-22T09:33:32+00:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationMore climbing wall sessions added this Easter in Pontllanfraith2026-03-21T18:17:09+00:002026-03-21T18:17:09+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/more-climbing-wall-sessions-added-this-easter-in-pontllanfraithSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_More_climbing_wall_sessions_added_this_Easter_in_Pontllanfraith1.jpg" /></p><p>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.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_More_climbing_wall_sessions_added_this_Easter_in_Pontllanfraith1.jpg" /></p><p>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.</p>
Passengers urged to plan ahead as London Marylebone upgrades continue2026-03-21T18:11:29+00:002026-03-21T18:11:29+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead-as-london-marylebone-upgrades-continueSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Passengers_urged_to_plan_ahead_as_London_Marylebone_upgrades_continue.jpg" /></p><p>Passengers travelling into London Marylebone have been urged to plan their journeys in advance ahead of upgrades taking place on 28 and 29 March.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Passengers_urged_to_plan_ahead_as_London_Marylebone_upgrades_continue.jpg" /></p><p>Passengers travelling into London Marylebone have been urged to plan their journeys in advance ahead of upgrades taking place on 28 and 29 March.</p>
‘We will not stand for it’ – vehicle crushed in warning to anyone dumping waste in the city2026-03-20T13:31:13+00:002026-03-20T13:31:13+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/we-will-not-stand-for-it-%E2%80%93-vehicle-crushed-in-warning-to-anyone-dumping-waste-in-the-citySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_We_will_not_stand_for_it__vehicle_crushed_in_warning_to_anyone_dumping_waste_in_the_city.jpg" /></p><p>Another vehicle used to dump waste in the city has been seized and destroyed as City of Wolverhampton Council continues to use tough tactics to combat the crime.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_We_will_not_stand_for_it__vehicle_crushed_in_warning_to_anyone_dumping_waste_in_the_city.jpg" /></p><p>Another vehicle used to dump waste in the city has been seized and destroyed as City of Wolverhampton Council continues to use tough tactics to combat the crime.</p>
Use a water conditioner to help keep down rising oil heating costs, says Halcyan CEO2026-03-19T19:26:33+00:002026-03-19T19:26:33+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/use-a-water-conditioner-to-help-keep-down-rising-oil-heating-costs-says-halcyan-ceoSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/Halcyan_Water_Conditioners.png" /></p><p>Using a water conditioner unit could help lower costs for the UK’s estimated 1.7 million households using heating oil, which have seen the price per litre of oil trebling since the start of the Iran war, according to Samantha Mant, CEO and founder of Bristol-based Halcyan Water Conditioners.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/Halcyan_Water_Conditioners.png" /></p><p>Using a water conditioner unit could help lower costs for the UK’s estimated 1.7 million households using heating oil, which have seen the price per litre of oil trebling since the start of the Iran war, according to Samantha Mant, CEO and founder of Bristol-based Halcyan Water Conditioners.</p>
Grey belt policy continues to increase housing planning permissions with 3 in 4 major residential appeals approved2026-03-19T19:12:04+00:002026-03-19T19:12:04+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/grey-belt-policy-continues-to-increase-housing-planning-permissions-with-3-in-4-major-residential-appeals-approvedSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-PROPERTY_-_Grey_belt_policy_continues_to_increase_housing_planning_permissions_with_3_in_4_major_residential_appeals_approved1.jpg" /></p><p>New analysis from planning, design and development consultancy <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC4Dv58OZX-2FXbUjsDqghXaZM-3DPKUc_6jWoDsucP9FaN5Fexj4dxTLo85IHFVfd19pA5ynrQzGVEu16OGvM2CzIsxgFtO58fe60QRNtAEc5KMyxgpUTbgMUOWWTinwwC82s9KoGXt-2FK8ag3v-2BeGiYVinNMQzZHcAXr8gHdG39UKLDfCEaxHJPbWArkKGGo32o-2B5cMgYgg66krWdpTWdEFcjRmw2YF3KS-2BKGsmoxfemCNsUFwWP2CM8h8jmNrnKno-2FPLatqp4CXFbHF1t6-2BdfyyQwDm4Earx8QwaJqqElDKe-2B59jyWa7Q19ojiyOLHAhz7TdbAyM3jNLfmNUtmvG5r8kB8-2Be5lQF7BOdgmvmllE-2Fa30-2BB23U9V4w3M-2B5X3ykU7SA16hilxc-3D">Marrons</a> shows that grey belt policy continues to have a major impact on housing planning permissions, with 75% of major residential appeals approved since the policy’s introduction in December 2024.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-PROPERTY_-_Grey_belt_policy_continues_to_increase_housing_planning_permissions_with_3_in_4_major_residential_appeals_approved1.jpg" /></p><p>New analysis from planning, design and development consultancy <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC4Dv58OZX-2FXbUjsDqghXaZM-3DPKUc_6jWoDsucP9FaN5Fexj4dxTLo85IHFVfd19pA5ynrQzGVEu16OGvM2CzIsxgFtO58fe60QRNtAEc5KMyxgpUTbgMUOWWTinwwC82s9KoGXt-2FK8ag3v-2BeGiYVinNMQzZHcAXr8gHdG39UKLDfCEaxHJPbWArkKGGo32o-2B5cMgYgg66krWdpTWdEFcjRmw2YF3KS-2BKGsmoxfemCNsUFwWP2CM8h8jmNrnKno-2FPLatqp4CXFbHF1t6-2BdfyyQwDm4Earx8QwaJqqElDKe-2B59jyWa7Q19ojiyOLHAhz7TdbAyM3jNLfmNUtmvG5r8kB8-2Be5lQF7BOdgmvmllE-2Fa30-2BB23U9V4w3M-2B5X3ykU7SA16hilxc-3D">Marrons</a> shows that grey belt policy continues to have a major impact on housing planning permissions, with 75% of major residential appeals approved since the policy’s introduction in December 2024.</p>
