West Midlands charity to receive one of the Queen’s final awards
The Buddy Bag Foundation, a West Midlands charity that helps children entering emergency accommodation as they flee domestic violence, will receive one of the final awards approved by Queen Elizabeth II at a special ceremony this month. The Buddy Bag…
More families to get energy bill support after campaign by company
A company which called for action after finding that thousands of families would miss out on the £400 energy bill discount have welcomed the news that all customers will now be eligible for the support package. Ginger Energy director Lisa…
Celebrate Jamaica’s 60th independence anniversary in style, with music, poetry and tasty Caribbean treats
Jamaica’s 60th year of independence will be marked in style in Birmingham as a special pop-up venue to celebrate the country’s Commonwealth Games performances is launched. Representatives of the Jamaican High Commission, Birmingham City Council and the Jamaican Tourist Board…
Tasty Trinidad and Tobago treats on offer at festival
The tastes and sounds of Trinidad and Tobago will be coming to Birmingham this month as part of a city-wide food festival celebrating the cuisine and culture of the Commonwealth. Renowned chef Lorenzo Richards will be cooking up specialities of…
Crowds flock to first event in city-wide Commonwealth food festival
Crowds flocked to a Birmingham community centre to immerse themselves in the cuisine and culture of Ghana at the first in a series of free, vibrant events celebrating the Commonwealth. Organisers say the inaugural event was a huge success and…