Community News

Severn Trent’s ‘NeighbourGOOD’ scheme is back as the water company looks to find community projects that could benefit from grants of up to £2,500 – plus hands-on help from its own team of volunteers.

Birmingham's global influence in jewellery making has been recognised by being granted World Craft City Status.

More than 800,000 people across the West Midlands are seeing real improvements in their lives thanks to a £13 million investment in grassroots community projects, announced Mayor Richard Parker.

In streets, parks, and community centres across the West Midlands, thousands of lives are being quietly transformed.

A free family fun day will be held in Wolverhampton to mark Armed Forces Day 2025.

For an entire generation growing up the 1980s and 1990s, Rik Mayall was one of the most familiar - and fascinating - faces on television.

In a vibrant showcase of faith, culture, and unity, West Midlands Police hosted its inaugural Vaisakhi celebration on Saturday, May 24, at the force’s Tally Ho! training centre in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police chief constable has joined other senior officers and MI5 in calling for the Government to give them enough funding amid pressures from the latest plans to release prisoners early.

The Midlands-based charity zoo is pleased to announce the successful arrival of two Humboldt penguin chicks and a baby De Brazza’s monkey, both species which are part of important European conservation programmes.

There’s a novel idea turning pages in a new Leicestershire community this May and it’s bound to bring the community together.

Dr King G Mall BEM and MLSS (Midland Langar Seva Society) organised a special fundraising event for all the family to take part in.

New care home marks a vibrant first month with dancing, duck-feeding, and disco fever!

The school run has been made safer for more pupils following the introduction of traffic calming measures by City of Wolverhampton Council.

City of Wolverhampton Council is reminding high street shops and stores that from Sunday, June 1, it will be illegal to sell or supply single-use or disposable vapes.

A housebuilder is shining a spotlight on one of its most sought-after property styles at its Ceres Rise development in Swaffham, where a selection of four bedroom homes remain available.

Social impact investor Resonance has won a national award for its work tackling homelessness alongside Developing Health & Independence, a social inclusion charity headquartered in Bath.