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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...

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...

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...

Birmingham City Council has retrofitted around a quarter of the homes identified as part of an ambitious project to make council homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient. Around 550 homes have been improved so far...

The new rapid response process means mosques at risk of violent disorder can be offered additional security personnel, providing communities with vital support and reassurance. This will boost the work already being done by local police forces to protect these important places of worship. Under the...