Community News

Tributes to Alex Salmond continued to be paid across the political spectrum following the death of former Scotland's First Minister and ex-SNP (Scottish National Party) leader Alex Salmond, who collapsed and died suddenly at an event in North Macedonia.

It's that time of the year when the shops are filling up with gift ideas, the butchers are taking orders, and the weather is turning wintery as Christmas quickly approaches.

Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is honoured to have two inspirational colleagues shortlisted for this year’s high-profile Anti-Slavery Day Awards.

One of the highlights of this year’s Black History Month sees written and directed Mervyn Weir’s highly acclaimed ‘Jamaica Love’ receiving two nominations from the Black British Theatre Awards 2024.

In celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to explore The Six Triple Eight, a film set to make waves on Netflix.

A Staffordshire packaging company has secured a gold medal after its design and material knowledge created a new Boccia ramp that will make the sport more accessible.

Former Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth 100 metres champion Linford Christie was the guest of honour at Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton as part of a tour of some of JLR’s UK manufacturing sites.

Property seekers in Essex are being encouraged to find out about the benefits of three-storey homes, both in terms of flexible living and as a long-term investment.

Caerphilly County Borough Council is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing renovations at Newbridge Leisure Centre’s swimming pool.

A Severn Trent competition that challenged people to explore its visitor sites and other green spaces and capture the moments on camera has found its winners. 

Cyber Monday tends to be a day of highest online shopping and great deals.

Network Rail and the Department for Transport have announced a five-point plan that aims to improve the functioning of Euston station and deliver a better passenger experience while it undergoes longer-term design changes.

At next month’s UN Climate Change Conference COP29, world leaders will assemble to discuss how to tackle the climate crisis.

Great Central Railway invites you to experience one of Leicestershire’s most exciting events of the year – the Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza at Quorn & Woodhouse Station on Tuesday, 5th November 2024.

Birmingham’s leading virtual reality venue, Sandbox VR, is launching the third instalment of their ground-breaking zombie series, Deadwood, ready for the Halloween season.

Erdington’s newest care home is asking the community for their help to find a name – and there’s a £250 prize for the winner.