Birmingham Youth Club Volunteers Warn of More Crime Without Services
Young volunteers at Birmingham's Springfield Centre say youth clubs prevent crime and reduce stress, as they learn CPR with the Red Cross.
Young volunteers at Birmingham's Springfield Centre say youth clubs prevent crime and reduce stress, as they learn CPR with the Red Cross.
A visit to the Springfield Project in Sparkhill reveals how youth sessions build confidence and skills, with young volunteers praising the impact on their community.
Salford residents joined a street party to celebrate the reopening of Amit Patel's One Stop store and the £700,000 raised for National Lottery Good Causes through sales at the shop.
Rowan Lowe, from Bearwood, runs Sing and Sign Birmingham, teaching 10 baby signing classes weekly. After launching in September 2024, she was ranked 12th in Club Hub UK's Top 100 Children's Activity Providers in May 2026.
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RecommendedIndependent businesses in Stourbridge, including a gym, pub, and pet store, are offering showers, meals, and supplies to families affected by the devastating wildfires that destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 others.
Merry Hill is coordinating with local organisations to support those affected by the Stourbridge wildfires, which destroyed 19 properties and scorched over 500 acres.
Eight students at Murray Park School in Mickleover spent a day packing food hampers for 20 local families, supported by a £1,000 donation and staff involvement.
Birmingham's Spirit of Pakistan festival, founded by late councillor Waseem Zaffar, faces criticism over £30,000 council funding and Pakistani state links amid Kashmiri crackdown.
Stourbridge's kind spirit is proven as donations pour into the town hall. See 15 photos capturing the community's generosity and support during a time of need.
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RecommendedStourbridge MP praises community's heroic efforts during unprecedented times, highlighting unity and resilience in the face of challenges.
Stourbridge community and businesses rally after a devastating fire near Stourbridge Golf Course injured around ten people, including a child, with pubs and tea rooms offering free support.
Old Swinford Hospital school in Stourbridge has housed families displaced by wildfires, but now asks for donations to stop as supplies are sufficient. Around 10 people were injured in the blazes.
House of Luxury, the US firm that had agreed an option to invest in the Scarlets, has been voluntarily dissolved. The company, founded by Kirsti Jane Baker, ceased trading on July 1, according to documents filed with Montana's Secretary of State.
A Birmingham nursery's seaside trip to Weston-super-Mare quadrupled to 192 people, moving Brummies to tears. Staff say it shows community spirit.
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RecommendedThe Springfield Project's Child Friendly Neighbourhood initiative in Sparkhill engages children in youth-led activities, CPR training, and environmental improvements, addressing the gap left by youth centre closures.
A £500k WMCA pilot on Tipton's Park Lane Estate has helped residents overcome depression, learn English, and find work, with solar panels and community allotments also part of the scheme.
Twelve volunteers from Markerstudy Group and Auto Windscreens spent a day at Charlie's Place Animal Sanctuary in Pilsley, caring for around 100 animals and completing vital maintenance tasks.
Peterborough residents, led by Neighbourhood Watch coordinator Alan Paul, cleaned graffiti along a pathway to Cherry Tree Park in Woodston, improving the area's look and community spirit.
Dudley councillors have opposed a takeaway's bid to extend opening hours until 4am, citing noise and anti-social behaviour concerns near a 24-hour McDonald's.
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RecommendedA year after flags appeared across Weoley Castle, they remain. The Dispatch investigates the group behind them, the arrests, and the community's embrace.
Phoenix FM's new studio at Thorndon Country Park hosted its first official guests, SNAP charity, discussing summer support for families with additional needs.
A year after the flag frenzy started in Weoley Castle, the flags remain, and the group behind them has faced arrests, charges, and bans. But the community's display persists.
St John Ambulance's Tamworth Brass Band, established in 1942, invites musicians of all abilities to join weekly rehearsals every Wednesday in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
The Billesley Ark in Birmingham runs a food pantry where locals pay £5.50 for £20 worth of supermarket food, plus community support.
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RecommendedRainbow buddy benches installed in Linthorpe, Teesside, encourage residents to sit, chat, and reduce loneliness, with plans to expand.
A Birmingham nursery's seaside trip drew 192 people to Weston-super-Mare, giving many families their first beach visit, funded by EYPP.
The Milestone in Willenhall, once notorious for drug use on the bar, is now a finalist for Best Community Pub in the Great British Pub Awards after a stunning transformation.
Irish Centre Birmingham's free Sports & Community Open Day on 9 August 2026 features Gaelic football, boxing, Irish dancing, live music, and family fun in Kings Heath.
Birmingham Council confirms the former Malcolm Locker Youth Centre in Erdington will be revived by the Redeemed Christian Church of God for community activities, including youth programs and foodbank services.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Police launch appeal after a theft and assault in Birmingham. Officers are seeking witnesses and information following the incident, which left a victim injured.