https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/community/feed/atom/ 2024-01-01T08:40:48+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2023-12-30T11:50:59+00:00 2023-12-30T11:50:59+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/%C2%A3400000-of-funding-available-for-disadvantaged-neighbourhoods Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_400000_of_funding_available_for_disadvantaged_neighbourhoods.jpeg" /></p><p>Eight community-focussed organisations are being handed £400,000 of new funding to spearhead the levelling up of some of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the West Midlands.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_400000_of_funding_available_for_disadvantaged_neighbourhoods.jpeg" /></p><p>Eight community-focussed organisations are being handed £400,000 of new funding to spearhead the levelling up of some of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the West Midlands.</p> 2023-12-29T10:29:59+00:00 2023-12-29T10:29:59+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/severn-trents-advice-for-customers-as-the-region-is-hit-by-storm-gerrit Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Severn_Trents_advice_for_customers_as_the_region_is_hit_by_Storm_Gerrit.jpg" /></p><p>As the UK braces itself for Storm Gerrit, Severn Trent is encouraging customers to familiarise themselves with who to call should they experience any problems due to bad weather conditions.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Severn_Trents_advice_for_customers_as_the_region_is_hit_by_Storm_Gerrit.jpg" /></p><p>As the UK braces itself for Storm Gerrit, Severn Trent is encouraging customers to familiarise themselves with who to call should they experience any problems due to bad weather conditions.</p> 2023-12-29T10:26:25+00:00 2023-12-29T10:26:25+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/london-borough-creates-woodland-to-reduce-flooding-risk Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_London_borough_creates_woodland_to_reduce_flooding_risk.jpg" /></p><p>80 hectares of land, the equivalent of more than 100 football pitches, has been transformed into woodland by Enfield Council, using natural solutions to reduce the risk of flooding.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_London_borough_creates_woodland_to_reduce_flooding_risk.jpg" /></p><p>80 hectares of land, the equivalent of more than 100 football pitches, has been transformed into woodland by Enfield Council, using natural solutions to reduce the risk of flooding.</p> 2023-12-29T10:22:52+00:00 2023-12-29T10:22:52+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/final-call-for-entries-into-the-second-west-midlands-natural-environment-awards Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Final_call_for_entries_into_the_second_West_Midlands_Natural_Environment_Awards.jpeg" /></p><p>There is just three weeks left for community groups, businesses, educational institutions and public sector bodies to enter the 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=VWRRs0PEwl6xnA62yipdHFY-yrGCj8XrMAGCJy_QrVNIH3P7P5QyzGhPZKD0TG8k3kfWjE1iKbrYegbqmVYu-f-_kZAlwQKis6g5Lh0zVqkI2Qu94VjigRuS1RsPOYtK0E8txEhjeaXW3_qwfUFFQC6MlLkHp9h74buU6tjmsEBd2RWvPUcwUMEgsANaQulPpJQ-JOcOQQxmyyuI1cDdkJw1">West Midlands Natural Environment Awards</a>.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Final_call_for_entries_into_the_second_West_Midlands_Natural_Environment_Awards.jpeg" /></p><p>There is just three weeks left for community groups, businesses, educational institutions and public sector bodies to enter the 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=VWRRs0PEwl6xnA62yipdHFY-yrGCj8XrMAGCJy_QrVNIH3P7P5QyzGhPZKD0TG8k3kfWjE1iKbrYegbqmVYu-f-_kZAlwQKis6g5Lh0zVqkI2Qu94VjigRuS1RsPOYtK0E8txEhjeaXW3_qwfUFFQC6MlLkHp9h74buU6tjmsEBd2RWvPUcwUMEgsANaQulPpJQ-JOcOQQxmyyuI1cDdkJw1">West Midlands Natural Environment Awards</a>.</p> 2023-12-29T10:16:49+00:00 2023-12-29T10:16:49+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-christmas-proposal-at-new-street-station Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_A_Christmas_proposal_at_New_Street_station.jpg" /></p><p>Mr and Mrs Claus and onlooking passengers at Birmingham New Street station were all in shock when Darren popped the question to his girlfriend of over three years, Rachael, just before Christmas in Santa’s sleigh!