News
KIC Radio
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UK plans social media ban for under‑16s
The UK’s planned social media ban marks a major shift in how governments regulate children’s digital lives. With enforcement expected in spring 2027, millions of young people - and the tech companies they use - will need to adapt to a new online landscape aimed at prioritising safety over unrestricted access.
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KIC Radio Honoured with Employer Contribution Award at Walsall College STAR Awards
KIC Radio has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to student development after receiving the Employer Contribution Award at this year’s Walsall College STAR Awards.
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Young Filmmaker Shines Spotlight on Knife Crime Awareness
Molly Strafford, a young filmmaker from Aldridge, is being recognised for using creativity to tackle a serious issue affecting young people today - knife crime.
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Wolverhampton Young Citizen Awards Open for Nominations
Wolverhampton is full of young people doing incredible things, and now it’s time to shine a spotlight on them. The 2026 Wolverhampton Young Citizen Awards are officially open for nominations, and the city’s community is being asked to help recognise the next generation of local heroes.
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Young Filmmaker Highlights Knife Crime Awareness
A young filmmaker aged 17 from Aldridge is gaining recognition after producing a powerful short film aimed at raising awareness of knife crime among young people.
Arts & Culture
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Hope in Harmony Concert Raises £800 for Local Charities
An evening of music and community spirit at St Matthew's Church has raised £800 for two local charities. The Hope in Harmony Concert brought together Great Barr Brass, St Matthew's Community Choir and special guest soloists Jorja-Jo and Ian Davies, with funds supporting Walsall Bereavement Support Service and The James Brindley Foundation. The event highlighted the power of music to unite communities while making a lasting difference to local people.
Music
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Hope in Harmony Concert Raises £800 for Local Charities
An evening of music and community spirit at St Matthew's Church has raised £800 for two local charities. The Hope in Harmony Concert brought together Great Barr Brass, St Matthew's Community Choir and special guest soloists Jorja-Jo and Ian Davies, with funds supporting Walsall Bereavement Support Service and The James Brindley Foundation. The event highlighted the power of music to unite communities while making a lasting difference to local people.
Podcasts
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KICRadioUKCelebrating SEND Awareness Week 2026
Zenab and Abdul explore the importance of SEND Awareness Week, celebrating young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities while challenging stereotypes and promoting understanding, inclusion and empathy.
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The South Bank PodcastWolves share the points with Wrexham | The South Bank Podcast | Episode 57
| The South Bank Podcast
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KICRadioUK
Where Futures Begin: A Conversation on the Power of Youth Work
Where Futures Begin: A Conversation on the Power of Youth Work