Free Brain Games Magazine in Sunday Mercury
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, yet a third of cases are undiagnosed. Learn the key signs that differ from normal forgetfulness and why early action is crucial for support.
Rediscover screen-free fun this festive season. Playing classic card games like Uno and Bridge provides a powerful cognitive workout, improving problem-solving, memory, and lowering dementia risk.
The Wildlife Trusts' free 12 Days Wild challenge runs from 25 Dec to 5 Jan, offering daily nature activities to boost wellbeing. Sign up for inspiration and connect with winter wildlife.
Discover seven of the prettiest villages in the West Midlands for a delightful Christmas stroll away from the festive hustle. Perfect for families seeking a quaint escape this holiday season.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust's free 12 Days Wild challenge runs from Dec 25 to Jan 5. Sign up for daily ideas to connect with nature this winter and boost wellbeing.
UK dog owners are urged to walk pets only between 11am and 3pm this winter. Avoid walks entirely if temperatures hit -4°C to prevent canine hypothermia. Read the vital advice.
Former Birmingham City footballer Karen Carney makes history by winning Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Discover her inspiring journey and why Birmingham should honour her. Read more.
Shoppers hail Amazon's best-selling memory foam slippers as a cosy UGG alternative. Get the thick, warm slip-ons for just £12.99 in the limited-time sale.
Blue Wilson, hiking the UK coastline, returns to Cornwall's coast path over Christmas to complete a missed section. She's raised £7k for marine charities. Follow her journey.
Sutton Park in Birmingham has been ranked among the UK's top 10 parks for a Christmas Day walk. Discover why this stunning National Nature Reserve is the perfect festive escape.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse candidly discussed her perimenopause symptoms, including memory lapses, during the live show. Discover her proactive health approach.
Matt Miles has finished the 900km Camino de Santiago trek, raising over £9,000 for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in memory of his wife, Katy. Support his journey.
A Reclaim the Night Walk took place in Oldbury to unite against gender-based violence and support survivors. Join the movement for safety and respect.
Shearbridge Veterinary Centre in Bradford invites pet owners to honour lost companions on its Christmas Memory Tree, raising £1 per pet for local cat rescue charities. Donate pet food for local foodbanks.
The Rossendale Ramblers enjoyed a stunning six-mile reservoir walk near Bolton in glorious sunshine. Discover their latest routes and how to join their free walking community.
Reform UK councillor accuses Tories of 'misogynistic bullying' over MP attack. Row erupts over future of Sedgley's Ladies Walk centre. Read the full story.
Bromford Walk in Great Barr is issuing £100 fines via an ANPR camera within moments of parking, even when drivers pay for a ticket. Local businesses report losing customers.
Year 9 students from OneSchool Global's Kenley Campus walked 14.13 miles, raising £2,820 for Teenage Cancer Trust, far exceeding their £250 goal. Read their inspiring story.
A Birmingham man was charged £100 after parking at Pizza Hut in Great Barr, despite his wife paying for a ticket. Discover how ANPR cameras are causing outrage for local customers.
Labour MP Sonia Kumar hits back at Dudley Conservatives after being accused of misleading Parliament over Ladies Walk Health Centre closure claims. Get the full story.
Explore Clent Hills, a hidden gem near Birmingham offering breathtaking 360° views of the Cotswolds, Shropshire Hills and Welsh borders. Perfect for a winter walk.
After losing their son Emrys, Gwenno and Luke walked 165 miles for Tŷ Hafan hospice. A symbolic rainbow appeared, bringing comfort and raising over £10,000. Support their appeal.
The Fun Walk Trust's 2024 event raised a record-breaking £121,000 for local causes, the highest in its 23-year history. Discover how this community triumph benefits Essex.
Finley Goodhew, 27, completed a 3-month walk from John O'Groats to Land's End with his dog Reggie, raising £3,645 for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in memory of Elliot Roseblade.
Elands Vets from Sevenoaks doubled their fundraising for Cancer Research UK by completing the Shine Night Walk in London. Discover how their team spirit made a difference.
Natalie Robinson, 37, conquered Everest Base Camp after beating breast cancer, raising over £10,000 for Basildon Hospital's breast unit as a heartfelt thank you.
A son from Woodchurch completed a gruelling 52-hour walk in memory of his mother, Karen Andrews, who died from a brain aneurysm in 2018. The fundraiser supported men's mental health.
Health professionals reveal that placing unusual items in the fridge could be an early dementia warning sign. Learn to recognise symptoms and support loved ones effectively.
Edge Hill University hosted its third Dose of Nature Walk, featuring Mike Palmer from Three Dads Walking, to promote mental wellbeing through nature-based approaches.