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Round two of business support grants launches following first round success
Birmingham City Council has launched the second round of business support grant payments following a round of successful grant pay-outs to struggling businesses. Birmingham City Council has paid out more than £41 million in business support...2021-02-18 1331 0 -
A third of UK parents want to homeschool after the pandemic – here’s how to do it full-time
43% of parents are enjoying teaching their children during lockdown London parents are enjoying homeschooling the most A third of UK parents are considering homeschooling their children even after schools reopen, new research has...2021-02-15 1772 0 -
New mechanical street sweepers to boost Brum’s clean streets effort
Ongoing efforts to improve Birmingham’s neighbourhoods have been bolstered by a deal that has seen the city council start to take delivery of 31 new street sweeping vehicles. The vehicles will be deployed across the city...2021-02-12 954 0 -
Charity Penny Appeal says: seven dates a day keeps the doctor away
In 2021 during the month of Ramadan, over one billion Muslims will break their fast with a date. However, the health benefits of dates are not just for fasting. Everyone knows the proverb “an apple a...2021-02-11 1551 0 -
Harrow four-year-old nominated for prestigious national charity award
A four-year-old from Harrow who’s searching for a stem cell donor is set to be honoured by blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan, at a digital awards celebration next month Veer Gudhka has been shortlisted for the John Petchey Young...2021-02-11 1040 0 -
Kashif Shabir appointed as new CEO of Muslim Aid
UK-based humanitarian charity, Muslim Aid, has appointed Kashif Shabir as its new CEO following a rigorous selection process. He has been the charity’s interim CEO since April 2020. Kashif Shabir initially joined Muslim Aid as...2021-02-11 1477 0 -
Check the latest advice on COVID-19 including national lockdown restrictions → Households across Sandwell will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021
The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of...2021-02-05 2643 0 -
Islamic Relief UK and four UK partners provide food packs to the country’s most vulnerable
This winter’s distribution saw up to 2000 food packs being distributed by Islamic Relief UK and partners in London, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham. On Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January, Islamic Relief UK worked closely with...2021-02-04 1119 0 -
Friends like sound of a sponsored silence for Unique charity
Two school friends are set to stay silent for a whole 12 hours to raise vital funds for a charity which supports people with rare chromosome or genetic disorders. Elin Jervis and Sophia Eagle hope to...2021-02-02 1072 0 -
HGV drivers – get a COVID test before arriving in Kent 
We advise you to get tested before or at the start of your journey – a negative COVID test remains valid for entry to France for 72 hours so you’ll have plenty of time. 39...2021-01-28 2959 0
