The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
NatWest expands its ringfenced social rent loan fund to £1bn, aiming to accelerate the building of affordable homes and save housing associations up to £50m. Read the full announcement.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing a social media ban for under-16s in the UK, closely monitoring Australia's new crackdown. Read the latest on the potential policy shift.
Churches across Rochdale, including St Chad's, St Mary's, and St Luke's, announce their Christmas service schedules featuring carols, Holy Communion, and community events. Find times, officiants, and highlights for a festive welcome.
Young professionals in Birmingham are invited to a 20s & 30s singles mixer on January 8, 2026. Enjoy a night of socialising and potential connections at The Waters Edge. Tickets £20.
Churches across Rochdale, including St Luke's, St Mary's, and St Chad's, have released their schedules for Advent and Christmas services, community groups, and fundraising events. Find service times, study groups, and festive activities.
Dudley Council faces a 300% rise in adult safeguarding cases, deploys drones against off-road bikes, and sparks a £10k spending row. Explore this week's key developments.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next steps. Find out where to see the festive lorry, get a free drink, and capture perfect holiday photos.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 confirms its next stop in Leeds this Wednesday, 3rd December. Find location details and times for this festive family spectacle.
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.
Frustrated Bearwood traders reveal how crime, litter and 24/7 shops are driving customers away. Shop owners consider leaving as area's reputation suffers.
Young drivers are losing £2,000 on average to fake car insurance sold on social media. Learn how to spot this scam and protect yourself from prosecution.
HMRC issues a tax warning for UK social media content creators. Breaching the £1,000 trading allowance could lead to hefty fines. Learn how to stay compliant.
Santander warns of a 143% surge in weight loss injection scams, with customers losing £120 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from social media fraud.
An 82-year-old Walsall woman describes her life as 'hell' after a two-year neighbour dispute turned violent, leaving her with injuries and police involvement. Read the full story.
HMRC issues a £1,000 fine warning for UK content creators. Learn how to avoid penalties for exceeding the trading allowance and file your tax return correctly.
HMRC is intensifying scrutiny of UK social media accounts, targeting influencers and content creators for undeclared income. Tax experts warn of substantial fines for non-compliance. Learn how to stay compliant.
Discover Your Local Pantry, a Birmingham-based supermarket chain with a unique membership model that could save shoppers over £1,000 annually on their grocery bills.
Patients in Dudley face waits up to 252 days for vital mental health assessments as referrals surge. Council invests £215k to tackle backlog. Read the latest developments.
Discover Winter Wood Grotto in Rochdale - an immersive storytelling experience combining theatre, music and dance for all ages. Book tickets now for magical winter wonder!
Santander warns 74% of customers can't spot fake AI social media ads, risking bank account wipeouts. Learn the signs to protect yourself this Christmas.
A claimant's experience reveals stark contrast between DWP's PIP and Scotland's ADP, highlighting a more humane, conversational assessment process. Discover the difference.
Dudley Council tenants face a 4.8% rent increase, averaging £4.76 more per week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget could add another £2, pushing bills even higher. Discover the full impact.
New data reveals a 13% surge in West Midlands children living in temporary accommodation. Mayor's social housing plan aims to tackle the growing crisis.
A teenage male has suffered suspected life-changing injuries following a stabbing after a social football game on the Aston University campus. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Ofsted inspectors found high caseloads are hindering Dudley Council's children's services. While social workers are dedicated, service delivery remains inconsistent. Read the full report.
Loughborough's popular Community Christmas Tree Festival is back, featuring 80 dazzling trees at All Saints Church. Free entry from Nov 29-Dec 20. Donations support church roof repairs.
Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary by launching a book calling for business schools to tackle society's biggest challenges, from climate change to inequality.
Cambridgeshire drivers face new fines as a Public Spaces Protection Order is approved for Milton Park and Ride. The move follows strong public support to tackle speeding and noise.
Sean Wilson, 38, is behind bars after handing himself in to police, who were 'inundated with calls' following a social media appeal. Read the full story.