A group of 12-17-year-old visitors from Zaporizhzhia spent a week in Birmingham, taking part in museum tours, historic trips and community activities arranged by the council and local partners.

Birmingham1 hour ago

Council

Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating

Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.

Coventry2 hours ago

Council

Harrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor

Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.

Harrow2 hours ago

Council

Hounslow health services achieve top-level UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation

Health visiting, family hubs and children’s centres in Hounslow have earned the highest UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative award, reflecting rising breastfeeding rates and strengthened support for families.

Hounslow3 hours ago

Council

AECOM and Faulkner Browns Architects tasked with new Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre design

Hounslow Council has named a design team to replace the 1987 Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre, with proposals for modern pools, a larger gym and community spaces, and a second public consultation set for autumn.

Brentford4 hours ago

Cradley

Council

Court orders three-month closure of Vape Express, seventh shop shut in Cradley Heath

Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team secured a three-month court order to shut Vape Express, marking the seventh closure on Cradley Heath High Street as part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales.

Cradley4 hours ago

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What's on in and around Wootton

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Oct6Tue

Music & gigs5.5 miles

The Hoosiers

Tomorrow, 19:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Oct7Wed

Music & gigs5.5 miles

Fishies Week 3

Wed 7 Oct, 22:30O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Oct8Thu

Music & gigs5.5 miles

Robert Jon & the Wreck

Thu 8 Oct, 19:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Oct9Fri

Music & gigs5.5 miles

Indie Fridays

Fri 9 Oct, 23:00O2 Academy2 Oxford, Hailey

Oct10Sat

Music & gigs5.5 miles

RNB VS Garage

Sat 10 Oct, 15:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Oct10Sat

Music & gigs5.5 miles

Jeskee x Olympus Present: Kepler b2b Burnski

Sat 10 Oct, 22:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey

Days out around Wootton

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First World War Memorial

Walton Manor · 3.7 miles

Shrine containing a painted cast-iron calvary crucifix on a limestone base, modelled on shrines in Flanders. Two bronze panels bear the names of the 47 men of St Margaret’s parish who died in the First World War.

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Wolfson Punt Harbour

Park Town · 3.7 miles

Dug out during the building of the college, the punt harbour now houses Wolfson's six punts and Linacre's two. The harbour was carefully planned to ensure it was not clogged with sediment during the winter.

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Triton Fountain

Jericho · 3.7 miles

Replica of 1858 statue of Triton, was intalled in 2012.

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Site of the Burning of the Oxford Martyrs

City Centre · 4.3 miles

Small stone cross road marking in Broad Street

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