£30 Million Investment to Enhance Safer Walking and Cycling Routes Across the West Midlands Thursday, December 11, 2025 westmidlands activetravel cycling walking infrastructure funding safety community health transport The West Midlands is set to receive over £30 million to enhance the safety and accessibility of walking and cycling routes throughout the region. Active Travel England has allocated £36,009,295 to the West Midlands Combined … Read More
Former Royal Marines Commando Empowers Wolverhampton Women Through New Self-Defence Classes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 selfdefence empowerment wolverhampton martialarts brazilianjiujitsu women community confidence safety fitness Kelvin Davies, a former Royal Marines Commando, is making a powerful impact in Wolverhampton by leading self-defence classes tailored specifically for women and girls. His new initiative, Reel Grappling, launched this summer, … Read More
‘Eating or Buying a Toy’ – Malawi Volunteer Confronts the Harsh Reality of Child Poverty in Birmingham This Christmas Wednesday, December 10, 2025 poverty childrens christmas birmingham malawi donations volunteering toys charity community “There are parents who must choose between putting food on the table or buying a present for their child — between heating the home or getting a toy. That just shouldn’t be the reality,” says Illhaam Jabot. Having grown up in … Read More
People Power Defeats Proposal to Slash Midlands Conservation Area by 630 Hectares Tuesday, December 9, 2025 conservation greatbarr walsall environment heritage greenbelt wildlife preservation community planning Walsall Council has abandoned plans to reduce the Great Barr Conservation Area by 80%, preserving its current 774-hectare boundary after overwhelming public opposition. The council’s initial proposal, outlined in last year’s … Read More
Moseley’s Vibrant Revival: Local Businesses Thrive Ahead of New Train Station Tuesday, December 9, 2025 moseley birmingham restaurants independent business community revival michelin culture local Once overshadowed by emerging hotspots like Stirchley, Moseley—Birmingham’s historic bohemian enclave—is staging a compelling comeback. Though it lost its Michelin-starred Carter’s of Moseley in 2024, the neighbourhood … Read More
Birmingham Community Champions NHS-Backed Fight Against Diabetes 'Silent Killer' Sunday, December 7, 2025 diabetes healthcare birmingham community mentalhealth bloodpressure nhs support wellbeing prevention A transformative healthcare initiative in Birmingham is making significant strides in combating diabetes, often dubbed the ‘silent killer,’ within the local community. Funded by the Birmingham and Solihull … Read More