</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_A_Christmas_proposal_at_New_Street_station.jpg" /></p><p>Mr and Mrs Claus and onlooking passengers at Birmingham New Street station were all in shock when Darren popped the question to his girlfriend of over three years, Rachael, just before Christmas in Santa’s sleigh!</p> 2023-12-28T09:39:23+00:00 2023-12-28T09:39:23+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/rental-platform-offers-7-key-recommendations-for-landlords-in-2024 Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COMM_-_Rental_platform_offers_7_key_recommendations_for_landlords_in_2024.png" /></p><p>Online rental platform&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sfh12IHs5flFZYZqhKiqwZh5NSDO6PLbqz9RhD2LsG_wGVNtDM2IurthN1wfJDXyYv1FVUT9ZV96MGOT5zkgoR7UEBkJJSFWPvFEPH8R7nLG6dCxd8KHtedEJqjHqqcHVoj5CVtupX1rQa9IPN7sbCd3Ghs6lcn_&amp;c=w2MCGyLnLYczubhDhslCHhShqB-D8zOHJQlPMS8bJ4z8ExuWu0pi-Q==&amp;ch=aIZ8miVMJVWyC2BoZmzqWjhw_3_-LJLYS-tZega2LhBloreHf3cAYg==">lettingaproperty.com</a>&nbsp;is calling for landlords to take a strategic approach to their property management in 2024, to help them navigate legislative changes, market trends and fiscal considerations over the year ahead.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COMM_-_Rental_platform_offers_7_key_recommendations_for_landlords_in_2024.png" /></p><p>Online rental platform&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sfh12IHs5flFZYZqhKiqwZh5NSDO6PLbqz9RhD2LsG_wGVNtDM2IurthN1wfJDXyYv1FVUT9ZV96MGOT5zkgoR7UEBkJJSFWPvFEPH8R7nLG6dCxd8KHtedEJqjHqqcHVoj5CVtupX1rQa9IPN7sbCd3Ghs6lcn_&amp;c=w2MCGyLnLYczubhDhslCHhShqB-D8zOHJQlPMS8bJ4z8ExuWu0pi-Q==&amp;ch=aIZ8miVMJVWyC2BoZmzqWjhw_3_-LJLYS-tZega2LhBloreHf3cAYg==">lettingaproperty.com</a>&nbsp;is calling for landlords to take a strategic approach to their property management in 2024, to help them navigate legislative changes, market trends and fiscal considerations over the year ahead.</p> 2023-12-28T21:48:51+00:00 2023-12-28T21:48:51+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/funeral-takes-place-for-dub-poet-benjamin-zephaniah Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/The funeral of Benjamin Zephaniah was held after his death at the age of 65. A pioneering writer and poet, he was remembered as a "titan of British literature" when he died earlier this month. Zephaniah passed away with his wife by his side after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, a statement said. The poet's social media channels said the service was taking place on Thursday and asked people to plant flowers and trees to remember him. Zephaniah was born and raised in Handsworth, Birmingham, and left school unable to read or write at the age of 13. He would go on to popularize dub poetry, publish several books and become a familiar face on television. Tributes from across the entertainment world poured in when his death was announced on 7 December. Posting on X, formerly Twitter, Malik Al Nasir said that it was an honour and a privilege to attend the funeral alongside fellow poet Lemn Sissay and many others, adding that Zephaniah's legacy would live on. The Windrush National Organisation also paid tribute to him. A social media post from Zephaniah's official account said he did not like flowers without roots, but asked people to consider planting their own instead. The post read: "We recommend that if you want to, please plant something like flowers or trees anywhere you wish and name them as Benjamin Zephaniah in memory of him." People were told they could also donate to the Vegan Society if they wished. On top of his writing work, Zephaniah was an actor and appeared in the BBC drama series ‘Peaky Blinders’ between 2013 and 2022. He famously rejected an OBE in 2003 due to the association of such an honour with the British Empire and its history of slavery." /></p><p>The funeral of Benjamin Zephaniah was held after his death at the age of 65.