Community News

The second ‘International Day of Birmingham’ (IDOB), featuring comedian Joe Lycett, was held in the city as tributes to an alliance of places called Birmingham around the world comprised of events yesterday, which included the raising of a 'United States of Birmingham' flag in Victoria Square, in the UK’s own.

Rachel Reeves has fired the starting gun on the Government’s landmark Regional Investment Summit, pledging that “no region will be locked out of investment”.

A unique training centre has opened in Birmingham to help prepare transport providers and the emergency services for major incidents on the railway.

Birmingham New Street will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its £750m redevelopment this weekend which helped transform it into a modern and flagship railway station.

In a wide-ranging interview with Sir Lenny Henry for the latest edition of Representology, acclaimed journalist, newsreader and presenter Clive Myrie reflects on his career, the state of public broadcasting, and media diversity in Britain today.

On behalf of the Electoral Committee, the Jamaican High Commission, London, wishes to inform of the upcoming elections for representatives to serve on both the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC).

A successful collaboration between a Smethwick independent charitable organisation and a local leisure provider is significantly improving the physical and mental well-being of participants, while fostering a strong, inclusive community.

Councillors have backed a strategy designed to further enhance community safety and improve quality of life across Wolverhampton and described as a “commitment to real lasting change”.

Thirty people have been behind the scenes at Birmingham New Street to celebrate the city's heritage and the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.

Wolverhampton Council is doubling down on its efforts to ensure roadworks carried out by utility companies on city roads are completed quickly and correctly.

An unlicensed waste carrier has been prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council after household rubbish was found strewn across graves at a city church.

As part of this year’s London Community Excellence Awards, they are thrilled to share an added opportunity for aspiring young artists.

A stunning new sculpture reflecting Wolverhampton’s motto has been unveiled in the grounds of the city’s central church.

In collaboration with Sony Music UK and the Emmanuel family, Nubian Jak unveiled a Blue Plaque dedicated to the legendary David Victor Emmanuel - better known as Reggae legend, Smiley Culture.

Network Rail is inviting residents and station users to provide their views on plans for a permanent public right of way over the West Coast Main Line at Leighton Buzzard station to help secure local connectivity.

Blackheath’s much-loved Everest Inn is set to sparkle this autumn with the return of its spectacular Diwali celebrations on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October - an event that has become a highlight of the local social calendar.