A wife in California created a homemade Godzilla-themed rage room for her husband's 57th birthday, letting him smash a miniature Tokyo to relieve a year of stress. Discover this unique stress-relief story.
A cross-party group of 27 MPs and peers warns the Church of England's £100m slavery reparations plan sets a 'worrying precedent'. Read their full appeal to the incoming Archbishop.
A detailed look at the major projects across Walsall, from town centre regeneration to new railway stations, as the borough's £1.5bn transformation programme advances into 2026.
China greenlights the 76-mile Bohai Strait Tunnel, slashing travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the £23bn project's impact and challenges.
The rollout of contactless payments on UK railways has led to higher peak-time fares and reduced off-peak options, sparking criticism from MPs and passenger groups. Find out how the changes affect your journey.
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.
A landmark former pub and nightclub in Tamworth's distinctive Art Deco Lighthouse building is on the market for £300,000. Could you revitalise this historic site?
Terrifier director Damien Leone shares his top holiday horror picks, including the classic Black Christmas, as he prepares for the final, intense chapter, Terrifier 4.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Keith Gordon, one of Britain's most tattooed men, ends his 17-year ink journey as he's 'run out of space' and has 'been there, done it'. Discover his story.
A new public artwork in Birmingham pays homage to a Banksy mural to draw attention to rising homelessness this winter. The installation supports charity SIFA Fireside.
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.
Malvern Theatres is set for a landmark £20 million redevelopment in 2026, funded by the government's Levelling Up Fund. The project will deliver a new studio theatre, improved accessibility, and a community amphitheatre. Read more about this exciting cult
Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport hosts a free Little Seedlings workshop on January 4, teaching children creative ways to recycle Christmas trees and build wildlife habitats. Book now!
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.
Gardeners' World host Monty Don reveals why his iconic Longmeadow garden is a perpetual work in progress. Discover the story behind the two-acre Herefordshire haven he created with his wife since 1991.
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.
Residents on Canada Road in Cardiff have raised over £700 for Cardiff Foodbank by turning their street into a walk-through Advent calendar. Discover how the community came together for this festive fundraiser.
The government's lead commissioner warns a 'that'll do' attitude must be broken for Birmingham City Council to recover. Key financial deadlines are set for early 2025.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by local funding and community action. Find out how to get involved.
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.
Polar bear Brodie has moved to Yorkshire Wildlife Park's Project Polar, where he may be reunited with his brother Hamish after five years apart. Experts are monitoring his introduction to the other bears.
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.
A life-size Santa figure has mysteriously appeared at Banksy's 2019 Jewellery Quarter artwork. Is it the artist's return or a brilliant tribute? Discover the clues.
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.
Specsavers stores in Canley and Cheylesmore are now collection points for The Giving Tree Project, run by Coventry City Mission. Donate new gifts, toys, or festive supplies to help hundreds of local children this Christmas.
Darci Rose Gibson, 19, died from multi-organ failure after taking MDMA at Manchester's Warehouse Project. The inquest confirmed high levels of the drug. Read the full story.
Over 500 participants lit up Endcliffe Park for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity's annual Glow in the Park fun run, raising more than £28,000. The funds will support the Art+ programme.