Women's clothing retailer Fabrik has closed its store at Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre for the second time in 18 months. New owners plan to transform the space into a community hub.
A large group of travellers have pitched caravans on a car park near Gallagher Retail Park in Wednesbury, home to B&Q, IKEA, and other stores. Sandwell Council has been contacted for comment.
Discover how dogs use cunning tactics to get extra food and learn essential training tips for walking and obedience from expert Vic Barlow.
Liam Slade, 25, asked Grace Woodman, 24, to be his girlfriend by hanging a handwritten bedsheet message from a bridge above the A41 in Bicester.
Discover Kingswinford, a friendly West Midlands town with a beautiful community, village feel, and a market that gets busy in sunny weather. Free parking available.
Two students from Whitworth Community High School received Mayor's Young Achiever awards for their outstanding contributions to guiding, volunteering, and fundraising.
Youth provisions decline across the UK, leaving Birmingham's young people with fewer safe spaces. Residents share concerns about lack of investment.
Hyndburn Ramblers seek new members for summer countryside walks in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the Lake District. Join weekly treks on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Dads across the West Midlands are learning to style their daughters' hair through 'Plaits and Pints' workshops, combining hairstyling lessons with social pints.
Birmingham groups joined the Million Acts of Hope campaign with interfaith events and community celebrations, highlighting everyday kindness and solidarity across the West Midlands.
Haslingden and Helmshore Civic Pride volunteers merge with Civic Pride Rossendale, celebrating years of community gardening and litter picking achievements.
Schools, charities, and local groups in Warrington have until May 22 to apply for a share of £10,000 from the Grappenhall Heys Community Fund, aimed at empowering neighbourhood projects.
West Midlands Police are investigating after bones were discovered at allotments in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Most bones are not human, but one is being tested.
See our interactive map showing the spread of Birmingham City Council-run youth centres, with only 13 remaining after years of cuts.
Bright Ways Community CIC, supporting older adults with memory challenges, moves to Enderby Leisure Centre and receives £5,000 from Persimmon Homes North Midlands.
HOME, a pioneering fostering agency, launches in Greater Manchester to help carers secure suitable housing, aiming to keep siblings together and reduce placement barriers.
Taylor Wimpey North Thames has donated wellie racks worth over £500 to High Leigh Primary School in Hoddesdon, supporting outdoor play and learning.
A new food hub has opened at the Abrahamic Foundation in Quinton, offering a dignified shopping experience to help residents facing the cost of living crisis in Birmingham.
Feedo Needo, a community cafe in Digbeth, offers free meals, haircuts, and hygiene products to those in need, with support from volunteers and local businesses.
Erdington Academy turned its main hall into a pop-up prom boutique, offering free dresses and suits to 60 students for the upcoming prom.
Historic market town Warwick, just 45 minutes from Birmingham, has been named among the best places to live in England by Muddy Stilettos.
Shafique Fazal, a dedicated community leader, has been awarded the Freeman of Broxtowe, the highest honour from Broxtowe Borough Council, for his decades of service.
Rossendale Ramblers had a busy week with walks ranging from nine to twelve miles, including Pendle Hill and Standedge Canal Tunnel. Upcoming walks and holiday details announced.
Thieves using angle grinders and a van ram-raided Griffins Gaming in Digbeth, stealing cash and Warhammer items, causing thousands in damage.
Three East Leake residents received Royal Humane Society awards for performing CPR and guiding emergency services after a cardiac arrest at the allotments on 28 January 2026.
Residents in Tameside worked with Groundwork and the council to turn two neglected alleyways into clean, green community spaces, improving safety and fostering neighborly bonds.
St John Ambulance is calling for youth leaders and helpers in Kent to support Badgers and Cadets. Volunteers gain skills and training while inspiring the next generation.
Civic Pride Rossendale receives a generous donation of quality hand tools from Make (NW) Ltd, boosting their ability to prepare local gardens for summer. The group seeks more volunteers and donations.
Discover the full list of Birmingham City Council youth centres, including 13 operational hubs and a new Young Futures Hub opening in August 2026.
Schnapps from Essex Therapy Dogs appeared on Eat My Brunch, showcasing how therapy dogs help anxious flyers, hospital patients, and students across Essex.