Community News

Mr and Mrs Claus and onlooking passengers at Birmingham New Street station were all in shock when Darren popped the question to his girlfriend of over three years, Rachael, just before Christmas in Santa’s sleigh!

Online rental platform lettingaproperty.com is calling for landlords to take a strategic approach to their property management in 2024, to help them navigate legislative changes, market trends and fiscal considerations over the year ahead.

The funeral of Benjamin Zephaniah was held after his death at the age of 65.

Staff working at Wolverhampton’s Family Hubs are being shown tips and tricks delivered through Adult Education Wolverhampton’s popular Multiply courses so they can share them with families.

A care home in Edgbaston has unveiled its very own sports bar with the help of former England cricketer Kabir Ali, and Roger Newman, CEO of The Cricket Foundation.

Severn Trent Green Power is gearing up for a sustainable holiday season as it anticipates turning over 10,000 tonnes of Christmas leftovers into renewable energy.

Plans to install bus lanes on a busy east Birmingham commuter route have been brought forward to keep services running smoothly during a major long-term road closure.

Platform, which provides Shared Ownership homes in West Midlands has donated over £138,000 to charities and communities in the last financial year.

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after an injured dog was left abandoned tied to a slide in a children’s playground just days before Christmas.

Research conducted by BakeAway, the UK’s leading manufacturer of pastry, dough, and pancakes, has revealed that it’s out with expensive days out this year and in with festivities at home.

A bakery in London will be opening its doors on Christmas Day and giving out free coffees and pastries.

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Identical twins have become world-wide TikTok sensations after showing off their super-slick dance moves in their spare time – and attracting over seven million subscribers.

Iconic retail, dining and leisure venue, Bullring & Grand Central, is a must-visit destination in the region this Twixmas – the term used to describe the period between Boxing Day and New Year.

The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has unveiled new design images for a revamped Witton Railway Station as plans to overhaul the station take a significant step forward.

Advent is a good time to consider how the Church talks about lightness and darkness, and the impact that this can have on people of colour, a recent World Council of Churches (WCC) seminar has heard.