Amanda O'Neill, known as 'the Christmas dinner lady', is preparing over 100 festive meals for Solihull residents facing hardship. Her initiative, a tribute to a late friend, highlights incredible community spirit.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Amanda O'Neill from Solihull is preparing over 100 festive meals for locals in need this Christmas. Discover how her act of kindness honours a friend's memory.
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.
Solihull Council's cabinet approves £340,000 to finalise designs for the transformative Kingshurst village centre regeneration, including a new community, health, and retail hub. Read the latest.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.
Chippenham RFC's Under-11s receive a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes Wessex for new match-day kits. Discover how this local developer supports community youth sports.
33 individuals, groups and businesses were celebrated as community champions in North Kesteven for their voluntary work and community spirit. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
Amazon cuts prices on bestselling LEGO Speed Champions F1 cars, including Ferrari and Red Bull models, by up to 30%. Perfect festive gift for fans of all ages. Grab the deal now!
Ollie Watkins scored twice to end his goal drought and help Aston Villa come from behind to beat Brighton 4-3 in a Premier League thriller. The victory strengthens Villa's top-four claim ahead of facing Arsenal.
Curly Tails animal rescue in Newton Longville receives a £1,000 Community Champions donation from Persimmon Homes, aiding its work uniting people and animals for wellbeing.
Ex-Birmingham City star Troy Deeney says a fit Boubacar Kamara is pivotal for Aston Villa's Champions League push. Discover the stats behind Villa's impressive run.
Aston Villa's Damian Vidagany praises Unai Emery and the squad after a 1-0 victory over Wolves propels them into a Champions League spot. Read his full statement and analysis.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational Lincolnshire charities supporting vulnerable children, mental health, disability services and domestic abuse survivors.
Two Birmingham stores, Candy and Liquor and Morrisons Daily, have been celebrated at the 2025 Local Retail Champions awards for their outstanding community work. Discover their inspiring stories.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Join the University of East London's Winter Festival & Community Health Day on November 26. Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and free health checks at the Stratford Campus.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
Aston Villa climb into the top four after Morgan Rogers' brace secures a 2-1 comeback win against Leeds. Discover their predicted Premier League finish and Champions League chances.
Stats experts predict Aston Villa will finish 5th in the Premier League. Discover the latest Opta data forecast and how it compares to Arsenal and Chelsea.
Aston Villa came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road, with Morgan Rogers scoring twice. The victory lifts Unai Emery's side into the Premier League's top four.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
Aston Villa show concrete interest in signing USA star Christian Pulisic from AC Milan. The £20m winger recorded 29 goal contributions last season. Could he boost Villa's Champions League push?
The Forget-me-not Chorus in North Wales has secured a Community Resilience Grant to provide free singing sessions for those living with and alongside dementia. Discover how music builds community.
The former Llwynhendy library has been transformed into a vibrant community hub offering a café, automated library, advice services & training. Open Mon-Fri.
A new partnership has secured the future of Frankley Library in Birmingham, transforming it into a community hub with expanded support services. Discover how this collaboration saved a vital local resource.
Aston Villa sit just one point off the Premier League top four. We analyse their next five crucial fixtures against Leeds, Wolves, and more. Can they secure Champions League football?