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/The funeral of Benjamin Zephaniah was held after his death at the age of 65. A pioneering writer and poet, he was remembered as a "titan of British literature" when he died earlier this month. Zephaniah passed away with his wife by his side after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, a statement said. The poet's social media channels said the service was taking place on Thursday and asked people to plant flowers and trees to remember him. Zephaniah was born and raised in Handsworth, Birmingham, and left school unable to read or write at the age of 13. He would go on to popularize dub poetry, publish several books and become a familiar face on television. Tributes from across the entertainment world poured in when his death was announced on 7 December. Posting on X, formerly Twitter, Malik Al Nasir said that it was an honour and a privilege to attend the funeral alongside fellow poet Lemn Sissay and many others, adding that Zephaniah's legacy would live on. The Windrush National Organisation also paid tribute to him. A social media post from Zephaniah's official account said he did not like flowers without roots, but asked people to consider planting their own instead. The post read: "We recommend that if you want to, please plant something like flowers or trees anywhere you wish and name them as Benjamin Zephaniah in memory of him." People were told they could also donate to the Vegan Society if they wished. On top of his writing work, Zephaniah was an actor and appeared in the BBC drama series ‘Peaky Blinders’ between 2013 and 2022. He famously rejected an OBE in 2003 due to the association of such an honour with the British Empire and its history of slavery." /></p><p>The funeral of Benjamin Zephaniah was held after his death at the age of 65.</p> 2023-12-27T09:52:02+00:00 2023-12-27T09:52:02+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hubs-staff-trained-up-to-share-multiply-skills-with-families Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Hubs_staff_trained_up_to_share_Multiply_skills_with_families.jpg" /></p><p>Staff working at Wolverhampton’s Family Hubs are being shown tips and tricks delivered through Adult Education Wolverhampton’s popular Multiply courses so they can share them with families.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Hubs_staff_trained_up_to_share_Multiply_skills_with_families.jpg" /></p><p>Staff working at Wolverhampton’s Family Hubs are being shown tips and tricks delivered through Adult Education Wolverhampton’s popular Multiply courses so they can share them with families.</p> 2023-12-26T12:43:33+00:00 2023-12-26T12:43:33+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/special-guests-help-edgbaston-care-home-launch-sports-bar Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Special_guests_help_Edgbaston_care_home_launch_sports_bar.png" /></p><p>A care home in Edgbaston has unveiled its very own sports bar with the help of former England cricketer Kabir Ali, and Roger Newman, CEO of The Cricket Foundation.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Special_guests_help_Edgbaston_care_home_launch_sports_bar.png" /></p><p>A care home in Edgbaston has unveiled its very own sports bar with the help of former England cricketer Kabir Ali, and Roger Newman, CEO of The Cricket Foundation.</p> 2023-12-26T12:39:54+00:00 2023-12-26T12:39:54+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/severn-trent-green-power-makes-holiday-season-sustainable-by-recycling-christmas-leftovers Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Severn_Trent_Green_Power_makes_holiday_season_sustainable_by_recycling_Christmas_leftovers.jpg" /></p><p>Severn Trent Green Power is gearing up for a sustainable holiday season as it anticipates turning over 10,000 tonnes of Christmas leftovers into renewable energy.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Severn_Trent_Green_Power_makes_holiday_season_sustainable_by_recycling_Christmas_leftovers.jpg" /></p><p>Severn Trent Green Power is gearing up for a sustainable holiday season as it anticipates turning over 10,000 tonnes of Christmas leftovers into renewable energy.</p> 2023-12-26T12:37:03+00:00 2023-12-26T12:37:03+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-cross-city-bus-lanes-fast-tracked-due-to-road-closure Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_cross-city_bus_lanes_fast-tracked_due_to_road_closure.jpeg" /></p><p>Plans to install bus lanes on a busy east Birmingham commuter route have been brought forward to keep services running smoothly during a major long-term road closure.