Social Media Aids West Midlands Police in Catching Criminals
Social media has become a vital tool for West Midlands Police, with a 200% increase in user data requests from 2020-2025. Cases include paedophiles, drug dealers, and illegal dog breeders.
Category : Community Groups
New Community Hub Opens in Birmingham
A new community hub has opened in Birmingham, offering support services, activities, and resources for local residents of all ages.
Annington Donation Boosts School Memorial Garden
Annington donated over £600 worth of plants and contractors volunteered time to restore William Farr Secondary School's memorial garden in Scampton, honoring WWII heritage.
Cheshire College Fun Day: May 9 at Three Campuses
Cheshire College – South & West hosts a free Community Fun Day on May 9, 11am-2pm, across Chester, Crewe, and Ellesmere Port campuses with activities for all ages.
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Folkestone Rotary Club Pioneers Flexible Volunteering Model
Channel Rotary in Folkestone launches 'Friends of Rotary' model, attracting over 70 supporters at inaugural event. New flexible approach boosts community projects and sets national example for modern volunteering.
Dog's Clever Canal Walk Outshines Distracted Owner
A Border Collie named Walter outsmarts his phone-obsessed owner during a canal walk, gathering a flock of ducks, chickens, and squirrels before a swan causes chaos.
Birmingham Youth Centres: Closures and Hope
Hannah Ahmed called dozens of Birmingham youth centres, finding many closed but some reopened. From 59 in 2011 to 16 in 2024, the decline is stark, yet new hubs offer hope.
Ilkeston Scouts Celebrate St George's Day with Parade
21st Ilkeston Scout Group marked St George's Day with games, barbecue, and a parade to church, renewing promises and celebrating Chief Scout's Awards.
Erewash Cub Scouts District Quiz Night Thriller
All 14 Erewash Cub Scout packs took part in a competitive district quiz, with White Six winning after a tie-breaker. The event highlighted the benefits of scouting and the need for volunteers.
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Half of Brits never shared cuppa with neighbours, study finds
New research reveals nearly half of UK adults have never had tea with neighbours, with one in 10 not knowing anyone on their street. Experts warn of rising loneliness.
Walsall Councillor Workload: Cheema and Samra Top List
Freedom of Information data reveals Councillor Simran Cheema and Suky Samra handled over a quarter of all enquiries among Walsall's 60 councillors from Feb 2025 to Feb 2026.
Solihull Women's Stride Squad: Walking for Friendship and Support
Solihull Women's Stride Squad (SWSS) is a female-only walking group meeting twice weekly at Malvern & Brueton Park. No fees or membership required. Over 3,000 women participate, offering support for mental health, grief, and loneliness.
Solihull mums' walking group hits 3,000 members
Keeley Skelding and Vicky Evans founded Solihull Women's Stride Squad after 100 women turned up for a park walk. Now with 3,000 members, the group boosts mental health.
Craft and Friendship Group Transforms Lives in Cardiff
A Salvation Army craft group in Cardiff is bringing people together through knitting, crochet, and nattering, providing friendship and support to over 20 members weekly.
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Rotarians Help Spruce Up Lumb Millennium Green
Rossendale Rotarians and Friends of Lumb Millennium Green held a clean-up, applying preservative to fences and benches, planting bushes, and preparing for a Fitness and Fun event on July 5.
Rossendale Ramblers: Tough Walks, Stunning Views
Rossendale Ramblers faced wind and tough terrain on walks in Yorkshire and Lancashire, enjoying magnificent views and wildlife sightings.
Leicester Community Raises £3,300 for Playground Upgrade
Friends of Church Lane Gardens launch campaign to upgrade playground, raising £3,300. Plans include inclusive equipment, accessible picnic bench, and wheelchair roundabout.
Volunteers Transform School Eco Garden for Summer Term
Water Plus volunteers helped create a sensory garden at Co-op Academy Grove, providing an outdoor classroom for the Eco Club and promoting sustainability.
Birmingham killer Andrew Behan found dead in prison
Andrew Behan, who fatally attacked his friend at an HMO in Aston and went drinking afterwards, has died at HMP Stoke Heath. An investigation is ongoing.
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Coalition Condemns Far-Right Group's Role in St George's Parade
Anti-racist groups and faith communities urge Shirley St George's Parade organisers to cut ties with Raise the Colours, calling it a divisive far-right organisation.
St Mary's Women's Breakfast & Holy Trinity Costumes Sale
Weekly church news: St Mary's women's breakfast, Holy Trinity youth theatre costumes for sale, St Chad's concerts, and more from Rochdale churches.
Asylum Seeker Jailed for Running Drugs Line
Mariglen Malaj, 26, was jailed for two years and nine months after being caught running a cocaine supply line in Rugeley, Staffordshire, despite claiming he was unable to work.
Army Cadets Restore Bacup Gravestones After Break-in
Lancashire Army Cadets, aged 12-18, restored gravestones in Bacup after a break-in at a storage facility, boosting community spirits.
Volunteer Drivers Needed for North Broxtowe Transport
Eastwood Volunteer Bureau seeks more drivers to help elderly and vulnerable residents access medical appointments, shopping, and social activities across North Broxtowe.
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Groby Man Turns Neglected Land into Floral Beauty
Martin Johnson of Groby is celebrated for turning neglected patches of land into stunning floral displays, funded and maintained by himself, bringing joy to the community.
Raise the Colours Rejects Politically Motivated Claims
Raise the Colours and leader Ryan Bridge hit back at a BirminghamLive opinion article, denying the flagging operation is politically motivated or divisive.
Birmingham Islamic School Not Closing, Evening Classes End
Jami'ah Khadijatul Kubra madrasa in Small Heath faces closure due to financial struggles, but its main school, Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School, remains open with a 'good' Ofsted rating.
Rossendale Ramblers Cover 31 Miles Across Four Diverse Walks
Rossendale Ramblers enjoyed 31 miles across four walks with varied weather. Upcoming walks include a hidden valley route and a scenic 10-mile trek.
Walsall Campaign Against School on Woodland
A new campaign group, Keep Reedswood Green, has formed in Walsall to oppose a £50 million school development that would destroy over 13 acres of woodland at Reedswood Park.
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Sacked Morrisons manager to join protest after 29 years
Sean Egan, sacked after 29 years at Morrisons for confronting a shoplifter who spat at him, will attend a peaceful protest in Aldridge on Saturday.
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