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Hundreds on way into work following hugely successful Birmingham Jobs Fair
Hundreds of people have taken the first step towards securing a new job or training opportunity following the Birmingham Jobs Fair at Villa Park. The event attracted more than 1,000 job seekers and 63 employers and...2021-11-20 1138 0 -
Perry Barr Residential Scheme reaches milestone of two million hours worked on site
More than two million hours have now been spent on construction of the Perry Barr Residential Scheme in Birmingham. That’s the equivalent of over 228 years of activity on a site which will provide 1,400 much...2021-11-15 776 0 -
10 year old from Bolton climbs Ben Nevis for Charity!
10 year old Aamira Hajee from Bolton never stops and whoever knows her will know that she’s always up for a challenge. In late August 2021 she decided to challenge herself for a worthy cause by...2021-11-12 3911 0 -
Birmingham gets funding boost for community initiatives in Government pilot scheme
Birmingham City Council is one of 13 local authorities to receive a funding boost from a £5m Government funding pot to help councils tackle issues affecting their communities, announced this week. Birmingham has been chosen as...2021-11-11 3474 0 -
Barnardo’s launches support for parents and carers of young children with respiratory infections this winter
Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, has expanded the support offered by its helpline for families from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities this winter. The Boloh helpline will support families with young children at higher...2021-11-11 3493 0 -
WOLVERHAMPTON MEAL DEAL Metro Bankers Turn Chef to Cook For The Homeless
The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Wolverhampton store decided to use their Day...2021-11-11 3161 0 -
Child cancer experts welcome gift for vital new research equipment
University of Birmingham cancer experts have welcomed a £120,000 charity donation to purchase new equipment that will help to speed the development of new treatments which could save the lives of children and adults with the...2021-11-10 1216 0 -
Cygnet Sedgley House and Lodge wins a National Service User Award
Cygnet Sedgley House and Lodge has won a national award for their work to keep therapeutic services running during the pandemic. Staff and patients at the inpatient rehabilitation service for men with complex needs, in Woodcross Street,...2021-11-10 1472 0 -
TOUCHWOOD SET TO HOST MAGICAL SANTA’S GROTTO AND POSTAL EXPRESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Touchwood Solihull is getting ready to give families an extra touch of magic with the launch of its annual Santa’s Grotto and new Christmas Post Train this festive season. Touchwood’s Grotto has proved a staple of...2021-11-10 921 0 -
Consultation on city centre order launched
Birmingham City Council is asking people who live or work in or visit Birmingham to share their views on plans to introduce measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in the city centre. The council is looking to...2021-11-10 836 0
