Community News

Severn Trent customers in Birmingham and the Black Country could capture over 140,000 litres of rainwater after taking up a free water butt, and with some long overdue rain in the forecast this week, Severn Trent is encouraging people to make use of them by reusing rainwater in their gardens.

The UK Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling regarding the protected characteristic of sex in the Equality Act 2010.

Passengers at Warwick Station will next week see the delivery of a pre-made lift shaft as part of the ongoing accessibility upgrades.

Independent inspectors, Ofsted, have rated York’s services for children and young people as Outstanding in all areas.

A new community stall giving opportunities for local organisations, schools and charities has been launched at Bilston Indoor Market.

The City of Wolverhampton Council teamed up with other local authorities recently for a 'Reverse Jobs Fair' – giving jobseekers with additional needs the chance to show off their skills to potential employers.

The Caravan and Motorhome Club is proud to have its archive Collection at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and is delighted to announce a special showcase marking the 70th anniversary of the Royal Caravan, a miniature caravan gifted to Prince Charles and Princess Anne in 1955.

After a fire forced the closure of their beloved store earlier this year, Asifa and Dean, owners of A&D Superchoice in Kingsbury, Tamworth transformed misfortune into generosity.

With the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill entering Committee stage in the House of Lords later this month, the latest thinking is that it could become law in around October or November 2025.

City of Wolverhampton Council social workers have been recognised for their 'amazing' work by a national body.

Children and young people will be able to take to the stage at one of Wolverhampton’s biggest live entertainment venues this summer thanks to a £10,000 donation from the Friends of Wolverhampton Music Service.

Ask Severn Trent’s Terry Churchill what he loves most about his job tackling gross sewer blockages and he says: “Helping customers - and reminding them what NOT to flush.”

Hundreds of thousands of people from the Sikh community marked Vaisakhi over the weekend.

Local apprentices from Chasetown-based company, Tara Group, were recently given the opportunity to attend a parliamentary skills reception hosted by Home Builders Federation (HBF) at the Houses of Parliament.

Children and young people across Wolverhampton can enjoy a wide range of free activities this Easter, thanks to the popular physical activity programme Yo! Active.

Clean-up crews are out across the city removing piles of fly-tipping and waste that has accumulated during industrial action in Birmingham.