Council fixers may stay in Birmingham until 2028
The government's lead commissioner warns a 'that'll do' attitude must be broken for Birmingham City Council to recover. Key financial deadlines are set for early 2025.
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Leeds Creates 8 New Wild Spaces for Butterflies and People
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by local funding and community action. Find out how to get involved.
Polar bear arrives at Yorkshire park for brother reunion
Polar bear Brodie has moved to Yorkshire Wildlife Park's Project Polar, where he may be reunited with his brother Hamish after five years apart. Experts are monitoring his introduction to the other bears.
Coventry Opticians Join Giving Tree Project for Christmas
Specsavers stores in Canley and Cheylesmore are now collection points for The Giving Tree Project, run by Coventry City Mission. Donate new gifts, toys, or festive supplies to help hundreds of local children this Christmas.
Holly Hagan's sister died from MDMA overdose, inquest hears
Darci Rose Gibson, 19, died from multi-organ failure after taking MDMA at Manchester's Warehouse Project. The inquest confirmed high levels of the drug. Read the full story.
Grimsargh School Wins £25k for Playground Revamp
Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
Storm-felled oak transformed into resin table by Oxfordshire man
An Oxfordshire IT manager saved a 70-year-old family oak tree, transforming it with beer caps and resin into a stunning table. His DIY project, using tools under £65, created a new centrepiece. Read the inspiring story of upcycling and family legacy.
RWE's £200m Battery Storage Project for Wales
Energy giant RWE has secured financial closure for a major £200m battery storage facility in Pembrokeshire. Construction starts 2026, boosting UK grid stability and supporting 300,000 homes. Read the full details.
West Midlands homes auctioned for £50k each
Three vacant properties in the Black Country go under the hammer in December with a £50,000 guide price. Ideal for developers or DIY projects, they need full refurbishment.
Speke project awarded £7,842 to fight food waste
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
Mayor brands HS2 scrap calls 'dangerous' for region
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker condemns Reform UK's 'reckless' call to scrap HS2, warning it threatens billions in investment and future jobs. Read the full clash.
70 Arrests in West Midlands Knife Crime Crackdown
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
Boy and man charged in Birmingham knife incidents
A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been charged with knife offences in Birmingham after a machete and lock knife were recovered in separate police stops. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Brentwood School Building Project Fails, MP Angry
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
105 Native Trees Planted at Duckyls Farm
Diagrama Community Services plants 105 native broadleaf saplings at Duckyls Farm, creating a wildlife-friendly habitat and empowering people with disabilities. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity.
Birmingham's New Stadium: 5 City Transformations
Discover how Birmingham City's new 62,000-seat stadium and Sports Quarter project will boost the economy, create jobs, and put the city on the global map. A new era begins.
Birmingham's New 62,000-Seat Stadium Unveiled
Birmingham City FC reveals plans for a new 62,000-seat stadium, 'The Powerhouse', set to transform the city into a global sports and culture destination. Discover the project's huge economic impact.
Blaenau Gwent school wins prestigious community award
Pen-y-Cwm School in Ebbw Vale has transformed unused grounds into a thriving wildlife haven, winning the Community Transformation Award. Discover how pupils and community created this sustainable space.
Birmingham City FC's New Stadium Design Unveiled
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner reveals ambitious 62,000-capacity stadium design as part of city-transforming Sports Quarter project. Discover the vision.
Manchester approves 1,732 homes and £1bn project
Manchester's planning committee is set to approve over 1,700 new homes, a new shopping centre, and a key phase of a £1.7bn project. Discover the details of the city's transformation.
West Country flood defence to boost economy by £1.4bn
A major new £120m flood defence scheme in the West Country is predicted to boost the regional economy by £1.4bn and create thousands of new jobs. Discover how this infrastructure protects communities.
Alleyway transformed into colourful community space
A once-neglected alleyway in North Ormesby has been transformed into a vibrant community space through resident collaboration. Discover how local families and artists created beautiful murals.
Sutton Coldfield care home and nursery build bird boxes
Residents at Bishops Manor care home teamed up with Little Ripley Day Nursery for a DIY bird box project. This intergenerational initiative aims to preserve traditional skills and promote sustainability.
World's Smallest Theatre Reopens After Fire
The Theatre of Small Convenience in Malvern, the world's smallest theatre, has triumphantly reopened after a devastating fire. Discover how this 12-seat venue was saved.
Pre-Loved Clothes Sale for Mental Health Patients
A pre-loved clothes sale in Chelmsford this Saturday raises money to buy new underwear for patients in acute mental health wards. Support the Community Clothes Cycle project!
Domino Art: Mars & Humbugs Transform Accessibility Awareness
Discover how innovative domino art featuring Mars bars and humbugs is breaking down barriers and creating conversations about accessibility in our community.
Wythenshawe Park wetlands restoration boosts wildlife
Manchester's beloved Wythenshawe Park is embarking on an exciting ecological transformation as its precious ponds and wetlands receive vital restoration work to support local biodiversity.
Rochdale Music Stories launches with celebrity spectacle
Rochdale's vibrant music heritage takes centre stage as Music Stories project kicks off with celebrity appearances and unforgettable performances at town hall extravaganza.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Students transform cardboard into sustainable furniture
Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.
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