Charities
By Charities Correspondent A group of young people in Birmingham swapped computer games for football during a free session aimed at keeping youngsters active over the summer holidays. Around 25 children aged between 11 and 14 took part in the event at Hodge Hill College on Tuesday, September 1. The
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent The Baton of Hope is to return to Birmingham in 2027, giving communities across the city another chance to come together around suicide prevention. The UK-wide initiative first visited Birmingham in 2023, when people from across the city and the wider West Midlands carried the
People
By Community Correspondent Colleagues from Birmingham Airport (BHX) and other partner organisations have raised £18,680.91 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity by participating in a fun run along the airport’s runway. 300 participants from organisations around the airport participated in the Runway Fun Run event on Saturday
People
By Community Correspondent After sunset on Saturday 28 June 2025, the exterior façade on the Library of Birmingham will be lit up red, white and blue in honour of Armed Forces Day 2025. This is a poignant year that marks the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) and Victory
People
By Jill Dando News With strength in her stride and pride in her heart, 14-year-old Daisy-May Demetre crossed the finish line of the Spetsathlon 5K race last weekend, leaving a wave of inspiration in her wake. A double amputee from Birmingham and an international model, Daisy’s