Bridgend Athletic RFC Juniors Reach Four Cup Finals
Bridgend Athletic RFC celebrates as four junior teams reach District Cup Finals in April. Discover how the club's youth development is building a bright future for rugby.
Bridgend Athletic RFC celebrates as four junior teams reach District Cup Finals in April. Discover how the club's youth development is building a bright future for rugby.
Persimmon Homes West Wales has donated £1,000 to Ystradgynlais RFC via its Community Champions scheme, supporting the historic club's youth development and community role.
A man and woman from Rugby have pleaded not guilty to five new charges relating to the death of 13-month-old Isabella Stasiak. Their trial is set for October 2026.
A Rugby Borough Council panel will decide whether to ask the government to cancel May's local elections, citing a £160k saving and upcoming council reorganisation. Read the full story.
Financial experts urge parents to start teaching children about money as young as three. Discover the best savings accounts, Junior ISAs, and long-term strategies to build lifelong financial resilience.
A beloved Rugby café, Treacles At Mosaic, has shut its doors for good. Owners Michelle and Tony Edkin thanked their 'family' of customers, blaming rising business costs as the deciding factor for the closure.
Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property towns for 2025, with Plymouth leading and two West Midlands locations making the list. Discover the full ranking and price growth.
Players from Cardiff Rugby and Cardiff City FC spread festive magic at Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in Sully, meeting families and drawing the Christmas raffle. Discover how the clubs support this vital charity.
Five men face charges after a large-scale disorder involving knives erupted at a Rugby pub on Boxing Day night. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
Councillor Jerry Roodhouse uses his personal cancer journey to champion a new health partnership for Rugby, aiming for local, compassionate care. The motion won unanimous support.
New data reveals UK children received inflation-busting pocket money rises in 2025, averaging £10.73 weekly. Discover regional differences and how kids are earning their cash.
HMRC urges parents of children who just turned 18 to check for unclaimed Child Trust Funds, averaging £2,200. Learn how to locate and access these tax-free savings.
Discover the TV history of Nicolas from Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10, from The Voice Kids Portugal to Junior Eurovision 2022. Read his journey to fame.
The Junior Tour of Wales is rebranded as The John Richards Junior Tour for 2026. The three-day cycling event will feature new stages in Mid Wales, acting as a key launchpad for future stars.
Freestyle footballer Jay Rosa entertained young West Bromwich Albion fans at the Junior Baggies Christmas party, blending incredible skills with a vital mental health message. Read about the festive fun.
Birmingham prepares to host the centenary British Junior Open squash event in January 2026, featuring over 700 junior players from 50+ nations. Discover the local stars and historic exhibition match.
Flu cases in UK hospitals have reached a record high of 3,140, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of the woods' amid ongoing junior doctor strikes.
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.
Pupils at Larchwood Primary in Brentwood are shaping their school's future as junior governors, digital leaders, and eco champions. Discover how these roles build citizenship.
The family of Tomasz, 47, pay heartfelt tribute after he died in a collision on the M6 northbound. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting apologises for disruption as UK-wide doctor strike starts. The 5-day walkout, rejected by 83% of BMA members, runs until December 22.
Junior doctors across the UK have begun a five-day strike after rejecting the government's pay offer. The walkout coincides with a severe flu outbreak. Read the latest.
NHS Midlands urges public to use 111 for urgent medical help as junior doctors begin a five-day strike. Health Secretary's offer rejected. Key festive period impacted.
Junior doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from December 17th after BMA members overwhelmingly rejected a government offer. The walkout coincides with record flu cases, sparking a patient safety row.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
ITV has tabled an £80m bid to broadcast the new rugby union Nations Championship on free-to-air TV, potentially securing all UK fixtures until 2029. Read the full story.
Five-day strike by resident doctors in Birmingham and Solihull saw minimal service disruption. NHS bosses praise planning as 90% of clinical activity was maintained. Read the full story.
Year 5 student Sophie Baverstock from Lightwater Village School secures two bronze medals at the JSKA World Karate Championships in Japan. Discover her inspiring journey.
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher shares a worrying health update after a charity rugby match leaves him with a torn bicep, jeopardising his farm duties. Discover the full story and how his family is stepping up.
A financial expert urges UK parents and grandparents to open a Junior SIPP, a tax-efficient pension for children. Contributions hit £79.6m last year. Secure their retirement now.