AI is changing how brand information is found — and why brand newsrooms matter more than ever2026-03-18T13:38:19+00:002026-03-18T13:38:19+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/ai-is-changing-how-brand-information-is-found-%E2%80%94-and-why-brand-newsrooms-matter-more-than-everSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_AI_is_changing_how_brand_information_is_found.jpg" /></p><p>AI-driven discovery is changing how people find and evaluate brand information — and new research from Newspress suggests that brand newsrooms are becoming significantly more important as a result.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_AI_is_changing_how_brand_information_is_found.jpg" /></p><p>AI-driven discovery is changing how people find and evaluate brand information — and new research from Newspress suggests that brand newsrooms are becoming significantly more important as a result.</p>
Councils with higher spending power doing better on climate action2026-03-18T13:32:42+00:002026-03-18T13:32:42+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/councils-with-higher-spending-power-doing-better-on-climate-actionSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Councils_with_higher_spending_power_doing_better_on_climate_action.jpg" /></p><p>New analysis, published today, shows that English councils with higher spending power score higher in Climate Emergency UK’s public assessment of local councils' climate action, the Council Climate Action Scorecards.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Councils_with_higher_spending_power_doing_better_on_climate_action.jpg" /></p><p>New analysis, published today, shows that English councils with higher spending power score higher in Climate Emergency UK’s public assessment of local councils' climate action, the Council Climate Action Scorecards.</p>
King Charles greets Nigerian president Tinubu for first UK state visit in 37 years2026-03-18T13:13:11+00:002026-03-18T13:13:11+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/king-charles-greets-nigerian-president-tinubu-for-first-uk-state-visit-in-37-yearsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_King_Charles_greets_Nigerian_president_Tinubu_for_first_UK_state_visit_in_37_years.webp" /></p><p>King Charles hosting the first Nigerian state visit to the UK for 37 years, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu given a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_King_Charles_greets_Nigerian_president_Tinubu_for_first_UK_state_visit_in_37_years.webp" /></p><p>King Charles hosting the first Nigerian state visit to the UK for 37 years, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu given a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle.</p>
Shortlisted nominees announced for 24th Annual Museums + Heritage Awards2026-03-18T13:10:28+00:002026-03-18T13:10:28+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/shortlisted-nominees-announced-for-24th-annual-museums-heritage-awardsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Shortlisted_nominees_announced_for_24th_Annual_Museums_Heritage_Awards.jpg" /></p><p>Shortlisted nominees have now been announced for the 24th annual Museums + Heritage Awards which celebrate excellence across museums, galleries and cultural and heritage visitor attractions worldwide.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Shortlisted_nominees_announced_for_24th_Annual_Museums_Heritage_Awards.jpg" /></p><p>Shortlisted nominees have now been announced for the 24th annual Museums + Heritage Awards which celebrate excellence across museums, galleries and cultural and heritage visitor attractions worldwide.</p>
Viral DIY duo Georgia and Josh bring ‘Unfiltered Truth’ to National Homebuilding & Renovating Show2026-03-18T13:07:35+00:002026-03-18T13:07:35+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/viral-diy-duo-georgia-and-josh-bring-unfiltered-truth-to-national-homebuilding-renovating-showSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Viral_DIY_duo_Georgia_and_Josh_bring_Unfiltered_Truth_to_National_Homebuilding_Renovating_Show1.jpg" /></p><p>Georgia and Josh, the creators behind the fast-growing social platform <a href="https://email.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszL2OqzAQQOGnsTtH_p1hChdpeI3I2EOwEgjXRpfdt1-x2vY70inRDtlrydEgOgyEaOUSYXA85xw0uoTaajI6-NlqNsAaTJI1Ak0ERZcpzQAPY-cw0-A9IRkUXvda-FX_qTXVN7eukABmzBRI2Wfey-0K8h2X49i7cHdhR2HH8zxvdetHera03vJnFXY8Fl7SN0-pbcKOcuVSk2r85tRZ1RJ_4fEHwt2tB4IgW9z47IX7S3h9LLwvH97q14V72rldd9mPxrxeF87kUWdQg3ZBeXROTTAU5RINNnjjKAf5P9qfAAAA__8fJl2c">@thehayebarn</a>, are set to take the stage at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show this week (19-22 March, NEC), sharing their candid, budget-conscious approach to renovation in a highly anticipated masterclass session.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Viral_DIY_duo_Georgia_and_Josh_bring_Unfiltered_Truth_to_National_Homebuilding_Renovating_Show1.jpg" /></p><p>Georgia and Josh, the creators behind the fast-growing social platform <a href="https://email.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszL2OqzAQQOGnsTtH_p1hChdpeI3I2EOwEgjXRpfdt1-x2vY70inRDtlrydEgOgyEaOUSYXA85xw0uoTaajI6-NlqNsAaTJI1Ak0ERZcpzQAPY-cw0-A9IRkUXvda-FX_qTXVN7eukABmzBRI2Wfey-0K8h2X49i7cHdhR2HH8zxvdetHera03vJnFXY8Fl7SN0-pbcKOcuVSk2r85tRZ1RJ_4fEHwt2tB4IgW9z47IX7S3h9LLwvH97q14V72rldd9mPxrxeF87kUWdQg3ZBeXROTTAU5RINNnjjKAf5P9qfAAAA__8fJl2c">@thehayebarn</a>, are set to take the stage at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show this week (19-22 March, NEC), sharing their candid, budget-conscious approach to renovation in a highly anticipated masterclass session.</p>
