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Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth in the West Midlands planted hundreds of trees, visited 19 care homes, and served 500 hot meals this festive season. Discover their inspiring community work.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth in the West Midlands planted hundreds of trees, visited 19 care homes, and served 500 hot meals this festive season. Discover their inspiring community work.
King Charles urges the nation to hold fast to the values of courage and community from WWII, highlighting modern heroes and the need for unity in a divisive era. Read his full address.
Amanda O'Neill, known as 'the Christmas dinner lady', is preparing over 100 festive meals for Solihull residents facing hardship. Her initiative, a tribute to a late friend, highlights incredible community spirit.
Step back to 1997 Birmingham. See the city's tribute to Diana, iconic concerts from Ozzy to Oasis, and sporting triumphs. Explore 24 archive photos showing a world before smartphones.
Birmingham New Street station hosted a free Christmas dinner for over 100 vulnerable and homeless people on Christmas Eve, offering festive cheer and community support. Read the heartwarming story.
Experience magical candlelight concerts at St Paul's Church in Birmingham this festive season. Discover performances of Christmas classics, Vivaldi, and The Wizard of Oz. Book tickets now.
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Amanda O'Neill from Solihull is preparing over 100 festive meals for locals in need this Christmas. Discover how her act of kindness honours a friend's memory.
A terrifying gun battle erupted outside a Greggs bakery in Sheldon, Birmingham. Witnesses describe shoppers with babies hiding as staff locked doors. Police are investigating.
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.
Solihull Council's cabinet approves £340,000 to finalise designs for the transformative Kingshurst village centre regeneration, including a new community, health, and retail hub. Read the latest.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.
Birmingham Airport colleagues raised £18,680.91 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity in a unique runway fun run. Discover how the 1980s-themed event brought the community together.
Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.
Owen Filer, 106, shops daily at Asda Cwmbran. Staff surprised him with a trolley of festive goodies to thank him for his incredible 24-year loyalty. Read this heartwarming Christmas story.
Discover the West Midlands towns leading a revival of independent shops and community spirit, according to the 2025 Rightmove index. Find out why residents love them.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
As 2025 ends, MP Marie Goldman reflects on the irreplaceable human spirit in Chelmsford's charities, from litter-picking to supporting veterans, proving community action beats any algorithm.
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
A man and his carer were assaulted in Birmingham city centre. The victim, a regular at the German Market, now says he is too afraid to visit this Christmas. Read his story.
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto, offering festive joy to Birmingham families facing cost-of-living pressures.
33 individuals, groups and businesses were celebrated as community champions in North Kesteven for their voluntary work and community spirit. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals the West Midlands' most joyful towns. Discover which historic spots offer the best community spirit and quality of life.
Discover Earlswood, a serene village near Birmingham with stunning lakes, a vibrant craft centre, and a community spirit that proves the smallest places have the biggest hearts. Plan your visit today.
Explore Four Oaks in Sutton Coldfield, where average house prices near £500k and a strong community spirit make it a uniquely sought-after Birmingham enclave. Discover what residents love.
Conservative councillors demand a public safety emergency in Birmingham after stabbings, but Labour says crime is falling and action is already a top priority. Read the full debate.