Dear Birmingham…
Following yesterday’s storyabout a city centre park, environmental campaigners have issued a letter to the city.
Independent Wolverhampton cinema becomes community award winner
Warning about Light House’s future as venue celebrates.
TV legend says – “Watching butterflies is good for you!”
Sir David Attenborough calls on West Midlands to help Big Butterfly Count.
Hat hat trick trick hero hero
Bob Haywood writes about his revived football career.
Birmingham photographer to be given honorary doctorate
Richard Lutz reports on a city artist who portrays his hometown through the telling eye of a monochrome lens
Charity boost to homeless fight
Enterprise Rent-A-Car donates £6,000 to West Midlands Homelessness Task Force.
Schools showcase healthy eating
Birmingham pupils showcase their passion for healthy eating, cooking and growing.
Birmingham MPs back Red Cross at parliamentary reception
Call for more public support after record year for emergency organisation.
Free train travel for Transplant Games competitors
West Midlands Railway to provide travel and help raise organ donor awareness.
Celebrate Black Country Day with #MadeintheBlackCountry
Black Country LEP encourages local businesses to get involved.
Prince’s Trust opens new centre in Birmingham
Helping young people develop skills and encouraging business ideas.
Birmingham firm helps huge project at Grenfell Tower
Assistance sent in response to DIY SOS call.
WMCA award grant to employment support pilot
Scheme to help disadvantaged into work given the go-ahead.
Dance programme a hit with city communities
Bollywood fitness classes bring “life-changing” results to Birmingham’s isolated.
Solihull School head launches social media crusade
Campaign aims to help parents deal with children and social media.
Birmingham support programme inspires refugee
Young refugee ‘gives back’ by volunteering with charity project.
Mayor warning for region’s bosses
Lack of diversity amongst bosses risks damaging the economy and wider society.
Moseley Festival launched
Wide-ranging programme of attractions for community event.
Scouting for girls
Scouting group set for Symphony Hall date.
New Birmingham photography competition launches
Environmentally-based competition for 16-25 year olds offers chance to be exhibited.
Resident MAC band to play arena
Outdoor performance for young musicians.
Voluntary groups come together for Mayor’s weekend
Fun for all as Mayor’s Community Weekend gets National Lottery backing.
Fire warning for Birmingham elderly
Most vulnerable people in the city targeted in fire safety scheme.
Mayor launches Faith Action Plan
Faiths unite to help Mayor tackle key issues.
Birmingham health charities win awards
Funding and development support prizes for wellbeing groups.
Campaign launched to highlight West Midlands criminal gangs
Help halt the harm criminal gangs cause in your community.
Award success for Kingstanding upcycling project
Praise for environmental and community impact.
From refugee to award winner
Young Birmingham refugee wins Asian Women of Achievement Award.
Rangers sweep to success in first year of operation
Cinderella service improves residents’ living environment and helps recycling.
£10,000 raised for cancer charity
Breast cancer service benefits from community group fundraising.