A family-run Christmas grotto in Cwmbran is back, aiming to beat last year's £1,400 fundraising total. This year's proceeds support the Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. Book now via their Facebook page.
Smyths Toys warns parents its click & collect uses clear bags, risking Christmas surprises. Plus, expert tips for the best 2025 festive food shop dates.
Supermarket expert Richard Price reveals the optimal dates and times for your festive food shop to beat the crowds and secure the best stock. Plan your trip for a stress-free Christmas.
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
Aldi is covering the cost of Christmas food shops for lucky customers. Enter the daily prize draw for a chance to win a voucher worth up to £100. Find out how to claim.
Euro Mini Market in Lichfield closed for three months after authorities seized suitcases of illegal tobacco and vapes. Report illegal sales via the Trading Standards hotline.
Tesco launches its 'Gifting for Good' Christmas initiative, allowing customers to buy gifts that support multiple charities, including Stand Out Socks and March Muses. The supermarket is also running food and toy collections.
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.
A lavish charity dinner at Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid raised over £25,000 for Stepping Hill Hospital's NHS charity. The funds will support neonatal care and hospital gardens.
Rudy's pizzerias in Birmingham are swapping any pizza for a new toy to support Cash for Kids this Christmas. Donate between Dec 1-4, 2025. Get your free slice for a great cause!
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man after a robbery at a shop in Sandringham Place, Stourbridge, on September 2. Staff tried to stop him.
Five men sentenced to 72 years for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellers. They must repay £250k or face more prison time. Read the full story.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested for stealing £1,500 of goods from Selfridges as police step up patrols for one of Birmingham's busiest Christmas shopping weekends. Join our WhatsApp for breaking news.
A first-of-its-kind pop-up shop has opened in Birmingham's Bullring, offering unprecedented access to exclusive, artist-approved merchandise from global music icons like Kylie Minogue and George Michael.
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
Five courageous supporters abseiled 100ft down Liverpool's Anfield Stadium, raising over £1,200 for Stick ‘n’ Step. Discover how you can support their vital work for cerebral palsy.
Book your tickets for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Santa Experience on 13th-14th December. Meet Santa, enjoy festive fun and support lifesaving work.
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
John Ward, 76, fears his Stirchley greengrocer J&H Ward will close after 55 years unless locals choose his shop over big supermarkets. Support local business.
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Five men convicted for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellery shop have been ordered to repay nearly £250,000. Discover the full story of the heist and its consequences.
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
Derbyshire charity Zink wins a top CSJ Award for its microjobs scheme, helping 75% of participants into sustainable work. Discover how they're transforming lives.
Discover how The Sunshine Fund uses donations for specialist equipment like sensory bundles, communication aids and the revolutionary Exopulse Suit to directly improve lives of disabled children in the North East.
Poundland announces the closure of 16 stores in England by the end of 2025 as part of a major restructure. Full list of locations and dates revealed.
Six daring supporters swam with sharks at Blue Planet aquarium, raising over £2,500 for Stick 'n' Step charity supporting children with cerebral palsy. Support their vital work today!
East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity raised £89,000 at its glittering property awards. The funds will support patients, families, and staff across four local NHS hospitals.
Scope charity shop chain closes two more UK branches this week, adding to over 50 closures this year. Discover the impact on communities and the charity's future.
Mesha Essentials in Rooker Avenue wins alcohol licence approval despite resident concerns about anti-social behaviour. Council dismisses objections as 'speculative'.