Free 12-week youth skills programme launches in Bolton
Young people in Bolton aged 16-25 can apply for a free, intensive 12-week course run with the fire service. Gain qualifications, work experience and confidence. Apply now.
Young people in Bolton aged 16-25 can apply for a free, intensive 12-week course run with the fire service. Gain qualifications, work experience and confidence. Apply now.
Asda is continuing its £1 Winter Warmer meal deal for customers aged 60+ in all 212 in-store cafes until February's end, offering soup, bread, and hot drinks to combat isolation and rising costs.
TGI Fridays UK has closed 16 restaurants after entering administration, resulting in 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites and 1,384 jobs. Read the full story.
Data from Tesco Clubcard Unpacked reveals the West Midlands' go-to lunch trio. Discover the region's surprising top picks and how they compare to the rest of the UK.
A major fire at a vape shop in Stafford town centre forced road closures and evacuations. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. No injuries reported.
A £10.4m project to transform Anglesey's former Amlwch Marine Terminal Building and create new business units has been approved, set to create 95 jobs and deliver a £33.9m economic boost. Read the full details.
Italian chain Prezzo is bringing back its iconic 99p main courses for Blue Monday on January 19 to combat the January blues. Find out how to get the deal.
A devastating fire at former glamour model Jodie Marsh's Essex animal sanctuary resulted in the deaths of two marmosets. The accidental blaze, caused by an electrical item, broke out on Saturday. Read the full story.
Four fire crews raced to Brown Moss Nature Reserve after two dogs fell through ice. The animals were safely out of the water when crews arrived. Read the full story.
A 90-year-old former firefighter was stunned at his birthday party by a surprise reunion with Carly Holden, whose life he saved from a house fire in 1986. Read this heartwarming story of a lifelong bond.
Motorists in England are being hit with fines up to £500 for parking over fire hydrants. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warns this illegal act delays emergency responses. Learn how to avoid penalties.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Lancashire rescues pregnant cat Lily from hoarding, marking its first 2026 rescue. The charity launches events and appeals for vital support.
Military veteran Mitch Hutchcraft ran 720km in 16 days to highlight the illegal puppy trade and rescue centre crisis. Discover his story and how to help.
Tesco's annual Clubcard report reveals a shake-up: Red Bull is now the nation's favourite meal deal drink, dethroning Coca-Cola. Discover the UK's top lunchtime picks.
RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch thanks its community for vital 2025 support. As 2026 starts, animals like Karma (137 days in care) and Peach (207 days) still seek forever homes. Read their stories.
A collaborative animal welfare mission in rural south Wales saved six mules and two ponies from an exposed hillside just before Christmas. Read how multiple charities worked together for this successful rescue.
Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone issues an urgent Winter Feed Appeal for £2,500 to support over 100 rescued animals during heavy snowfall and rising feed costs. Every donation helps provide hay and emergency care.
A Staffordshire bull terrier cross was found sheltering in freezing snow under fly-tipped rubbish in Smethwick. Now named Nellie, she's thriving in a loving Redditch home after RSPCA treatment.
Firefighters saved a husky from icy water at Manor Farm Park. The elderly owner's 999 call prevented a tragedy. Authorities warn of the dangers of frozen water.
A 68-year-old man describes his desperate attempt to save a mother and daughter from '20ft' waves in Withernsea. A major search continues for the missing teenager.
Elderly residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have knitted toys and blankets for monkeys at a South African sanctuary. Discover their heartwarming charitable story.
A 13-year-old boy was rescued after falling through ice at a lake in Victoria Park, Tunstall. Fire services issue urgent safety warning about frozen water dangers.
Two men plunged into a frozen lake at Connaught Water trying to save a dog. Essex Fire and Rescue warns of cold water dangers as UK snow alerts continue. Read the full story.
Two Shropshire mums turned an £8 Tesco vest pack into a booming £100k-a-year children's clothing brand, Beck and Co, after struggling to find cool outfits for their son. Discover their inspiring journey.
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
Raven's Rescue in Dudley has five adorable dogs and cats needing loving forever homes for Christmas. Meet Ben, Mali, Bailey, Draco, and Flynn.
A 67-year-old man has died after being recovered from the water in Withernsea, East Yorkshire. A major search and rescue operation involving multiple emergency services remains active. Please avoid the area.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth has over 50 dogs needing adoption across Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull & Wolverhampton. One has waited 1,000 days. Can you offer a fresh start?
A tiny kitten named Olivia Twist was saved from a Handsworth sewer in a complex RSPCA mission. Read the full story of her dramatic rescue and recovery.
The RSPCA has shared its most unusual rescues from 2025, including a lost puffin, a snake in a chippy, and a kitten in a sewer. Read the heart-warming tales and support their vital work.