A Slough volunteer group, Living in Harmony, provides free holistic support for managing long-term conditions. Join their community sessions focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Call 07846312831 for details.
Deb Millar, Hull College's digital transformation director, receives an OBE for her exceptional services to education and pioneering work in AI and digital inclusion. Discover her inspiring journey.
Seven residents at Diagrama Foundation's Edensor Care Centre in Clacton-on-Sea offer profound life advice for the new year. Discover their timeless wisdom on joy, resilience, and connection.
UK households with gas boilers could see a £30 annual levy to subsidise heat pumps under Labour's Warm Homes Plan. Critics warn it hits the poorest hardest. Read the full details.
Parents in Birmingham must submit primary school applications for September 2026 by January 15. Late forms risk children missing their preferred school. Here's the full guide.
Residents and parents in Hall Green have until 5 January 2026 to give feedback on major road safety proposals, including a new 20mph zone, bollards, and pedestrian refuges around Chilcote Primary School.
Ed Miliband's Warm Homes Fund aims to provide grants for solar panels and heat pumps, potentially eliminating energy bills for millions. Discover how the scheme works.
Ofsted warns of a 'shadow market' in children's care, with nearly 900 investigations launched into unregistered homes charging exorbitant fees. Urgent government action is demanded.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky meet face-to-face in Florida to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on security guarantees and territorial disputes. Read the latest on the high-stakes peace negotiations.
Birmingham Council plans new traffic calming on Cranes Park Road in Sheldon. The scheme, part of a wider plan to prioritise people over cars, includes a refuge island and mini-roundabout. Have your say in the consultation.
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
Private health scans from Scan.com offer a proactive approach to wellness in 2026. With prices from £95, get fast results for injuries, screenings, or full-body MRI checks. Take control of your health now.
Households with damp and mould are urged to watch for a critical Ofgem letter. Tenants must notify landlords immediately as 98% of ECO4 insulated homes need repairs costing up to £18,000.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Future Birmingham council leaders elected in 2026 will lack full autonomy, bound by a government-imposed action plan to ensure financial stability. Discover the binding roadmap for recovery.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge opens up about her son Carter's emotional battle with dyslexia and his tearful refusal to attend school. Discover her family's struggle and the search for support.
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
River Island will close 33 UK stores by January's end as part of a restructuring plan to save its retail business. See the full list of affected locations.
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
New government planning proposals could see residential gardens used for new homes. Read the full details of the consultation and the political row it has sparked.
Birmingham City Council launches a public consultation on a Safer Route to School scheme for Chilcote School, including 20mph limits and traffic calming measures. Have your say by January 9.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Molly Lou Candles to launch its first-ever scented candle. At £25, each sale donates £10 directly to patient care. Available online now.
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.
Moya Cole Hospice held its annual Light Up a Life remembrance services at Manchester Cathedral. Families shared heartfelt stories of outstanding care, lighting candles for loved ones.
Residents have until December 21 to respond to Stockport's controversial Local Plan. The Labour Government's new housing targets and 'grey belt' policy could lead to development on protected green spaces.
New research reveals a stark generational gap in readiness for dementia care, with men over 45 feeling significantly less prepared. Nationwide and Dementia UK urge those affected to seek support.
Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.
A major independent review, led by Alan Milburn, will investigate the surge in young people not in work or education. The probe aims to tackle 'uncomfortable truths' and find solutions.
Birmingham City Council's new plan proposes building on 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield. Local leaders call it an 'attack on the town' and urge residents to object before the December 19 deadline.