Chandler Court care home in Bromsgrove invites the community to a 1950s-inspired festive tea party on 17th December, reviving cherished traditions. Join residents for stories, singalongs and festive fun.
Mary Prytherch, a 55-year-old carer from Wrexham, is tackling her first-ever 5k race in a full elf costume. The festive fun run on December 7 raises funds for Alzheimer's Society and Children with Cancer UK.
Essex Police announce a zero-tolerance Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving, with targeted patrols and stern warnings about losing your licence, job, and life.
A new Community Litter Hub opens in Wickford, Essex, supporting volunteers tackling litter. In its launch clean-up, over 300kg of waste, including hazardous materials, was removed from just 500 metres of roadside.
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.
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.
Students at Mayflower High School in Billericay have been recognised for completing the demanding Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award, placing them in an elite national group. Read about their community impact and the MP's celebratory visit.
Witham MP Priti Patel visited Vaycay Luxury Travel to donate toys for Home-Start Essex's Christmas campaign, supporting local families in need. Find out how you can contribute.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance's inaugural 'Flat Cap and Feathers Ball' raised £52,649, a vital boost for its life-saving service. Discover how the community came together in Leeds to mark the charity's 25th year.
A former Premier League and England footballer was arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape. He has been released on bail until February 2026.
A mother speaks out after her daughter's manipulative abuser, Charles Benson-Clark, is jailed for 6.5 years. Read her powerful message and learn how to get support.
The Girls Inspired programme in Essex is helping vulnerable young women escape unhealthy relationships and criminality through sport and mentoring. Discover how this initiative creates positive change.
Discover how Nazila Husanovic-Gladwyn uses her lived experience to support families and improve mental health services at Essex NHS Trust. Learn about this vital role making a real difference.
A charity coffee morning in Prestbury, organised by Mary Hindle, has raised over £1,700 for East Cheshire Hospice. Discover how this annual event has generated nearly £20,000 for charity over two decades.
Book your tickets for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Santa Experience on 13th-14th December. Meet Santa, enjoy festive fun and support lifesaving work.
Local author Sylvia Kent returns to Phoenix FM's Book Club, sharing Essex writing groups and November book recommendations. Hear her interviews at phoenixfm.com.
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.
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.
The Foundry in Widnes hosts a spectacular Grand Christmas Concert on December 16. Featuring local choirs and talent, this festive event champions community wellbeing. Get your tickets now!
Ice legends Torvill & Dean switched on the final Christmas lights display at Tony and Wendy Swift's Nuthall home, ending a 22-year tradition that raised £250,000 for charity. Discover this heartwarming community story.
TOWIE stars Joey and Frankie Essex pay tribute to their uncle Greg Essex following his sad passing. Read their heartfelt Instagram messages.
Join Dogs Trust Cardiff's Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 7 for festive fun, Santa Paws photos, and activities. Free entry. Help support dogs in need.
Communities in Sileby and Quorn raised a spectacular £8,178.04 for Cancer Research UK, bringing their fundraising total since 2015 to over £43,944.47. Discover how you can support future events.
Strictly Air Ambulance 2026 is set for March 14 at the Brentwood Centre. The Essex & Herts Air Ambulance charity event features celebrity judges and dancers, aiming to surpass last year's £58,000 raised. Book tickets now!
Evans Halshaw Ford dealerships raised £11,820 for four local charities through test drive events. The 2025 fundraising total now stands at £19,350. Discover how they supported their communities.
Join Monmouth Concert Orchestra for a festive concert on December 7 at St Nicholas Church, Trellech. Enjoy Christmas & film music while supporting Music for Memories charity. Tickets £8.
Join the YMCA Orchestra for their annual Christmas Charity Concert on Sunday, December 7. Enjoy festive classics, carols, and refreshments while supporting the YMCA Cancer Rehabilitation Programme.
Thousands of participants at the McCain Yorkshire Coast Festival 2025 in Scarborough have raised a fantastic £2,500 for The Rainbow Centre, a local charity supporting the homeless and vulnerable.
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.
A courageous Essex Police officer died in a collision on the A12 near Ingatestone while responding to an emergency 999 call. Chief Constable pays tribute.