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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 7966 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 9746 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 7990 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 4809 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 1627 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 1556 0 -
Aston University research centre manager wins Asian Business Chamber of Commerce award
Gurdeep Chima is the manager of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) She won in the Outstanding Young Achiever of the Year category The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on 18...2023-12-05 2348 0 -
Teacher training revamp needed to help ‘shy’ Black pupils succeed
While one in three children have introverted personalities, teachers currently receive no training on personality diversity, creating an “added layer of exclusion” for young Black introverts. However, Black Introvert Week UK (BIW UK) believes small changes...2023-12-02 7727 0 -
Allergy campaigner and food entrepreneur Julianne Ponan MBE heads to Downing Stree
Award-winning businesswoman and allergy campaigner Julianne Ponan MBE was one of only a handful of small business owners invited to showcase their products at the annual Downing Street Festive Fair. Julianne, who runs her business from...2023-12-02 8357 0 -
New city centre enterprise hub launched by Aston Centre for Growth
New enterprise hub is based at Aston University’s corporate headquarters at John Cadbury House in Birmingham city centre The hub will support entrepreneurs and innovators with a range of leading expertise in small business growth and...2023-12-01 1610 0
