Community - Midlands Blog

Rebecca Weston - Pianist Beethoven: Edge of Silence

29th July 2026

Midlands Fringe pianist to appear on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra

City council set to bring forward new nature conservation sites for Birmingham

29th July 2026

Birmingham City Council is proposing creating new nature conservation sites and extending current ones across the city in a report going to cabinet next week.

Find free Help at the Hub during city’s next open day event

29th July 2026

Residents are again welcome to find some free help and support on a range of money, health and safety matters at an open day in the city.

Angela Garratt (pictured) to be on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra

28th July 2026

Published poet to be on Black Country Xtra

Angela Garratt (pictured) to be on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra

28th July 2026

Published poet to be on Black Country Xtra

Angela Garratt (pictured) to be on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra

28th July 2026

Published poet and author to be on Black Country Xtra

Residents invited to attend Knife Angel farewell vigil in Shrewsbury

28th July 2026

Residents are being invited to join Shrewsbury Town Council for a special Knife Angel Farewell Vigil marking the end of the sculpture's stay in Shrewsbury.

New Punjabi Voices project launched to tackle alcohol harm

28th July 2026

A new project is designed to improve awareness of alcohol related harm, reduce stigma, and increase access to information and support among the Punjabi community.