Community News

Bilston Community Shop, one of a network across the city, marked its first anniversary birthday to thank the volunteers who’ve worked so hard to make it a success.

A Ganesh idol being carried on a chariot in a procession of dancing and music was at the centre of Hindu celebrations as the Swindon Hindu Centre celebrated Ganesh Utsav, a religious celebration commemorating the birth of the Hindu god Ganesha.

Cristiano Ronaldo might not be playing in a popular football league anymore, but his popularity doesn’t seem to subside.

An airshow in the skies above the Imperial War Museum Duxford and a service at Westminster Abbey have commemorated the Battle of Britain.

Following the retirement of the Dean Emeritus of Worcester, the Very Revd Peter Atkinson last month, the Vice-Dean, the Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards has been appointed as Interim Dean by the Bishop of Worcester, the Right Revd Dr John Inge.

On 14 September, former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell (DFC AE FRICS), 102, took part in an extraordinary fundraising challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, London’s Air Ambulance and The Royal College of Nursing Foundation.

This month marks the celebration of Catch the Bus Month, organised by Bus Users UK, and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is participating by hosting an event at Millennium Place in Coventry.

With a decade of CX Exchange events having passed, they are extending their thanks to members of the CX community who consistently push boundaries, strive for excellence and lead the field in customer experience.

WaterSafe, the national register of approved plumbers and water contractors, is sharing five top tips students need to know before they move into student accommodation.

Over 10,000 people are missing after Storm Daniel tore through Libya on September 10th, triggering deadly flooding.

The Army’s newly formed reserve Multi-Role Medical Regiment has held its first parade in Centenary Square, Birmingham.

International humanitarian charity Human Appeal dispatched a team of Aid experts after the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, to support its local partner on the ground in Morocco in the distribution of initial aid for those impacted by the disaster.

Communities across the West Midlands hosted over 100 events after being awarded over £170,000 of National Lottery funding as part of the first West Midlands Mayor’s Community Weekend since the pandemic.

Water company Severn Trent is asking customers to check out it’s Priority Service Register, to make sure anyone who could do with an extra hand, or a tailored personalised service is benefiting.

The Grange Care Centre in Stanford in the Vale has received a donation of wildlife-friendly items from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to help its residents be at one with nature.

As they returned for a new term at school, some pupils were ready, willing and more rounded than ever before after a positive, fun-filled summer of self-learning, self-development and deserved reward.

From a project supported by Prison Link, ‘Refocus for Kids Awards’ presentation saw children from Birmingham and Sandwell, in the West Midlands, from 11 years old, and upwards, acknowledged for their contributions made in making their communities a brighter and sharing one to live in, as they grow and make their respective contributions to that end.