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.
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.
The classic pantomime Sleeping Beauty is delighting audiences at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with star turns from Danny Beard and Debra Stephenson. A festive must-see until 4 January.
A review of the 'utterly chaotic' Sleeping Beauty pantomime at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, running until January 4. Featuring a stellar cast including Danny Beard and Debra Stephenson.
A dazzling new production of Beauty and the Beast has opened at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, running until 4 January 2026. The show features a professional cast, classic songs, and a magical Christmas story for all ages.
Rebel Wilson disclosed she was offered a huge sum to star in a Birmingham pantomime but had to decline due to filming a Hollywood movie. Find out the details.
Jake Bedson, the new manager of Brentwood Theatre, discusses his vision to modernise the venue and turn it into a creative hub for the whole of Essex. Listen to the full interview.
The Old Rep's festive pantomime transforms Cinderella into a Birmingham tale, featuring local humour, vibrant songs, and a stellar cast. A must-see family show running until 31 December.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
Celebrate Rochdale's vibrant arts scene by nominating local heroes for the Rochdale Culture Awards 2026. Submit your entries before December 19 deadline.
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational Lincolnshire charities supporting vulnerable children, mental health, disability services and domestic abuse survivors.
Grab a magical Wicked theatre break in London from just £99 per person. Includes stylish hotel stay and tickets to the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Book now!
Local theatres across Surrey launch their Christmas pantomime productions while monitoring ticket sales and weather forecasts. Discover Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Fawlty Towers tribute.
Southport Dramatic Club presents Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas. With 16 performances from Dec 19 to Jan 4, plus a free open day on Nov 29. Book tickets now!
Discover how a Rochdale community garden, funded by the Green Spaces Fund, transformed a barren yard into a vibrant green oasis for over 350 residents. See the impact.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
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!
Join the University of East London's Winter Festival & Community Health Day on November 26. Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and free health checks at the Stratford Campus.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated numerous planning applications including housing developments, infrastructure projects, and commercial conversions across Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough.
Rochdale Borough Council has decided on multiple planning applications, including home extensions, commercial developments, and a former bank's conversion to a place of worship. Discover the latest updates.
Stagecoach Stourbridge students aged 11-16 wowed a packed Shaftesbury Theatre with a Madness medley after just eight rehearsals. Discover their journey and book a trial.
Actress Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie and Love Actually star, has passed away at 98. Read her touching final words and remarkable life story.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
Ex-Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is returning to the stage in 2026 for a UK theatre tour of the psychological thriller Single White Female, visiting Birmingham and other major cities. Book your tickets now.
Join Rochdale's first poet laureate Sammy Weaver for a creative poetry workshop exploring belonging. Beginners welcome. Submit poems for Rochdale's Year of Culture anthology.
St Mary's, St Chad's and St Andrew's churches in Rochdale announce their Christmas services, community events and special programmes for all ages. Join the festive celebrations.
A killer is terrorising London's West End in this festive musical mystery. Starring Humphrey Ker and David Reed, it's a must-see Christmas show at Birmingham Rep. Book tickets now!
The Forget-me-not Chorus in North Wales has secured a Community Resilience Grant to provide free singing sessions for those living with and alongside dementia. Discover how music builds community.
The Kinks musical 'Sunny Afternoon' electrifies New Victoria Theatre with legendary hits and dramatic band story. Don't miss this Olivier Award-winning show!