Community News

The upcoming papal conclave, set to begin on May 7, could mark a defining moment in the history of the Catholic Church.

easyJet is celebrating the arrival of two additional aircraft at its Birmingham Airport base, supporting 800 jobs* as the fourth aircraft in the airline’s Birmingham fleet arrived, with a fifth arriving next month.

Would-be street racers are being warned that they could face jail if they breach a High Court injunction in place across the Black Country.

Residents will be able to get a first glimpse of the newly refurbished and renovated East Wing gallery spaces at Bruce Castle Museum and Archive during the Bruce Castle Heritage Quarter (BCHQ) Open Day today (4 May 2025).

If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is a long shot, though some are cautiously optimistic that Pope Francis’ successor could be a Black cardinal from their continent.

Unsung heroes from the world of sport, business, environment, arts, community and education were celebrated at a charity ball in Dudley.

Ten fraudsters have been sentenced after pocketing over £320,000 by making false claims for collisions that were deliberately induced or never took place.

Severn Trent’s Luke Hufton has revealed his grossest day in the job – lifting a manhole cover to discover multiple fatbergs in the sewer.

His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Ed Davis CB CBE as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.

People have been invited to the ‘United in Faith - Black Country Faith Event’, on Tuesday 13th May 12.30 - 3.30pm, at the Bethel Convention Centre, in West Bromwich.

Imaginative and thought-provoking, the 52-day devotional ‘What Happened Next?’ explores the impact encountering God had on biblical characters.

A peregrine livestream at Worcester Cathedral has been viewed over half a million times on You Tube as the chicks hatch – surpassing last year’s total views for the whole season!

West Coast Main Line passengers are being advised to check before they travel ahead of important railway upgrades over the Early May Bank Holiday.

Iverley View, Barchester Healthcare’s new luxury care home in Stourbridge, has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by Elizabeth Foster, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, in front of invited guests from the local community.

As the bells of Rome toll in solemn farewell, the world pauses to honour the life and spiritual legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis, a humble servant of God, a peacemaker, and a global moral voice for humanity.

Erdington Councillors Robert Alden and Gareth Moore are celebrating success after it was confirmed that Erdington High Street will get a new dedicated Police team in addition to the Ward based team that covers the Birmingham suburb.