Hundreds of BMA staff vote to take strike action2026-03-17T18:40:27+00:002026-03-17T18:40:27+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hundreds-of-bma-staff-vote-to-take-strike-actionSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Hundreds_of_BMA_staff_vote_to_take_strike_action_-_Copy.png" /></p><p>Hundreds of staff employed by the British Medical Association (BMA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a bid to secure fairer pay after years of erosion.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Hundreds_of_BMA_staff_vote_to_take_strike_action_-_Copy.png" /></p><p>Hundreds of staff employed by the British Medical Association (BMA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a bid to secure fairer pay after years of erosion.</p>
Unite fined £265,000 for breaching High Court injunction at council waste depots2026-03-17T18:36:49+00:002026-03-17T18:36:49+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/unite-fined-%C2%A3265000-for-breaching-high-court-injunction-at-council-waste-depotsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Unite_fined_265000_for_breaching_High_Court_injunction_at_council_waste_depots.jpg" /></p><p>The High Court has fined Unite the Union £265,000, after it admitted breaching terms of an injunction banning protestors from blockading the council’s waste depots.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Unite_fined_265000_for_breaching_High_Court_injunction_at_council_waste_depots.jpg" /></p><p>The High Court has fined Unite the Union £265,000, after it admitted breaching terms of an injunction banning protestors from blockading the council’s waste depots.</p>
Popular Vaisakhi celebration returns to West Park this May2026-03-17T18:33:12+00:002026-03-17T18:33:12+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/popular-vaisakhi-celebration-returns-to-west-park-this-maySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_Citys_popular_Vaisakhi_celebration_returns_to_West_Park_this_May1.JPG" /></p><p>The official countdown to 2026 Vaisakhi has begun, with thousands of visitors expected once again at Wolverhampton's premier park for the annual celebrations in May.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_Citys_popular_Vaisakhi_celebration_returns_to_West_Park_this_May1.JPG" /></p><p>The official countdown to 2026 Vaisakhi has begun, with thousands of visitors expected once again at Wolverhampton's premier park for the annual celebrations in May.</p>
Council celebrates record rise in young people getting active2026-03-16T20:58:12+00:002026-03-16T20:58:12+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/council-celebrates-record-rise-in-young-people-getting-activeSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Council_celebrates_record_rise_in_young_people_getting_active.png" /></p><p>Wolverhampton has seen a significant increase in the number of children and young people leading active lives, thanks to the City of Wolverhampton Council's commitment to tackling inactivity and promoting physical wellbeing.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Council_celebrates_record_rise_in_young_people_getting_active.png" /></p><p>Wolverhampton has seen a significant increase in the number of children and young people leading active lives, thanks to the City of Wolverhampton Council's commitment to tackling inactivity and promoting physical wellbeing.</p>
‘Never Beyond Hope’: Discover why a life is never beyond hope with Jesus - Out this week!2026-03-16T20:55:35+00:002026-03-16T20:55:35+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/never-beyond-hope-discover-why-a-life-is-never-beyond-hope-with-jesus-out-this-weekSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_Never_Beyond_Hope-Discover_why_a_life_is_never_beyond_hope_with_Jesus.jpeg" /></p><p>Is a life ever past the point of no return?</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM-RELIG_-_Never_Beyond_Hope-Discover_why_a_life_is_never_beyond_hope_with_Jesus.jpeg" /></p><p>Is a life ever past the point of no return?</p>
How to outrun this weekend's cold snap: 5 expert tips for running in the cold weather2026-03-15T18:10:30+00:002026-03-15T18:10:30+00:00https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/how-to-outrun-this-weekend-s-cold-snap-5-expert-tips-for-running-in-the-cold-weatherSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_How_to_outrun_this_weekends_cold_snap-_5_expert_tips_for_running_in_the_cold_weather.png" /></p><p>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.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_How_to_outrun_this_weekends_cold_snap-_5_expert_tips_for_running_in_the_cold_weather.png" /></p><p>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.</p>