Stafford & Rugby Named in Top 10 UK Property Hotspots
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.
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.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK areas where house prices fell sharply, with one town seeing values drop over £36,000. Expert advice on navigating the shifting property market.
Ofsted warns of a 'shadow market' in children's care, with nearly 900 investigations launched into unregistered homes charging exorbitant fees. Urgent government action is demanded.
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
Nightingale House Hospice's annual Christmas Tree Collection returns from 9-13 Jan 2026. Book a pickup for your real tree in selected CH, LL & SY postcodes. Your donation funds vital palliative care.
Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham created a magical Christmas for patients with reindeer visits, carol singers, and a special appearance from Wrexham AFC. See how the community brought joy.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Molly Lou Candles to launch its first-ever scented candle. At £25, each sale donates £10 directly to patient care. Available online now.
Beaumond House Hospice Care exceeded its Christmas Challenge target, raising £13,588 for palliative care. Donations were doubled by five local businesses, supporting families in Newark and Sherwood.
Generous shoebox appeal by Seymour House Nurseries brings comfort to struggling families. Home-Start Essex reports a 134% surge in demand for its vital support services this winter.
Moya Cole Hospice held its annual Light Up a Life remembrance services at Manchester Cathedral. Families shared heartfelt stories of outstanding care, lighting candles for loved ones.
New research reveals a stark generational gap in readiness for dementia care, with men over 45 feeling significantly less prepared. Nationwide and Dementia UK urge those affected to seek support.
Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.
The iGulu F1 promises to make craft beer at home as easy as using a pod coffee machine. Our review explores if it delivers pub-quality pints and the current challenge of finding one.
Artist Emily Powell puts her Brixham masterpiece home on the market for £2m after running out of walls to paint. The immersive artwork spans 400sqm and includes 85 extra pieces.
UK house prices saw zero growth in November, with annual growth slowing to 0.7%. The average property now costs £299,892. Experts see a window for first-time buyers.
George Evans marks his 100th birthday, joining five other centenarian veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. Discover their incredible stories of service and longevity.
An independent evaluation reveals a pioneering three-year programme has successfully overhauled support for seriously ill children and their families in Lancashire and South Cumbria, filling critical service gaps.
Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.
Nationwide data shows annual house price growth softened to 1.8% in November. Market shows resilience with a 0.3% monthly rise. Read the full analysis.
Amazon has slashed the price of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Christmas Chocolate House Kit to £12. This fun family activity includes 840g of chocolate to build and eat. Grab this festive bargain now!
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
A stunning £1.15m Georgian-style home in Bath could be yours for just £1. BOTB's huge December giveaway offers a life-changing prize. Enter now for your chance to win.
Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Ronald McDonald House Oxford to celebrate its fifth anniversary, meeting families supported by the charity's free 'home away from home'.
House prices in London and Southern England record first annual fall in 18 months, while northern regions and Wales see continued growth. Budget uncertainty impacts buyer demand.
Savills predicts a 22.2% house price jump over five years, adding £80,000 to the average UK home. Discover the regional hotspots set for the biggest growth.