Free 12-Month ShopSafe Radio Trial Launches in St Annes
Fylde Council launches a free 12-month ShopSafe radio trial in St Annes, linking businesses with police to tackle crime. Discover how this partnership aims to create a safer town centre.
Fylde Council launches a free 12-month ShopSafe radio trial in St Annes, linking businesses with police to tackle crime. Discover how this partnership aims to create a safer town centre.
Stapleford launches Friday18, a series of free live music nights in local pubs from Jan 30 to Mar 6. Enjoy weekly performances and support community venues. Discover the line-up!
A heart-warming community campaign in Tarporley concludes as Reggie the Radfield Teddy finds a new home, raising £735 for OPAL to combat isolation among older people. Discover how this furry friend united the community.
Phoenix FM unveils its packed 2026 schedule with author Dan Pierce, music interviews, and expanded DAB radio coverage reaching London. Tune in for local conversation.
Employees at Bellway Thames Gateway raised over £57,000 for Cancer Research UK and £3,300 for local charities in 2025 through golf days, hikes, and other events. Discover their inspiring community efforts.
The Rotary Club of Carlton's festive Santa sleigh collections raised almost £7,000 to support local projects, charities and families. Discover how the funds will help the community.
More than 300 people enjoyed a festive carol concert at St Mary's Church, Rawtenstall, raising vital funds for three local food banks. Discover how the community came together in song.
From a selfless teen saving a life on a bus to Black Sabbath's historic reunion, discover the uplifting stories that defined the Midlands in 2025. Read the full round-up.
BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball opens up on her podcast about the intimate and unusual things she finds 'sexy' about her new live-in partner, whom she calls 'The Lodger'.
Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about a sexual assault she faced as a teenager on a train to Paddington, revealing how she fought back. Her powerful story emerged during a BBC Radio 4 discussion on domestic abuse.
Generous junior footballers from Penrhyn Bay FC have collected over 870 items for Conwy Food Bank, delivering a record-breaking community donation to support local families in crisis.
For 87 Christmases, Eric Davies has played carols on Abergavenny's High Street. At 95, he continues a family Salvation Army tradition started in the 1890s, raising vital funds for local causes.
The Crown and Anchor pub in Chesterfield raised £1,953.75 for Ashgate Hospice in memory of Jill Parsley. The community event featured free live music and a raffle. Read more about this heartwarming story of local charity work.
Fraser's Budgens in Reading celebrates a year of support for Sue Ryder, raising over £800 through bag charges and providing event refreshments for the local hospice.
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.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 finalist George Clarke announces his BBC Radio 1 debut on Christmas Day, following the dance contest finale. Catch him from 3pm.
Zoe Ball presents her final BBC Radio 2 Saturday show, expressing 'huge respect' for listeners. Emma Willis is confirmed as her replacement. Read the full story.
Zoe Ball presents her last BBC Radio 2 Saturday show, joking about the 'real reason' for her departure. Romesh Ranganathan compared her exit to a 'death in the family'. Read the full story.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
Manchester's Royal Exchange stages a splash-hit revival of Singin' in the Rain. Plus, a powerful photography exhibition on KFOR's 25th anniversary opens in Rochdale and a local writer's inspiring journey.
Hinckley Museum and dozens of local volunteers were celebrated at the annual Making a Difference awards. Discover the community champions making a real impact.
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.
Tributes pour in for Sir Humphrey Burton, the revered BBC Radio 3 broadcaster who died at 94. His family confirmed the sad news in an emotional statement.
Beloved BBC Radio Essex presenter Dave Monk has died aged 72, one year after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Tributes pour in for the broadcaster of 40 years. Read his final, inspiring message.
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.
Comedian Peter Kay has opened up about his lifelong battle with weight loss, sharing funny stories of failed diets and awkward gym encounters in a candid Radio 2 interview.
Tributes flood in for BBC and LBC radio legend Brian Hayes, who has died at the age of 87. The broadcaster was famed for his five-decade career and iconic phone-in style.
Heart Musicals is counting down the Top 100 greatest showstoppers of all time in December. Cast your vote now for your favourite songs from shows like Wicked and Les Misérables. Voting closes 14th December.
Internationally acclaimed artist Martin Donlin unveils designs for Brook Local Centre glass panels, capturing Lubbesthorpe's ancient landscape. Join the public presentation on December 8.