Birmingham charity announces new community fund

LoveBrum announces new funding grant for Impact Week.

Mural unveiled at Wolverhampton station

Wolverhampton station artwork celebrates city landmarks and history.

Urgent appeal launched for black blood donors

670 new donors needed at Birmingham Donor Centre.

Transforming Narratives project presents photography exhibition

Waterways photographs from Bangladesh and Birmingham to be displayed.

Reward offered after pensioner’s death

Charity offers £5,000 reward following a pensioner’s death following burglary at her home.

Hair help for foster parents

Afro haircare specialist launches dedicated hair education programme for foster parents and children.

Celebratory thanks to blood donors

Centurions honoured at awards event.

Older people in Birmingham “feel alive” through dance

Weekly classes help older Brummies find their feet, socialise and make friends.

Mums encouraged to take part in nationwide event

Local cafes join national campaign to support breastfeeding mums.

Dance takes centre stage in new Birmingham initiative

Diane Parkes writes about a new educational dance programme.

Boost for social housing in the Midlands

Midland Heart surpasses target for home building.

Station benefits from access investment

Jess Phillips MP welcomes scheme to improve access at Stechford station.

Step free access for more local stations

More railway stations across the West Midlands to become accessible for all.

Council united in support for No Outsiders programme

Conservative motion of support receives city council backing.

Funding boost for Wolverhampton independent cinema

Light House fundraiser shining bright with two weeks to go.

Youth orchestra to play at Conservatoire

National Orchestra for All brings WordPlay to Birmingham.

Perry Common revitalisation project almost complete

A new community – 25 years in the making.

Funding enables park date for Sutton children’s opera

Storytelling and music combine in a new commission for Sutton Coldfield.

Plans for Birmingham school announced

Handsworth School for Girls bids for Selective Schools Expansion Fund.

Birmingham launches citizen consultation on environment

Take part in the Big Green Conversation.

Black Country businesses asked to Give an Hour

Campaign calls on small businesses to inspire young people.

Birmingham teen is poster girl for memorial award

Local girl to highlight campaign for Diana memorial award.

Crowdfunding launch for Birmingham chocolate education project

The Chocolate Quarter launches crowdfunder in a bid to educate children.

Cleaning the cut

Big Birmingham Canal Clean Up to take place next weekend.

Community groups meet in attempt to settle Parkfield dispute

LGBTI community ‘come out’ to break bread with concerned parents.

Support framework for regeneration unveiled

New Towns and Local Centres Framework launched to help reinvigorate our towns and local centres.

Transforming Narratives launches in Birmingham

Groundbreaking programme plans to establish Birmingham as leading international centre for Pakistan and Bangladeshi arts.

Plans launched to completely rebuild Reaside Academy

Government funding to enable new school to act as community hub.

Vodafone launch new report into technology and loneliness

West Midlands chosen to host free tech masterclasses.

Bangladesh to Birmingham

Immersive dining experience aims to showcase Birmingham’s Pakistani and Bangladeshi culture.