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_Birmingham_cross-city_bus_lanes_fast-tracked_due_to_road_closure.jpeg" /></p><p>Plans to install bus lanes on a busy east Birmingham commuter route have been brought forward to keep services running smoothly during a major long-term road closure.</p> 2023-12-25T16:23:39+00:00 2023-12-25T16:23:39+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/shared-ownership-provider-donates-nearly-%C2%A3139000-to-charities-and-communities Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_West_Midlands_Shared_Ownership_provider_donates_nearly_139000_to_charities_and_communities.jpg" /></p><p>Platform, which provides Shared Ownership homes in West Midlands has donated over £138,000 to charities and communities in the last financial year.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_West_Midlands_Shared_Ownership_provider_donates_nearly_139000_to_charities_and_communities.jpg" /></p><p>Platform, which provides Shared Ownership homes in West Midlands has donated over £138,000 to charities and communities in the last financial year.</p> 2023-12-25T16:20:37+00:00 2023-12-25T16:20:37+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/rspca-rescue-injured-dog-left-tied-to-a-childrens-slide Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_RSPCA_rescue_injured_dog_left_tied_to_a_childrens_slide.png" /></p><p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rspca.org.uk/jointherescue/christmas?campaigncode=23ACDRDICAET6&amp;utm_source=Press&amp;utm_medium=friendly&amp;utm_campaign=RSPCA_PR_WinterAppeal_23ACDRDICAET6">RSPCA</a>&nbsp;has launched an investigation after an injured dog was left abandoned tied to a slide in a children’s playground just days before Christmas.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_RSPCA_rescue_injured_dog_left_tied_to_a_childrens_slide.png" /></p><p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rspca.org.uk/jointherescue/christmas?campaigncode=23ACDRDICAET6&amp;utm_source=Press&amp;utm_medium=friendly&amp;utm_campaign=RSPCA_PR_WinterAppeal_23ACDRDICAET6">RSPCA</a>&nbsp;has launched an investigation after an injured dog was left abandoned tied to a slide in a children’s playground just days before Christmas.</p> 2023-12-24T18:31:17+00:00 2023-12-24T18:31:17+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/families-shunning-extravagant-festive-day-trips-and-celebrating-traditional-at-home-christmas-activities Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_British_families_are_shunning_extravagant_festive_day_trips_and_celebrating_traditional_at_home_Christmas_activities.jpeg" /></p><p>Research conducted by BakeAway, the UK’s leading manufacturer of pastry, dough, and pancakes, has revealed that it’s out with expensive days out this year and in with festivities at home.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_British_families_are_shunning_extravagant_festive_day_trips_and_celebrating_traditional_at_home_Christmas_activities.jpeg" /></p><p>Research conducted by BakeAway, the UK’s leading manufacturer of pastry, dough, and pancakes, has revealed that it’s out with expensive days out this year and in with festivities at home.</p> 2023-12-24T18:27:26+00:00 2023-12-24T18:27:26+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-london-bakery-opens-on-christmas-day-to-give-out-free-coffees-and-pastries Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_A_London_bakery_opens_on_Christmas_Day_to_give_out_free_coffees_and_pastries.jpg" /></p><p>A bakery in London will be opening its doors on Christmas Day and giving out free coffees and pastries.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/COM_-_A_London_bakery_opens_on_Christmas_Day_to_give_out_free_coffees_and_pastries.jpg" /></p><p>A bakery in London will be opening its doors on Christmas Day and giving out free coffees and pastries.</p> 2023-12-24T18:23:54+00:00 2023-12-24T18:23:54+00:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/merry-christmas Super User

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