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People of the world! Get ready to Spice Up Your Life this Valentine’s
Perfect to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th. In the year that mainstream Girl Power turns 30, Spice-Mania hits the Royal Mail and a reunion confirmation merely another Mel B slip-up away, 2024 is shaping...2024-01-25 4063 0 -
Vision for food partnership and a plan discussed at local summit
Over 60 attendees from more than 30 organisations came together to create a vision to promote good and sustainable food for a borough-wide food plan. An illustration of a new vision for good food in Walsall....2024-01-24 6964 0 -
Universities for Nottingham to host East Midlands climate change education hub
A partnership between Nottingham’s two universities will host an East Midlands hub of a £2m national programme offering every school, college and university in England free access to expert support to become greener and more climate...2024-01-22 1182 0 -
The amazing moment a rare baby southern white rhino was born at West Midland Safari Park, has been caught on CCTV.
Keepers watching the live footage behind-the-scenes, saw the female calf arrive at 1:48am on 11 January 2024, following a tricky breach birth, for 15-year-old mum, Keyah. After a few attempts, keepers noticed that the calf...2024-01-18 1275 0 -
TREE-MENDOUS TREAT FOR CUB’S FIRST CHRISTMAS… A Sumatran tiger cub at West Midland Safari Park has been involved in the festive celebrations by being given her very first Christmas tree
Five-month-old Lestari will be experiencing her first Christmas at the Park and will be spending it with her mum, Dourga and her keepers, who at this time of year are often using seasonal items as forms...2023-12-20 7947 0 -
Refugee who ‘ran for his life’ when the Ukraine war broke out celebrates graduating with a psychology masters from Coventry University
Coventry University graduate fled the war in Ukraine with nothing more than a single bag, but never gave up on his dream to study psychology. Anuoluwapo Ojo, known as Anu, received his offer letter from...2023-12-17 9728 0 -
Putting Change into Action to help those rough sleeping this winter
The campaign has helped 750 people who are sleeping rough to help them move off the streets and into accommodation. Generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide much needed support and protection for...2023-12-16 7977 0 -
New Green Travel District to create healthier communities
A pioneering new Green Travel District (GTD) for Sutton Walmley & Minworth, Reddicap and environs has been launched to help improve sustainable and active travel for residents, workers and visitors. The initiative will help put people...2023-12-14 4792 0 -
ANTIQUES AND FINE ARTS FAIR CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO THE NEC BIRMINGHAM
Dealers and customers alike were united in their praise for the organisers of a three-day Antiques and Fine Arts Fair at the NEC in Birmingham this month which marked the return of the popular event under...2023-12-13 1605 0 -
Enjoy the best of both worlds at Highbury Lodge!
Churchill Retirement Living’s Highbury Lodge in Kings Heath is offering new Owners an exclusive Help to Buy offer with prices from £227,950, making the apartments both affordable and providing loved ones with complete peace of mind –...2023-12-12 1534 0
