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University of Birmingham and YTL Foundation celebrate pioneering class of 2024
The first cohort of teachers has graduated from an innovative University of Birmingham programme in Malaysia – designed to equip its graduates with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in their classrooms and...2024-11-20 111 0 -
Government guidelines to make school runs happier, healthier and greener
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...2024-11-19 114 0 -
Call for local businesses to help get Birmingham ‘retrofit ready’
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...2024-11-15 1552 0 -
Aston University marks launch of its new sustainability strategy with tree-planting ceremony
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...2024-11-11 560 0 -
Launch of the Sikh Subedar (Image) Campaign at Historic Punjab Restaurant Commemorates Sikh Soldiers of Both World Wars
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...2024-11-09 1174 0 -
There’s snow place like home
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...2024-11-05 2646 0 -
Improving our public realm to boost economic growth
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...2024-10-16 7282 0 -
Sadness At Death Of Akbars Restaurant Founder Shabir Hussain
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...2024-10-16 7255 0 -
WAKEFIELD-BORN CHAIR OPENS MUCH-NEEDED COMMUNITY HUB
Wakefield-based charity, Penny Appeal, officially opened their Community Hub at their Thornes Park Campus, welcoming guests such as Wakefield Council, Wakefield College and Bradford City AFC. The event, which takes place just a month after the...2024-10-14 292 0 -
SAFARI PARK STUDENTS CELEBRATE ANOTHER YEAR OF TOP RESULTS…
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...2024-09-05 17663 0
