“Black History Month is always an opportunity for us all to reflect on Britain’s diversity and rich culture, as well as serving as a reminder of the inequality that still exists. This year, more so than others, the significance of Black History Month cannot be overlooked.  Following the referendum result we have seen a rise in racist attacks and xenophobic hate crimes reminding us that we must remain vigilant against division, and always celebrate our differences as well as our shared humanity and compassion."

Older residents in Haringey who need a helping hand for jobs around the house can call on a new service being unveiled by Haringey Council, Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group and Homes for Haringey today. The new service allows residents aged 60 and over to get a range of DIY jobs carried out easily and quickly at an affordable price. The service has been jointly commissioned by Haringey Council and Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group to be carried out by Homes for Haringey until April 2017 and replaces a previous scheme that was run by Age UK.

A main thoroughfare in Birmingham will be awash with colour as Soho Road, in Handsworth, welcomes the annual festival of light with Diwali 2016. Hosted by the Soho Road BID team, it is expected that this, the West Midlands largest Diwali festival will attract thousands to the inner-city street that will spread from Holyhead Road all the way to Soho Hill - caters to approximately 250,000 residents in the vicinity.

Following the launch of a three-year national partnership with the NSPCC earlier this year, QHotels is inviting children to 'take over' at its golf resorts as the group looks to raise £300,000 for the charity. The leading hotel brand, the UK's largest golf resort operator, first introduced its enterprising 'kids in charge' initiative across its hotels this summer and has now extended the fun scheme to its golfing venues across England and Scotland.

“I was always looking forward to Black History Month 2016, as it will provide, as it does every year, the opportunity to learn more about the history and heritage of our communities here in Britain. At the heart of the Labour Party is the promise to always campaign for equality, equality of rights and opportunity for all. As a lifelong campaigner for equal rights I will do all I can as Leader to ensure the Party delivers on that promise."

“Black History Month is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the myriad of contributions Black people have made to our country and to London. Throughout October I will be joining Londoners from all backgrounds at a variety of events across the city to pay tribute to our African and African Caribbean communities and all they have done to add to the life of the capital, helping to make it one of the most diverse, vibrant and successful places on the planet."