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Millions more school runs across the country can now be transformed to be healthier, safer, greener and more active, thanks to new government guidelines published on 19 November 2024. The guidance, published by Active Travel England...

Birmingham City Council is encouraging local businesses to find out more about retrofitting and how they can benefit from being involved in carrying out energy improvements to homes across the city. It is estimated that around...

Aston University has unveiled its new sustainability strategy at a launch event held at the Martin Luther King (MLK) multi-faith centre on its main campus on Monday 4 November. The launch was followed by a ceremonial...

The Sikh Military Foundation proudly launched its latest campaign, “The Sikh Subedar – The Sikh Sergeant,” at London’s iconic Punjab Restaurant in Covent Garden. This family-run establishment, founded in 1946 by the great-grandfather of current owner...

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT), which operates nine facilities across the city, has announced that five of its leisure centres will be receiving major gym upgrades during October and November, with over £1 million of new...

The UK’s best Christmas market opens for another year of festivities. Join the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, the Mayor of Frankfurt and German Ambassador to the UK at this year’s official opening of the Frankfurt Christmas...

Improvements to the city centre public realm continues with the completion of groundworks in Victoria Square and pedestrianised zone in Waterloo Street. Funding has come from the government’s Transforming Cities Fund via the West Midlands Combined...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shabir Hussain, founder of Akbars Restaurant Group, one of the largest Asian restaurant groups in the UK. Shabir Hussain’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void in...

Students and staff at West Midlands Safari Park are celebrating after achieving nationally outstanding exam results, for courses in Animal Care and Animal Management. Staff from the Park’s Education Team joined students at Kidderminster College, as...

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the perfect green family destination this summer, offering a series of engaging events and fun activities designed to entertain and inspire visitors of all ages.   From enchanting theatrical performances to engaging...